National Museum of Natural History (U.S.), Department of Mineral Sciences, Curatorial Records, 1940-2016
Physical Description:
field book
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 3 folder 9
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
Jorullo, Volcán de
Colima, Volcán de
San Isidro Mazatepec
Mexico
Date Range:
1983
Start Date:
19830109
End Date:
19830224
Abstract:
These notes document the field work of James Luhr related to his volcanological research in Mexico during January 9 - February 24, 1983. First entry contains information on the meetings planned during this trip. Entries provide data on: date, directions to location, specimen identifier (e.g. OF-13), geological characteristics of the specimens (deposits, color, density, type and composition of rocks), measurements in meters, notes on the photographs of the samples, sometimes station numbers. Some entries include geospatial drawings and notes on traveler's checks with date and number. Locations include but not limited to Jorullo, V.Colima, and San Isidro de Mazatepec.
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