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Egbert H. Walker Field Notes, 1928-1966

Catalog Data

Creator:
Walker, Egbert H (Egbert Hamilton) 1899-1991  Search this
Subject:
Walker, Egbert H (Egbert Hamilton) 1899-1991  Search this
Physical description:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Type:
Field notes
Collection descriptions
Sketches
Place:
United States
New Zealand
Japan
Virginia
Maryland
West Virginia
Okinawa Island (Japan)
Date:
1928
1928-1966
Notes:
Item List in accession file.
Electronic List in accession file.
For a description of the record series of which these materials form a part, refer to the "Forms part of" above.
Organization:
Unarranged
Summary:
This collection consists of 11 field books of Egbert H. Walker documenting his collecting activities in the United States, New Zealand, and Japan from 1928 to 1966. Most of the books are lists of plants that Walker collected. Entries generally include collector number, scientific name, locality, and date. Sometimes Walker also includes physical descriptions of specimens, or descriptions of habitats or localities. Collector numbers 1 through 8435 are included in the field books. One volume consists of a list of visitors that Walker had to his office, with name, institution, and contact information. Locations in the United States include Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and others. Locations in Japan include Okinawa Island.
Repository Loc.:
Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
Topic:
Botany  Search this
Plants  Search this
Local number:
SIA Acc. 12-424
See more items in:
Field Book Project 1855-2010
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_355707