Harrison Gray Dyar Fieldbooks, 1891-1902

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Summary

These 6 field books document Harrison Gray Dyar's field work and rearing of sawflies (Symphyta) during 1891-1902. Notebooks primarily provided collection information and detailed descriptions throughout the development of collected insects. Collecting occurred primarily along the east coast United States. For more information about these field books see publication: Smith, David R. (1987). "The Sawfly Work of H. G. Dyar (Hymenoptera: Symphyta)." Transactions of the American Entomological Society. Vol. 112, 369-396.

Subject

Dyar, Harrison G (Harrison Gray) 1866-1929

Notes

For a description of the record series of which these materials form a part, refer to the "Forms part of" above.

Organization

Unarranged

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

  • 1891
  • 1891-1902

Topic

Entomology

Form/Genre

  • Field notes
  • Collection descriptions

Local number

SIA Acc. 13-295

Physical description

0.65 cu. ft. (0.65 non-standard size boxes)

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