M. Alice Cornman field book from the Department of Botany

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Description

This collection contains one field book containing a list, primarily of ferns, collected in Guatemala. The list is undated. Also included are two essays: "Collecting Ferns in Panama" and "How I Became Interested in Ferns," which describes M. Alice Cornman's collecting trip with Ellsworth P. Killip.

Date Range

circa 1900s

Access Information

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Department of Botany at 202-633-0920 to make an appointment.

Topic

  • Pteridophyta
  • Plantae
  • Plants
  • Ferns

Place

Guatemala

Form/Genre

Collection record

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-018

Extent

1 field book

Physical Location

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Main Library