Edmund Kirby-Smith Field Notes from the Department of Botany

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Description

This collection consists of 1 field book by Captain Edmund Kirby-Smith from his work on the Mexican Boundary Survey in 1855. Kirby-Smith collected plants in Sonora, Mexico as part of that expedition. The field book includes a list of plants collected, along with localities.

Date Range

1855

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

  • Plantae
  • Plants

Place

Mexico

Form/Genre

Collection record

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-400

Extent

1 field book

Physical Location

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