W. Andrew Archer field books, 1930-1951, from the Department of Botany

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Description

This collection is comprised of 11 field books created by Archer detailing his plant and fungi collecting efforts from 1930-1957. Localities are primarily in South and Central America with additional localities in the southwestern United States, the West Indies, Puerto Rico, and Ethiopia. Data includes information on the exploration for tobacco varieties in Mexico and Central America for the United States Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Exploration; research on fungi and diseases affecting plants in Venezuela, research on various crops in Ethiopia, data regarding Arachis (peanuts) in Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay , Brazil, and Argentina, research in regards to the "Indian Drug Plant Project" in New Mexico and Nevada; and includes many additional botanical research subjects.

Date Range

1930-1957

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

  • Solanaceae
  • Staphylinidae
  • Rubiaceae
  • Aquifoliaceae
  • Fabaceae
  • Plantae
  • Fungi
  • Tobacco
  • Lichen
  • Ferns
  • Peanuts

Place

  • Colombia
  • Argentina
  • Uruguay
  • West Indies
  • Paraguay
  • Bolivia
  • Costa Rica
  • Venezuela
  • Guyana
  • Guatemala
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Suriname
  • Ethiopia

Form/Genre

Collection record

Accession #

SIA Acc. 11-103

Extent

11 field books

Physical Location

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