William R. Maxon field notes from the Department of Botany

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Description

This collection consists of 10 field books (folders and volumes) by William R. Maxon. These field books represent Maxon's field work collecting plant specimens in North and South America. One volume includes a list of plant collections made with Paul Carpenter Standley and another volume includes plant collections made with Ellsworth Paine Killip. Also included is one folder of determinations made by Maxon and others. Locations include: the United States (including Maryland, D.C., Virginia, North Carolina, Florida), Jamaica, Cuba, Panama, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua.

Date Range

1899-1948

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

  • Cuba
  • Nicaragua
  • United States
  • Panama
  • Jamaica
  • Costa Rica

Form/Genre

Collection record

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-151

Extent

10 items

Physical Location

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