Benjamin Dann Walsh Field Notebooks, 1860-1869

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Description

This collection consists of two field notebooks recording Walsh's observations of insect behavior and development in the vicinity of his home, Rock Island, Illinois. They also contain some clues to Walsh's reading habits and correspondents, as well as sketches and clippings from newspapers. The notebooks contain meticulous detail and show an evident interest in questions of economic entomology. The last pages of volume two contain an account of the founding of the Rock Island County branch of the Kansas Settlers Society of Chicago, June 12-25, 1856; Walsh was an officer and member of the Executive Committee of this body.

Date Range

1860-1869

Access Information

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Topic

  • Animalia
  • insects

Place

  • United States
  • Illinois

Form/Genre

Collection record

Accession #

SIA RU007123

Extent

2 field books

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives