Field notes, specimen no. 1-216, Virginia, North Carolina, 1890

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Abstract

This field book contains Coville's notes from his botanical collecting efforts while on a field trip from Virginia to North Carolina from June 21, 1890-June 30, 1890. Data typically include specimen no., scientific or common name, locality, growing conditions, and date of collection. Localities begin at Norfolk, Virginia and end near Wilmington, North Carolina. Additional localities include: Ocean View, Virginia; Wilson, North Carolina; and "Dismal Swamp, Va." [possibly Great Dismal Swamp].

Date Range

1890

Start Date

Jun 21, 1890

End Date

Jun 30, 1890

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

  • Botany
  • Plants
  • Botanists

Place

  • North Carolina
  • United States
  • Wilmington
  • Virginia
  • Great Dismal Swamp
  • Norfolk

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 11-253

Collection name

Frederick Coville, field books, 1890-1924

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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

Sublocation

Box 1 Folder 4