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Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1960 : correspondence (1 of 2)

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Abstract

Correspondence documents the work completed during the Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1960 [Smithsonian-Bredin Expedition to Yucatan (1960)]. Waldo Schmitt writes letters to J. Bruce Bredin about the planning for and progress during of the expedition, describe expedition participants, activities, issues, weather, collecting efforts, expenses and balances, and destinations of the expedition. Other letters usually deal with arranging logistics and participants for expedition. Includes correspondence of J. Bruce Bredin, Tom Burnett, Leonard Carmichael, and Desmond V. Nicholson.

Date Range

1959

Start Date

1959

End Date

1960

Access Information

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Topic

  • Zoology
  • Plants
  • Botany

Place

  • Yucatán, Península de
  • Cozumel, Isla de
  • Mexico
  • Caribbean Sea

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Correspondence

Accession #

SIA RU007231

Collection name

Waldo L. Schmitt Papers, 1907-1978

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 111