Field Notes, Canadian Rockies, 1947-1948

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Abstract

The notebook documents field work of Franco Rasetti in the Canadian Rockies, 1947-1948. Entries are headed with location, and most consist of section descriptions with length of layer, and description of color, texture and type of rock. Includes a dated itinerary in back for 1947 trip, and a list of photographs taken. Locations include the vicinity of Park Mountain, Mt. Shaffer, Mt. Odaray, and Mt. Victoria.

Date Range

1947-1948

Start Date

1947

End Date

1948

Access Information

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Topic

  • Geology
  • Paleontology

Place

  • Canada
  • Rocky Mountains
  • British Columbia

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA RU007240

Collection name

Franco Dino Rasetti Papers, 1944-1965 and undated

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 1 Folder 14