F. R. Fosberg collection book no. 49, start with # 38814, end with # 38916

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Abstract

An inserted table of contents contains a full listing of localities and corresponding collector numbers. This field book contains a specimen list of botanical specimens collected from 5 August to 24 November 1957 in Brazil, California, Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, Ohio, Libya, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand. Additional locations mentioned include Colombia, Peru, Oregon, Idaho, Wisconsin, Delaware, Virginia, Maryland, Bermuda, Spain, Pakistan, India, and others. Collector numbers 38814-38916 are included. Specimen list includes scientific name, date, locality, collector number, with occasional notes on locality or physical descriptions of specimens (size, color, etc.) Longer narrative notes documenting vegetation can also be found.

Date Range

1956-1957

Start Date

Aug 05, 1956

End Date

Nov 24, 1957

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

  • Plants
  • Botany

Place

  • Saudi Arabia
  • Arabian Peninsula
  • United States
  • Wyoming
  • Brazil
  • South Dakota
  • Minnesota
  • Ohio
  • California
  • Thailand
  • Libya

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-040

Collection name

F. Raymond Fosberg field notes from the Department of Botany

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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