F. R. Fosberg collection book no. 50, begin with # 38917, end with # 39316

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 30 November 1957 to 26 January 1958 in Thailand, Cambodia, Viet Nam, Philippines, Guam, Marshall Islands, Hawaiian Islands, and Virginia. Collector numbers 38917-39316 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 in the various locations are also included.

Date Range

1957-1958

Start Date

Nov 30, 1957

End Date

Jan 26, 1958

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

• Viet Nam
• Cambodia
• United States
• Marshall Islands
• Philippines
• Hawaii
• Guam
• Thailand
• Virginia

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