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F. R. Fosberg field note book # 67, start with # 43404, end # 43570

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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 by F. R. Fosberg from 15 February to 20 March 1963 in California, Guam, Wake Island, and Hawaii. Collector numbers 43403-43570 are included. Specimen list includes scientific name, date, locality, collector number, with occasional notes on locality or physical descriptions of specimens (size, color, etc.) Some longer narrative notes document vegetation and observations of birds in various locations. Included in the front of the field book is a map entitled "Wake, Wilkes & Peale Islands Master Plan" that has some annotations.

Date Range

1963

Start Date

Feb 15, 1963

End Date

Mar 20, 1963

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

  • United States
  • Hawaii
  • Guam
  • California
  • Wake Island

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