F. R. Fosberg field book No. 69, start # 43891, end # 44447

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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 12 July to 10 November 1963 in Borneo, Puerto Rico, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Collector numbers 43891-44447 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 in various locations. Travel notes and observations of vegetation are included for Singapore, Hong Kong, and California. An informational sheet from Connecticut State Board of Fisheries and Game - Barn Island Shooting Area is included between pages 154 and 155.

Date Range

1963

Start Date

Jul 12, 1963

End Date

Nov 10, 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

  • New York
  • Borneo
  • Puerto Rico
  • Singapore
  • United States
  • Massachusetts
  • Connecticut
  • Virginia
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Pennsylvania

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