F. R. Fosberg book 76, begin with # 46190, end with # 46838

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 20 June to 1 August 1965 in California, Hawaii, Wake Island, Guam, and Micronesia. Collector numbers 46190-46838 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 localities. Localities include but are not limited to: Hayward (California); Honolulu (Hawaii); Tamuning, Fonte River, Agana, Ritidian Point, Mangilao, Cetti Bay, Talofofo Bay, Mt. Lamlam, Inarajan, Merizo (Guam); and Yap, Ulithi, Fais, Lamotrek (Micronesia). Also included throughout the volume are loose notes and a newspaper clipping from Guam Daily News.

Date Range

1965

Start Date

Jun 20, 1965

End Date

Aug 01, 1965

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

• Wake Islands
• United States
• Hawaii
• Guam
• Micronesia
• 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