F. R. Fosberg field book # 88, begin with 51220, end with 51407

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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 11 January to 3 August 1969 in India, Wales, Virginia, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and District of Columbia. Collector numbers 51220-51407 are included. Specimen list includes scientific name, date, locality, collector number, with occasional notes on locality or physical descriptions of specimens (size, color, etc.) Also included are some longer narrative notes on vegetation in various localities. Localities include but are not limited to: Madras (India); Sleepy Hollow, Fairfax (Virginia); St. Croix, St. Thomas (U.S. Virgin Islands); and Mayaguez (Puerto Rico).

Date Range

1969

Start Date

Jan 11, 1969

End Date

Aug 03, 1969

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
  • District of Columbia
  • Puerto Rico
  • United States
  • Wales
  • Virgin Islands of the United States
  • India

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