F. R. Fosberg field book no. 90, collection numbers start with 51647

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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 2 October 1969 to 9 January 1970 in Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, Hawaii, Formosa (Taiwan), and Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Collection numbers 51647-51958 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. A collecting permit for HVNP (Hawaii Volcanoes National Park) is included in the field book.

Date Range

1969-1970

Start Date

Oct 02, 1969

End Date

Jan 09, 1970

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

  • Vermont
  • New York
  • United States
  • Sri Lanka
  • Massachusetts
  • Connecticut
  • Hawaii

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