Book 91, start with # 51959, ends with 52221

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 January to 7 June 1970 in Seychelles, Virginia, and West Virginia. Collection numbers 51959-52221 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 Mahe Island, Cousin Island (Seychelles); Sleepy Hollow (Virginia); and Shepherdstown (West Virginia). Several labels for "Plants of West Virginia" are included, with numbers 52213 to 52221. A roughly map drawn map, depicting the distribution of vegetation on Cousin Island, can be found on page 49.

Date Range

1970

Start Date

Jan 12, 1970

End Date

Jun 07, 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

• West Virginia
• United States
• Seychelles
• Virginia

Form/Genre

• Fieldbook record
• Field notes
• Maps

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