Goldman field notes, Mexico, Nov. 26, 1897 - June 5, 1899, # 1 - 437

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Abstract

This item consists of the field notes of E. A. Goldman from his collecting activities in Mexico from 1897-1899 and 1901. The first part of the book is a specimen list including collector numbers 1-671, scientific name, date, and sometimes measurements and altitude. The second part of the field book includes a plant catalog for December 1901, listing collector numbers 718-749, scientific name, common name, location notes, and sometimes measurements and altitude. Localities include: Valparaiso, Zacatecas; Puebla; Campeche; Tamaulipas; and Sinaloa.

Date Range

1897-1899, 1901

Start Date

Nov 26, 1897

End Date

Dec 20, 1901

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

  • Puebla
  • Valparaíso
  • Sinaloa
  • Mexico
  • Campeche
  • Zacatecas
  • Tamaulipas

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-048

Collection name

Edward Alphonso Goldman field notes from the Department of Botany

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Main Library