Killip and Smith, Peru, I, 21500 - 23215

Creator

Killip, Ellsworth Paine, 1890-

Alternate Title

Killip and Smith, field notes, Peru, volume I, 21500 - 23215

Abstract

This field book consists of a list of plants collected by Killip and Smith (possibly Albert C. Smith) in Peru, probably in 1926, as well as Jamaica and Panama. No years are listed, but this trip probably took place in 1926. Entries include: collector number (21500-23215); scientific name; date; location; and locality/habitat notes. Sometimes common name, size, altitude, and physical description are also listed. Locations include: Trujillo, Rio Blanco, and Aina. There are several loose pages of notes for Jamaica and Panama, and possibly other locations. One page provides a key for symbols used in the book.

Date Range

1926

Start Date

Jun 01, 1926

End Date

Jul 14, 1926

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

• Panama
• Blanco, Río
• Peru
• Jamaica
• Trujillo

Form/Genre

• Fieldbook record
• Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-053

Collection name

Ellsworth Paine Killip field notes from the Department of Botany

Physical Description

1 field book, 1 folder

Physical Location

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