Knowlton, field notes, 1 - 300, 1889, 1 - 182, 1896

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Abstract

This field book is comprised of two sections. The first section includes Knowlton's record of plants collected in San Francisco Mountains, Arizona in 1889. Entries list numbers (1 through 300); scientific name; date; and occasionally locality, habitat, and abundance. A short list of plants observed but not collected is also included. The second section includes Knowlton's field catalog from Colorado and Wyoming, 1896. Entries list numbers (1 through 182); scientific name; locality; and altitude.

Date Range

1889, 1896

Start Date

Aug 16, 1889

End Date

Jun 14, 1896

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

  • Wyoming
  • United States
  • Colorado
  • San Francisco Mountains
  • Arizona

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-143

Collection name

Frank Hall Knowlton field notes from the Department of Botany

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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