Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, 1974

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Abstract

This field book consists of the field notes of Robert W. Read from collecting trips to Costa Rica, and possibly Puerto Rico, in 1974. The field notes include: entries for specimens collected, specimen labels (throughout entries), sketches, and pressed specimens. Collector numbers 74-1 through 74-302 are included. Localities in Costa Rica include: Alajuela, Cartago, San Jose, Guanacaste. Also included is a loose sheet of field notes, listing localities, "Col. #", and other numbers.

Date Range

1974

Start Date

1974

End Date

1974

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

  • San José
  • Alajuela
  • Guanacaste
  • Cartago
  • Costa Rica

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Sketches

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-356

Collection name

Robert W. Read Field Books from the Department of Botany

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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