Catalog of plant seeds from Pribilof Islands, Alaska, 1912 - 1914, collected by Alivin G. Whitney, Elsie G. Whitney

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Abstract

This field book consists of a list of plant seeds collected by Alvin Whitney and Elsie Whitney on Pribiloff Islands, Alaska, 1912-1914. Collector numbers 1 through 64 are included. Entries include: collector number, date (or season), locality, scientific name, and remarks. Remarks include notes on blossoms, fruit, seeds, locality, local / native name of plant, some notes on birds observed. Localities include: St. Paul Island, St. George Island.

Date Range

1912-1914

Start Date

Sep 05, 1912

End Date

Jun 29, 1914

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

  • United States
  • Saint Paul Island
  • Alaska
  • Saint George Island
  • Pribilof Islands

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-429

Collection name

Alvin G. Whitney Field Notes from the Department of Botany

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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