Antarctica, Nov - Dec 1981

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Abstract

This field book consists of the field notes of M. E. Hale from a collecting trip to Antarctica in 1981. The field notes include a list of lichens collected; and notes on collecting activities, comprehensiveness of collecting, and collection localities. Also included is a hand-drawn map of "East Ledge" and "North Ledge" collecting sites. Entries include collector number, locality, habitat, date, directional exposure, and scientific name. Collector numbers 1 through 149 are included. Localities include: Linneaus Terrace, Northern Victoria Land, and University Valley.

Date Range

1981

Start Date

Nov 24, 1981

End Date

Dec 23, 1981

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

  • Mycology
  • Plants
  • Botany

Place

  • Antarctica
  • Victoria Land

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Maps

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-427

Collection name

Mason Ellsworth Hale Field Notes from the Department of Botany

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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