Field notebook, F. H. Knowlton, 1896

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Abstract

This is a notebook by Frank Knowlton for the United States Geological Survey detailing his field work from June 17 - July 9, 1896. Localities include but may not be limited to Colorado and Wyoming. Dated daily entries describe travel details, daily activity, plant fossils uncovered and collected, soil and rock conditions and composition, and distances and elevations. There is also a geological sketch of rock layers with descriptions.

Date Range

1896

Start Date

Jun 17, 1896

End Date

Jul 09, 1896

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Topic

  • Geology
  • Paleobotany

Place

  • United States
  • Wyoming
  • Colorado

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Sketches

Accession #

SIA Acc. 07-041

Collection name

Geological Survey (U.S.), field notebooks, 1881-1915 and undated

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 1 Folder 7