Field notebook, F. H. Knowlton, 1898

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Abstract

This notebook details the field work of Frank Knowlton for the United States Geological Survey from July 7 - August 25, 1898. Localities include but may not be limited to areas within the state of Washington. Dated daily journal entries include travel details and daily activity, as well as accounts of uncovering and collecting plant and plant fossil specimens. Details are also provided on rocks and terrain, as well as descriptions of collecting sites. A sketch map is included as well.

Date Range

1898

Start Date

Jul 17, 1898

End Date

Aug 25, 1898

Access Information

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Topic

  • Geology
  • Paleobotany
  • Plants
  • Botany

Place

  • United States
  • Washington

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Maps

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 8