Maxon 6 : field notes, 10241 - 11309, 1908 - 1948

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Abstract

This field book consists of the field notes of William R. Maxon, from field work in Jamaica, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, New York, Florida, England, Massachusetts, and Maine, 1908-1948. Collector numbers 10241 through 11309 are included. Entries include: collector number, scientific name, locality, and date. Localities include: St. Ann (Jamaica), Plummers Island (MD), Kenilworth Castle (England), Hauts (England), Kittyhawk (NC), Oneida (NY), Cabin John (MD), Fort Meade (FL), and others. Entries are not in consistent chronological order.

Date Range

1908-1948

Start Date

Jul 24, 1908

End Date

Feb 20, 1948

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

  • North Carolina
  • New York
  • United States
  • Massachusetts
  • Maine
  • England
  • Jamaica
  • Florida
  • Maryland
  • Virginia

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-151

Collection name

William R. Maxon field notes from the Department of Botany

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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