Field notes and misc. papers
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PrintThe folder includes field notes and miscellaneous papers documenting work by H. S. Ladd. Includes a variety of typed and hand written notes and lists, with varying descriptive information. Includes a typed list (with multiple pasted inserts) of information on fossil specimens, covering specimen number, identification, stone composition, sometimes collector, terrain, location (latitude and longitude, and additional location identification i.e. island). There are notations throughout the list. There are photocopied maps with notes; request forms for analysis; fossil identifications for Geological Survey Department of Fiji 1956-1960 (field number, date received, date or reports, locality, age, remarks); and correspondence relating to collecting samples; and miscellaneous publications and clippings. Locations include Fiji, Midway islands, and Hawaii.
1956-1980
1956
1980
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Paleontology
SIA RU007396
Harry Stephen Ladd Papers, circa 1915-1982 and undated
1 field book
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Box 3 Folder 5