Field notes, undated (5)

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Abstract

The field book documents geological fieldwork completed by August Foerste. Dates are not included, and location information is not clear. Location information is usually a combination geological or other type of landmark, with name of landowner. Entries include location information and measurements interspersed with location and geological descriptions. Descriptions cover layers (measurements, composition, color), presence of fossils, type of stone.

Date Range

1887-1933

Start Date

1887

End Date

1933

Access Information

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Topic

Geology

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA RU007242

Collection name

August F. Foerste Papers, 1887-1933 and undated

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 4 Folder 3