Mearns, E. A., field notes

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Abstract

The field notes are composed of several groupings of loose sheets that document botanical specimen collecting, 1892-1895. The specimen lists include specimen number (non sequential), name (binomial), common name, location (town, state, county, or geological landmarks), and notes sometimes describing state of growth, terrain, and other vegetation. Some notes are extensive. Sheets are headed with station number and location information. Locations are across United States including Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, Texas; Mexico including Sonora and Lower California.

Date Range

1892-1895

Start Date

1892

End Date

1895

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

  • Montana
  • United States
  • New Mexico
  • Texas
  • Baja California
  • Mexico
  • Arizona
  • Sonora

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 11-097

Collection name

Edgar Alexander Mearns field books, 1892-1910, from the Department of Botany

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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