F. C. Whitmore, 5, Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. Site, Sept 1967

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Abstract

The field book documents Frank C. Whitmore's field work at a Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. site in Florida, 1967. Some pages are numbered (1 - 15). Some entries are dated and detail descriptions of core hole samples. They list layer characteristics (color, composition) per measurement. There is a list of vertebrate collected at the BG & E site. There are also miscellaneous notes through out relating to: expenses, budget, mileage, and meetings. There are two lists of sites (1- 102, A1 - A32) with descriptions. Includes a loose insert (cartoon).

Date Range

1967

Start Date

1967

End Date

1967

Access Information

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Department of Paleobiology at 202-633-1334 to make an appointment.

Topic

Paleontology

Place

  • United States
  • Florida

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 14-188

Collection name

Department of Paleobiology Collection F. C. Whitmore Field Books, 1959-1981

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Department of Paleobiology