New York field work - Buffalo to Batavia quadrangles, 6/7/1956 - 6/30/1956

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Abstract

The notebook documents the geological field work of William Oliver in New York, June 7 - June 30, 1956. Entries are organized by "loc" number (nonsequential), followed by location details such as quarry name or local or geographical landmarks in vicinity, description of site to be studied, as well as the measurements, color, and composition of drill cores. Drill cores are numbered. Entries sometimes list individuals who may be local contacts, notes relating to presence of fossils. Includes some maps

Date Range

1956

Start Date

Jun 07, 1956

End Date

Jun 30, 1956

Access Information

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Topic

  • Geology
  • Paleontology

Place

  • New York
  • United States

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 15-307

Collection name

William Albert Oliver papers, 1946-1998

Physical Description

1 Field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 1 Folder 19