Peru, 1947

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Abstract

The notebook documents the field work of Axel A. Olsson in Peru, 1947. The volume contains various types of entries, including specimen lists with mileage, a "tentative stratigraphic and faunal succession for Cajamarca area," sketches of geological characteristics, observations of terrain, and miscellaneous notes. Includes pasted inserts (images of fossils).

Date Range

1947

Start Date

1947

End Date

1947

Access Information

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Topic

  • Geology
  • Paleontology

Place

  • Cajamarca
  • Peru

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 15-309

Collection name

Axel A. Olsson Papers, c. 1915 - 1974, 1988

Physical Description

1 folder

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 2 Folder 9