Peru, 1948

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Abstract

The notebook documents the field work of Axel A. Olsson in Peru, 1948. Some entries are discussion of specimens collected by another individual, discussion and summary of publications, observations of geological characteristics, possible problems with sites, geological sections, descriptions of specimens collected, There is a three-page transcription in Spanish from a publication by Arnold Heim about the geology of Terremoto de Ancash in north Peru. Includes a loose insert of notes

Date Range

1948

Start Date

1948

End Date

1948

Access Information

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Topic

  • Geology
  • Paleontology

Place

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 15