Colombia, 1943

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Abstract

The notebook documents the field work of Axel A. Olsson in Colombia, January 30 to April, 1943. Entries are dated and narrative in structure. Entries are often lengthy and include travel details, individuals with whom worked, observations of geological characteristics of terrain (color, composition, age), presence and identification of fossils, rough sketches, geological sections, details of conversations with colleagues regarding work.

Date Range

1943

Start Date

Jan 30, 1943

End Date

Apr 30, 1943

Access Information

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Topic

  • Geology
  • Paleontology

Place

Colombia

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 18