Geology of Panama, 1933

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Abstract

The notebook documents work of Axel A. Olsson in Panama, February - March, 1933. The volume begins with a discussion of the geology of the Madden Dam area. Notes are narrative in structure, and discuss the work of other geologists, geological characteristics of region, fossil collections studied, travel and study of the site (during February). These cover presence and identification of specimens and area observations, as well as sketches. Olsson writes from the front and the back of the volume.

Date Range

1933

Start Date

Feb 01, 1933

End Date

Mar 31, 1933

Access Information

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Topic

  • Geology
  • Paleontology

Place

Panama

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 1 Folder 21