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Daily log XIV, 1968-1970, 1973

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Abstract

The notebook documents the work of Harry S. Ladd to Pearl-Hermes, Hawaii, and Midway, during 1968-1970, 1973. The volume begins with a table of contents listing subject or location and page number. Entries are dated, narrative in structure, and sometimes headed with location. They describe weather, travel details, daily activities, personal interactions with individuals, observations of terrain, fieldwork and specimens collected (samples, fossils, living coral and mollusks), details about trawling and dredging. Also discusses meetings attended.

Date Range

1968-1970, 1973

Start Date

1968

End Date

1970

Access Information

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Topic

  • Geology
  • Invertebrates
  • Paleontology

Place

  • United States
  • Hawaii
  • Pearl and Hermes Atoll

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 16-046

Collection name

Chalmer L. Cooper papers, c. 1932 - 1944

Physical Description

1 Field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 2 Folder 19