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Dall, 1887-1 Tampa, Fla

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Abstract

Volume describes work completed in Florida. Entries are dated (February 12 to March 12, 1887) and narrative in structure. He describes daily work, interactions with colleagues. He relates details about purchasing fossil specimens, as well as collecting specimens in locations like the vicinity of railroad stations. Dall describes location, measurements relating to where fossils were found, and some geological sections. Collected with F.J. Lapenotiere.

Date Range

1887

Start Date

Feb 12, 1887

End Date

Mar 12, 1887

Access Information

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Topic

  • Geology
  • Zoology
  • United States Coast and Geodetic Survey

Place

  • United States
  • Florida
  • Tampa

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Diary

Accession #

SIA RU007073

Collection name

William H. Dall Papers, circa 1839-1858, 1862-1927

Physical Description

1 diary

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 25 Folder 1 Envelope 2