Luhr, James, Mexico, 1982
Usage Conditions Apply
The Smithsonian Institution Archives welcomes personal and educational use of its collections unless otherwise noted. For commercial uses, please contact photos@si.edu.Abstract
These field notes recorded the field notes of James Luhr's trip in Mexico related to his research in volcanology during January 14 - March 6, 1982. The first entry provides the listing of the field sites: no. (e.g. 52535), location (e.g. Cd.Obregan), and some financial indicator (e.g. $300). The specimens have identifiers (e.g. M82-1) and include information: on directions to the site, description of terrain, geological characteristics, specific location, photos, deposits, metric measurements. Some notes document volcanic activity such as airfall, ashflow,and pyroclitic flows with degree indicators. There are geospatial drawings and calculations pertaining to the observed phenomena. Entries document locations in Jorullo, Atenquique Park, Bellavista, V. Colima. There are notes on financial aspects of the field trip (e.g. traveler's checks no. and dates) and schedules of appointments from January 19 - March 17.
Date Range
1982
Start Date
Jan 14, 1982
End Date
Mar 17, 1982
Access Information
Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu.
Topic
- Geology
- Volcanology
Place
- Mexico
- Colima, Volcán de
Form/Genre
- Fieldbook record
- Field notes
Accession #
SIA Acc. 16-255
Collection name
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.), Department of Mineral Sciences, Curatorial Records, 1940-2016
Physical Description
field book
Physical Location
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation
Box 3 folder 7