Luhr, James, Armenia, 2004

Abstract

This notebook documents the work of James F. Luhr in Armenia during September 10-23, 2014. Notes contain extensive personal notes about the trip, itinerary, contact information on site. Entries include: date, directions to the collection site, information on the photographs of the specimens, and specimen information. Specimens are described by: identifier (e.g. 3-11-04), GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude), area (e.g. 2319 m.), type of rock, color, geological characteristics, inclusions, count, and measurements. Some entries include sketches of cross sections and terrain, personal observations. There is a list of specimen units that provides information on: size (e.g. 60 cm), type of rock, color, inclusions, and composites. Locations include: Yerevan, Mauacharsky Plateau, Djerbashan, Saakasar, v. Karaburun, v. Khonarassar.

Date Range

2004

Start Date

Sep 10, 2004

End Date

Sep 23, 2004

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

Volcanology

Place

• Armenia
• Yerevan

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 29