SIA Acc. 12-020, Cross, Whitman 1854-1949, Whitman Cross Field Book, 1901

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Summary

This collection contains one field book containing a list of botanical specimens collected by Whitman Cross in Colorado from 10 July to 1 August 1901. Collector numbers 1-78 are included. Localities include Camp Creek, Virginia Gulch, and Vallecito (Needle Mountains, Colorado). Some genera of specimens collected include carex, salix, and erigeron. A note from the last page of the list states "Besides the above 7 sheets of heads of Castelleja - concerning wh. Mr. Coville gave directions as to mounting."

Subject

Cross, Whitman 1854-1949

Notes

  • Electronic List in accession file.
  • Item List in accession file.
  • For a description of the record series of which these materials form a part, refer to the "Forms part of" above.

Organization

Unarranged

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

1901

Topic

  • Botany
  • Plants

Form/Genre

  • Field notes
  • Collection descriptions

Local number

SIA Acc. 12-020

Physical description

0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)

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