Circular on Collecting North American Shells

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Date: January 1, 1860

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Summary

In preparation for a contemplated series of reports on the Shells of North America, Secretary Joseph Henry issues a circular requesting cooperation in obtaining specimens. Instructions are given regarding how to ship the specimens, as well as what to collect and the best methods of preservation.

Subject

Henry, Joseph 1797-1878

Category

Chronology of Smithsonian History

Notes

Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections, Vol. 2. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution, 1862, Article IX.

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

January 1, 1860

Topic

  • Serial publications
  • Citizen science
  • Secretaries
  • Collectors and collecting
  • Shells
  • Volunteers

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