Field notes, central Kentucky, 1898

Object Details

Abstract

The field book documents geological survey field work of August Foerste in central Kentucky, 1898. Pages are numbered. Entries are headed with location (town, county, distance from landmark) with hand drawn maps with notes and descriptions. Descriptions are listed by numbered locations and include descriptions of terrain and geological composition. Descriptions used distances from landmarks like fences or creeks in an area.

Data Source

Smithsonian Field Book Project

Date Range

1898

Start Date

1898

End Date

1898

Accession #

SIA RU007242

Alternate Title

Field notebook, Central Kentucky, 1898

Access Information

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Record type

Fieldbook record

Object Type

Field notes

Maps

Collection name

August F. Foerste Papers, 1887-1933 and undated

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 1 Folder 3

Place

United States

Kentucky

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August F. Foerste Papers, 1887-1933 and undated

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Foerste, Aug. F (Aug. Frederic), 1862-1936

Topic

Geology

Record ID

fbr_item_MODSI6814

Usage

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