Edward Hitchcock geological survey notebook, 1833 September 26 to 1833 November 19
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| Creator | Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 |
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| Title | Edward Hitchcock geological survey notebook, 1833 September 26 to 1833 November 19 |
| Dates | 1833-09-26-1833-11-19 |
| Abstract | A notebook kept by Edward Hitchcock during a portion of his geological survey of Massachusetts from September to November 1833. The notebook contains observations about the geology in various locations throughout the state with information about terrain and rock types. A list of expenses incurred is included, as are information about where he traveled, mileage traveled, and geological drawings. |
| Physical Description | 1 item (35 pages) |
| Languages | English |
| Place of Creation | Massachusetts |
| Genre | Notebooks |
| Genre | Diaries |
| Genre | Field notes |
| Subject | Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc. |
| Subject | Geological surveys – Massachusetts |
| Subject | Geology – Massachusetts |
| Subject | Geology – Fieldwork |
| Part of | Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers |
| Finding Aid | View the finding aid for this item's collection |
| Repository | Amherst College Archives & Special Collections |
| Shelf Location | Box 11 Folder 10 |
| Rights | Public Domain: This material has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. While Amherst College Archives & Special Collections claims no rights or authority over this material, we do ask that any publication or use of this material cite the Archives & Special Collections at Amherst College as the source of the images and the repository where the original documents can be found. |