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SERIES Identifier: far00030, VIII

Specimen lists, approximately 1875-1919

Scope and Contents

Lists of fungi, bryophytes, lichens, and algae specimens collected by various individuals and sent to William Gilson Farlow for his herbarium. Some of the lists are for specimens sent to other individuals. Some of the lists include correspondence to or from Farlow as well as plant determinations. The lists are organized alphabetically by sender or recipient.

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1875-1919

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is available by appointment for research. Researchers must register and provide one form of valid photo identification. Please contact botref@oeb.harvard.edu for additional information.

Extent

69.5 linear feet (134 bound volumes, 87 boxes, 5 oversize folders)

General note

The following lists were identified as missing in June 2019. Box 25, folder 9. Fasler: Lists of Algae, 1885-1907. Box 25, folder 11. Gauzatti: Cryptogams from C. Gauzatti. Box 25, folder 20. Nolle: Letter and list, unlabeled and undated.

Box 25, folder 21. Palmer: Multiple lists of fungi collected by Palmer in Arizona, Mexico, Florida and Bermuda were likely added to the other Palmer field notes and plant lists. They are no longer part of this collection.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Botany Libraries, Farlow Reference Library of Cryptogamic Botany, Harvard University Repository

The Harvard University Herbaria houses five research libraries that are managed collectively as the Botany Libraries. The Farlow Reference Library of Cryptogamic Botany specializes in organisms that reproduce by spores, without flowers or seeds. The Archives of the Farlow Herbarium of Cryptogamic Botany houses unique resources including personal papers, institutional records, field notes and plant lists, expedition records, photographs, original artwork, and objects from faculty, curators, staff, and affiliates of the Farlow Herbarium.

Contact:
Harvard University Herbaria
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Cambridge MA 02138 USA
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