Stephen Elliott botanical manuscript, 1810-1814 Digital
Scope and Contents
Manuscript notes on 280 species of plants by Stephen Elliott, with observations dated from 1810 to 1814 that were included in his A sketch of the botany of South-Carolina and Georgia, published from 1816 to 1824. Includes a typed mid-twentieth century document by Arnold Arboretum Librarian Lazella Schwarten, describing the custodial history and content of the manuscript.
Dates
- Creation: 1810-1814
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
0.5 linear feet (2 flat boxes)General note
Assorted plant specimens were found laid in to the volume; these were removed and rehoused in folder 6.
Creator
- From the Collection: Elliott, Stephen, 1771-1830 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Botany Libraries, Gray Herbarium Library, Harvard University Repository
The Harvard University Herbaria houses five research libraries that are managed collectively as the Botany Libraries. The Gray Herbarium Library specializes in the identification and classification of New World plants with emphasis on North American plants. The Archives of the Gray Herbarium 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 Gray Herbarium.
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