Philip Powell Calvert, 1871-1961. Early observations and field notes, 1885-88.

Collection — Box: Small Collections 16

Identifier: ANSP-Coll-0933

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Overview

Even at the age of 14, this author was keeping notebooks of his field observations and with other enthusiasts, i.e. friends at the Central High School, and in the local Agassiz Club, preparing information for catalogs of various groups of animals. Notebooks and illustrated records, as well as correspondence with his colleagues are found in this collection.

Dates

1885-88

Creator

Calvert, Philip Powell (January 29, 1871- August 23,1961) (Person)

Extent

100 item(s)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Dr. Calvert, who preserved the material in his own library until the end of his life. Received in 1961.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Calvert, Philip Powell (January 29, 1871- August 23,1961) (Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Philip Powell Calvert, 1871-1961. Early observations and field notes, 1885-88.
Author: Megan Gibes
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin