Edward Hitchcock geological survey notebook, 1833 May

Item Information

Title:
Edward Hitchcock geological survey notebook, 1833 May
Description:
A notebook kept by Edward Hitchcock during a portion of his geological survey of Massachusetts in May 1833. The notebook contains observations about the geology in various locations throughout the state with information about terrain and rock types. Lists of expenses incurred are included, as is information about where he traveled and the mileage. The notes are not in strict chronological order.
Creator:
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Date:
May 2, 1833–May 18, 1833
Format:
Manuscripts
Genre:
Notebooks
Diaries
Field notes
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 11 Folder 10 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
Subjects:
Hitchcock, Edward--1793-1864--Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc.
Geological surveys--Massachusetts
Geology--Massachusetts
Geology--Fieldwork
Places:
Massachusetts
Extent:
1 item (30 pages)
Link to Item:
http://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:60430
Terms of Use:
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.
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Place of origin:
Massachusetts
Language:
English