U.S. California Boundary Field Books

1860-1861

Descriptive Summary

Title: U.S. California Boundary Field Books

Dates: 1860-1861

Collection Number: GC 1162

Creator/Collector:

Extent: (Boxes: 1 letter)

Repository: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Abstract: Records of meteorological, barometric and sextant observations and latitude by polaris and Zenith telescope. Of primarily California and the west. ca. 1860 - 1861.

Language of Material: English

Access

Research is by appointment only

Publication Rights

Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder

Preferred Citation

U.S. California Boundary Field Books. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Biography/Administrative History

Volumes are signed H.M. Whitney [Henry Mitchell Whitney] and stamped Beloit College Library.

Scope and Content of Collection

Records of meteorological, barometric and sextant observations and latitude by polaris and Zenith telescope. Of primarily California and the west. ca. 1860 - 1861.