Lowe (Herbert N.) Papers

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Lowe (Herbert N.) Papers

LA.1966.0816

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Box 300, Folder 1

Research material 1930-1934

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One folder of research material including handwritten checklist, typescript manuscript of New Species of Mollusks from Gulf of California and West Mexico (collected 1930-1934). Includes illustrations and photographs of shells in preparation for inclusion in manuscript.

Box 300, Folder 2

Letters of H. A. Pilsbry 1896-1934

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One folder of letters from H. A. Pilsbry regarding collection and identification of mollusks.

Box 300, Folder 3

Letter regarding Lowe Endowment 1987

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One folder containing second page only of letter to Dr. Richard Brusca, dated June 4, 1987, regarding the Lowe Endowment of the Marine Invertebrates Department; signed by Richard S. Bundy, President, San Diego Society of Natural History and Frederick R. Schram, Acting Executive Director, San Diego Natural History Museum.

Box 300, Folder 4

Photographs 1880-1936

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One folder containing 15 b/w photographic prints. Includes views of February 1934 collecting trip to Sonora, Mexico with Laurence M. Huey, Lorenzo H. Cooke et al. Locations include Porto Libertad, Punta Penasco (Sonora, Mexico); Lowe's Conchological Museum at his residence in Long Beach, California; Lowe's Flower Shop in Long Beach; and one cabinet card photograph of Lowe as a child (1892-1893).

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