Papers of Thomas Potts James, 1843-1882 (inclusive).

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Papers of Thomas Potts James, 1843-1882 (inclusive).

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Consists mostly of correspondence, especially between James and Leo Lesquereux; specimen notes and labels, and lists of moss specimens, reflecting James' research in bryology. Also included are notes and manuscript for James and Lesquereux's book, Manual of the Mosses of North America (Boston, 1884).

ca. 2 linear ft. (3 boxes).

Harvard University, Farlow Reference Library

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