Botanical specimen book, (1874).

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Botanical specimen book, (1874).

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This collection contains a book of botanical specimens collected by Frank W. George. George collected the eighty-four plant samples on or near the Iowa State College (University) campus grounds from May through October 1874 as a requirement for his sophomore year botany classes. The samples are carefully labeled with each plant's order, genus, species, habitat, and date collected. The book also contains seven samples collected and pressed by Frank George's aunt, Mary George, and given to him during his sophomore year at Iowa State. According to a note left in the book by Frank, Mary George's plants were originally collected in Kentucky in 1851.

0.21 linear ft. (1 v. in four-fold enclosure).

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa State University, Parks Library

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George, Frank N.

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Frank W. George attended Iowa Agricultural College (Iowa State University) from 1873-1875, leaving after his junior year. His hometown was Williamstown, Iowa, approximately 35 miles north of Waterloo. From the description of Botanical specimen book, (1874). (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 226969042 ...

Iowa State University

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On March 22, 1948, Iowa State College (University) sponsored a 90th anniversary celebration in honor of the founding of the college, which occurred on the same date in 1858 when the charter act establishing a state agricultural college became law. The celebration included a symposium, luncheon, departmental open houses, and a dinner. From the description of 90th anniversary collection, 1947-1948. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 54799482 In 1958, Iowa State Colle...