Rollo Beck papers. 1885-1985 1886-1924.

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Rollo Beck papers. 1885-1985 1886-1924.

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Consists of papers relating to Rollo Beck's life, primarily but not exclusively his life as a collector; papers relating to expeditions to the Galapagos (5 starts, 4 completed trips), South America and parts of the Caribbean, the South Seas, and Alaska (two trips); includes also negatives, prints and lantern slides of his travels and some of his life as a farmer. Series 1, Biographical Materials; Series 2, Corresponence; Series 3, Field Journals and Notes; Series 4, Legal, Financial, and Related Papers; Series 5, Other Papers; Series 6, Photo Lists and Photographic Materials.

1 records center carton, 52 archives boxes (some oversize, some glass negative boxes), 1 rolled item (17.88 linear feet).

California Academy of Sciences

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California Academy of Sciences

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