Robert Brown collection [manuscript], circa 1868-1870.

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Robert Brown collection [manuscript], circa 1868-1870.

Collection includes photocopy extracts from various English scientific journals, 1868-1870, on botany, medicinal plants, birds, geology and Native American use of medicinal plants in the Pacific Northwest; Photocopy manuscript letter from Archibald Menzies to Robert Brown, 3 pp, undated.

.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7974786

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Brown, Robert, 1842-1895

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Robert Brown, (March 23, 1842-26 October 1895), was a Scottish scientist, explorer, and author. From the guide to the Robert Brown collection, circa 1868-1870, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library) Robert Brown, (March 23, 1842-26 October 1895), was a Scottish scientist, explorer, and author. He led a scientific expedition to Vancouver in 1864. The expedition named many mountains in the area. From the description of Robert Brown co...

Menzies, Archibald, 1754-1842

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A. Menzies, surgeon in the Royal Navy with previous experience in the Pacific Ocean area was appointed to the Discovery, commanded by George Vancouver, for the purpose of making botanical researches during the ship's voyage to the north-west coast of America. From the description of Journal [microform]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225845816 Botanical collector. From the description of Journal of Archibald Menzies [manuscript]. 1794-1795. (Libraries...