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Collection name:
William Henry Holmes Papers, 1870-1931
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 3 Folder 1
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
Mexico
Chichén Itzá
Yucatán, Península de
Date Range:
1895
Start Date:
1895
End Date:
1895
Abstract:
The field notes and drawings document William Holmes' study of cenotes of Chichen Itza in Mexico during 1895. Notes several cenotes across Chichen Itza, and are headed with cenote identifier (designated "a", "b","c", or local name). Entries describe surrounding environment including its geological makeup, observations of the cenote structure and appears, as well as how the cenote functions. Many notes include detailed drawings and sketches of cenotes and the geology of the area, sometimes with annotations. Also contains field notes of Holmes' observations of the geology of the Chichen Itza district. Some notes are headed with date.
Topic:
Anthropology  Search this
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Geology  Search this
Cenotes  Search this
Accession #:
SIA RU007084
Access Information:
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William Henry Holmes Papers, 1870-1931
See more records associated with this person:
Holmes, William Henry, 1846-1933
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI9020