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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 10
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Illustrations
Maps
Place:
Mexico
Monte Albán
Oaxaca
Date Range:
1895
Start Date:
1895
End Date:
1895
Abstract:
The notes and drawings document William Holmes' field work in Monte Albán in Oaxaca, Mexico, during 1895. Wokr was completed while working for the Field Museum in Chicago. Drawings depict the terrain of the mountain range (lesser Alban) near the deserted settlement, buildings and structures, layouts, Mayan sculpture, hand drawn map of the site, architectural details, and elevations. Drawings often include descriptions, as well as measurements. Field notes are headed with location and describe observations and interpretations of the site, building methods, as well as descriptions of the surrounding terrain.
Topic:
Anthropology  Search this
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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_MODSI9029