This field book is another part of a collection that is also referred to as the Rock specimen catalog. The field book documents Joseph Rock's botanical collecting efforts in China from May 1928 to November 1929. The book is comprised of a list of primarily floral specimens numbered 16001-18530. His entries typically list only scientific name, nearby location name and elevation, and height and color of the specimens. The book is arranged by collecting date, chronologically by month.
Join in our efforts to transcribe the Rock specimen catalog of the Asian locales that were Joseph's passion for over a quarter of a century.
This field book is another part of a collection that is also referred to as the Rock specimen catalog. The field book documents Joseph Rock's botanical collecting efforts in China from May 1928 to November 1929. The book is comprised of a list of primarily floral specimens numbered 16001-18530. His entries typically list only scientific name, nearby location name and elevation, and height and color of the specimens. The book is arranged by collecting date, chronologically by month.
Join in our efforts to transcribe the Rock specimen catalog of the Asian locales that were Joseph's passion for over a quarter of a century.
By the time Joseph Francis Rock (1884-1962) began leading scientific expeditions in Asia, this Austrian had emigrated to the United States, settled in the Territory of Hawaii, established Hawaii's first herbarium, served as its first official botanist and taught in what is now the University of Hawaii for nine years. His first university degree, an honorary degree was bestowed by the University of Hawaii a century later.
Rock specialized in the flora of Hawaii and China. His botanical explorations also took him to several locations in Southeast Asia, and he directed many expeditions on which he collected zoological, ornithological, and botanical specimens.
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