This field book is part of a collection that is also referred to as the Rock specimen catalog. It documents Joseph Francis Rock's (1884-1962) botanical collecting efforts in China from March 1923 to August 1923. Primarily a list of floral specimens numbered 8035-9999, the entries typically include genus, height and color but not species. Collecting locations are described by nearby place name and elevation in feet.
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 part of a collection that is also referred to as the Rock specimen catalog. It documents Joseph Francis Rock's (1884-1962) botanical collecting efforts in China from March 1923 to August 1923. Primarily a list of floral specimens numbered 8035-9999, the entries typically include genus, height and color but not species. Collecting locations are described by nearby place name and elevation in feet.
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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