Identificatie
referentie code
GB 235 CAV/2/1/4
Titel
ms, notes of the tour examining the flora of northwest Sikkim
Datum(s)
- 1909 (Vervaardig)
Beschrijvingsniveau
Stuk
Omvang en medium
33 sheets, handwritten and bound by George Cave.
Context
Naam van de archiefvormer
(1872-1965)
archiefbewaarplaats
Geschiedenis van het archief
Previously GB 235/CAV/16
Directe bron van verwerving of overbrenging
Inhoud en structuur
Bereik en inhoud
Diary and notes detailing Cave's 1909 tour to North West Sikkim. Undertaken with Wright Smith. Outlines the make up of travelling party, a mixture of indigenous peoples of the Himalayan region. Details to identification, collection, processing and transporting of plant material. Material was collected by two head collectors and 5 assistants. Party was supported by 1 cook, 1 'Bearer' (Mr Smith's), 1 'Orderly', and 24 labourers.