Frederick V. Coville papers, 1891-1944
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Coville, Frederick V. (Frederick Vernon), 1867-1937.
- Title
- Frederick V. Coville papers
- Dates
- 1891-1944 (inclusive)18911944
- Quantity
- .45 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 03507
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Frederick V. Coville (1867-1937), a botanist for the United States Department of Agriculture, was considered an authority on North American rushes, wild currents, and blueberries. His "Botany of the Death Valley Expedition" was a classic study. He participated in the 1899 Harriman expedition to Alaska. Coville was the first curator of the National Herbarium and was chairman of the research committee of the National Geographic Society from 1920 to 1937.
Content Description
The collection includes a letter press book of letters signed by Frederick V. Coville from 1897-1900, a manuscript by Coville entitled "Botanizing in Death Valley in 1891 and Fifty Years Afterward," 2 photographs, an 1891 cartoon on Death Valley, and printed materials by Coville and others, chiefly regarding blueberry culture.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Blueberries.
- Botany -- Death Valley (Calif. and Nev.)
Geographical Names
- Death Valley (Calif. and Nev.) -- History.
Form or Genre Terms
- Manuscripts.
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Botanists.
