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Collection of William Marbury Carpenter materials, 1842 - 1914

 File — Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection consists of material about William Marbury Carpenter (1811-1848). It includes a photocopy facsimile of a botanical specimen collected by Carpenter in Saint Helena Parish, Louisiana, in 1842; original specimen is located at the United States National Herbarium. Also includes a photocopy facsimile of the journal article: R. S. Cocks, “William M. Carpenter, A Pioneer Scientist of Louisiana,” Tulane Graduates’ Magazine 3 (1914): 122-127.

Dates

  • 1842 - 1914

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Folders

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Centenary College of Louisiana Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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