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Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1960 : manuscript "The 1960 Smithsonian-Bredin Mayaland Expedition," by Waldo LaSalle Schmitt (Unpublished)

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The manuscript by Waldo Schmitt (unpublished) covers the Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1960 and is titled, "The 1960 Smithsonian-Bredin Mayaland Expedition". The manuscript provides a detailed, chronological description of events, locations and anchorages visited, reasons for changes in itinerary, types of specimens collected and descriptions (i.e. jellyfish and insects), observations o

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Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1960 : maps

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The map document the work completed by Waldo Schmitt during the Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1960 [Smithsonian-Bredin Expedition to Yucatan (1960)]. Maps are copies of those from British Survey of 1839. Note on one states that it has small corrections taken from "notices to mariners" through November 1951. There are notes on some maps. Includes locations Ascension Bay [Bahía de la Asce

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Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1960 : miscellaneous notes

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The miscellaneous notes document the work of Waldo Schmitt during the Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1960 [Smithsonian-Bredin Expedition to Yucatan (1960)]. Includes two news clippings. Some notes are dated and are journal style, drafts of correspondence. Describes travel progress on sailing vessel, status following itinerary, working relationship with participants, weather conditions in

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Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1960 : station data

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Station data documents the work completed by Waldo Schmitt during the Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1960 [Smithsonian-Bredin Expedition to Yucatan (1960)]. At the top are details about the sailing vessel used, dates, a list of chief participants and their associated organizations, and the Smithsonian accession number. Included below are station numbers, associated date, location, time o

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Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957 : Journal of Yacht Mareva

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The Journal includes to copies, one in French and the other in English (annotated) of the Yacht Mareva, recorded during the Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957. The journal details weather, locations visited including islands and town names, conditions at sea, breakdowns and repairs, latitude and longitude positions, specimen collecting locations and types gathered (listed by commo

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Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957 : diary, April 4 - May 9, 1957

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The diary documents Waldo Schmitt's work during the Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957. Entries cover April 4 - May 9, 1957. Notes in the front indicate destinations of expedition voyages with dates. Includes descriptions of accommodations, environments observed during collecting (especially around coral reefs), specimens collected including coral, deciding where to collect, inter

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Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957 : expense account and receipts

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The handwritten and typed expense accounts and receipts detail expenditures during the Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957. Some lists are chronological and detail transportation, destinations, times, meals, medications, and supplies. List is broken up by island visited. Includes multiple locations through out French Polynesia Society Islands [Îles de la Société] and Tuamotu Island

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Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957 : list of soil samples collected

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The list of soil samples collected documents the work of Waldo Schmitt's work during the Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957. The list is for 20 samples taken across Tikahau atoll. Information includes the station number, location, date, and description of type of terrain. Locations include the islands of Raiatea, Huahine, and Moorea.

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Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957 : manuscript on expedition by Waldo LaSalle Schmitt (unpublished)

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The unpublished manuscript by Waldo LaSalle Schmitt documents the work completed during the Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957. Discusses members of the expedition and their backgrounds, the earthquake in San Francisco, California in 1957, distances traveled and details about locations visited. The manuscript is organized chronologically. Details collecting activities with descrip

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Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957 : miscellaneous notes

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The miscellaneous notes documents Waldo Schmitt's work during the Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957. Includes descriptions of local inhabitants and long term residents that Waldo worked with, who gave information about the islands, notes about soil samples (including numbers, location, date and location description), drafts of correspondence, and notes and copied citations of ref

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Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957 : station data

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Station data documents work completed by Waldo Schmitt during the Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, during April and May of 1957. List includes accession number, list of participating scientists, station numbers followed by date, time of day, description of environment, depth, island, and approximate location in reference to island. Additionally some descriptions detail type of line u

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Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957: correspondence. Includes correspondence of J. Bruce Bredin, Leonard Carmichael, James McConnaughey, and John E. Randall

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The correspondence documents Waldo Schmitt's work with the Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957. Letters describe progress reports to J. Bruce Bredin, detailing destinations, collecting activities, dredging, and fish collecting (fish poisoning to obtain selection of fauna common to specific reefs), descriptions of shoreline terrain per island, observed wildlife. These include dates.

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Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1960 : manuscript "The 1960 Smithsonian-Bredin Mayaland Expedition," by Waldo LaSalle Schmitt (Unpublished)

Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1960 : maps

Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1960 : miscellaneous notes

Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1960 : station data

Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957 : Journal of Yacht Mareva

Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957 : diary, April 4 - May 9, 1957

Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957 : expense account and receipts

Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957 : list of soil samples collected

Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957 : manuscript on expedition by Waldo LaSalle Schmitt (unpublished)

Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957 : miscellaneous notes

Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957 : station data

Smithsonian-Bredin Society Islands Expedition, 1957: correspondence. Includes correspondence of J. Bruce Bredin, Leonard Carmichael, James McConnaughey, and John E. Randall