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Fosberg, F. Raymond (Francis Raymond), 1908-1993

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Foshag, William F (William Frederick), 1894-1956

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Foshag, William F Field notes, January 16-October 27, 1945

The notebook describes work completed by William Foshag at Paricutín and Mesa de los Hornitos in Mexico, September 16, 1943 - October 27, 1945. Pages are numbered, entries are dated. Foshag highlights subjects in some entries by listing descriptive terms in the left hand margin, including shocks, arches, minerals, craters, and cone. Subject matter includes daily activities; ongoing eruptions and c

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Foshag, William F, Field notes, March 21-July 8, 1944

Field notes document William Foshag's work, March 21-July 8, 1944 at Paricutín Volcano in Mexico. The first set of entries are listed by time of day. Descriptions are primarily of the Zapicho vent and discuss types of lava formation observed; changes in topography including the cone; gas clouds; and samples collected. At the time of descriptions, eruptions and earthquakes were ongoing. Includes sk

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Foshag, William F, Field notes, May 21-August 1943, Typed copy

The two sets of typed notes document William Foshag's fieldwork May 21 - August 1943, in Mexico at Paricutin Volcano. Entries are dated, and pages are numbered. Entries are detailed narratives describing aspects of the volcano, such as the flow of lava (smell, formation, and appearance); details and changes of the orilla, craters, and cone; area terrain; and effect on the village of Paricutin. Oth

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Foshag, William F. Field notes, November 28, 1943-December 8, 1944, Includes pencil drawings of Paricutin by Foshag

The notebook documents William Foshag's work at Paricutín Volcano and Mesa de Los Hornitos in Mexico, November 28, 1943 - December 8, 1944. Pages are numbered, and includes sketches, cross sections, diagrams, and news clippings. First notes relate to pahoehoe lava observed at Pedregal and Paricutín, Mexico. Includes sketches of lava structure and Zapicho vent of Paricutín. At page 7, Foshag enters

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