Montana, 1895-1896

File — Box: 4, Volume: 14

Identifier: II

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Douglass taught school in several locations, but his primary interest was in collecting fossil specimens.

21 April 1895--"I found just above a little clay rock exposure some small pieces of bones and teeth. I picked them up and concluded by the fragments that they were Rhinoceros teeth. Dug a little and found there were more bones there so went over to where my horse was and got pick. . . . and began to dig. I dug carefully and found that the greater part of the skull was there with the upper teeth. Then I found both remains of the lower jaw both with teeth . . . [I] dared not go further as they are very frail. I fear I cannot get them out whole but am going to work carefully and try to .... If I can in any way get them out and preserve their shape I intend to do it if it takes a week. They will be valuable specimens."

Dates

1895-1896

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.