Fossils

File — Box: 29, Folder: 8

Identifier: VII

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

"Collecting Extinct Animals in the West." Account of an expedition; "Ancient Life in a Mountain Valley." Written under the pseudonym Douglass Lear, Douglass portrays himself as a lone "miner" looking for bones not sapphires as thought by the men in the story.

Dates

1879-1953

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.