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Bibliographies of entomological writings


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
These volumes contain lists of scientific articles on entomology, largely on harmful insects. One volume contains citations to articles and reports dating ca. 1825-1897 arranged by subject (usually name of insect). The other volume contains a chronologically arranged bibliography dating ca. 1847-1910 (most after 1880).
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Bibliographies of entomological writings
Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

2 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1825-1910
Series Number:
A4215

Arrangement

First volume arranged by general subject; second volume chronological.

Scope and Content Note

These volumes contain lists of scientific articles on entomology, largely on harmful insects.

One volume contains citations to articles and reports dating ca. 1825-1897 arranged by subject (usually name of insect). Each entry gives the author's name, subject, name of publication, date, and page number.

The other volume contains a chronologically arranged bibliography dating ca. 1847-1910 (most after 1880). Entries in this volume give date, author, and names of species described or mentioned. Also included in this volume are small (ca. 3" x 4") mounted photostats of a French entomological article, and a descriptive "Key to Sawfly Larvae of the North Atlantic States" giving a description of the varieties of larvae.

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Available at Repository

First volume indexed at beginning and on pages 151-154 by name of insect.

Custodial History

Collation date: ca. 1910.

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