Shurtleff, Carleton A. (1840-1864)

Content Description This collection is composed of three notebooks by Carleton A. Shurtleff: "Catalogue of Insects," "1862 Notebook," and "Brookline Notebook." The "Catalogue of Insects" and the "Brookline Notebook" contain specific details about insects collected, including when, how, and where he collected the insects. Each insect generally has a (presumed) finding number assigned by him. The "1862 Notebook" also contains descriptions of Shurtleff's travels to Eastport, Maine, and the White Mountains in New...