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Gerard Troost Manuscript and Related Notes, Papers and Drawings, 1849-1904

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FARU7301
Creators:
Troost, Gerard, 1776-1850
Dates:
1849-1904
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
These papers include Troost's manuscript on the crinoids of Tennessee; diagrams, sketches, and notes on crinoids; and a small bit of correspondence concerning the history of the manuscript.

Historical Note

Historical Note
Gerard Troost (1776-1850) was a Dutch paleontologist and geologist who came to America in 1810. In 1831 he became State Geologist of Tennessee. His special interest was the crinoid class of the echinoderms.

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