Guide to the Department of Biology Records, 1893-2016
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Department of Biology Records, George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine
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A ledger of specimens, 1893-1908; 50 instructional wall charts, most published in Germany (mid 20th century); posters and records promoting and describing department activities.
Biology Department Ledger of Specimens, 1893-1908
Biology department posters
Birdathon, 2nd annual, 2016
Instructional wall charts (50) of botanical, entomological, and zoological subjects, most published in Germany, ca. mid-20th century