Research and Field Notebook, 1927 - 1931
Scope and Contents
This item is a small leather notebook containing Myrl V. Walker's research and field notes as a student at the Kansas State Teachers College of Hays and the University of Kansas. Notes include a glossary of paleontological terms, biology and plant classification notes, a diagram of the bones of a mammalian skull, lists of supplies needed for a fossil-hunting expedition, Walker's diary of the 1928 fossil hunt led by George F. Sternberg, and Walker's research notes on North American Lagomorphs.
Dates
- Creation: 1927 - 1931
Creator
- From the Collection: Walker, Myrl Vincent (Myrl V. Walker), 1903-1985 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research use.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 3.97 Linear Feet (7 containers)
Language of Materials
English
Processing Information
This notebook was received as part of a donation by Katherine Rogers on behalf of the Myrl V. Walker Estate. It was originally processed as part of the Sternberg Family Collection and was attributed to George F. Sternberg. The notebook was transferred to the Myrl V. Walker papers in July 2026 after the university archivist determined that it belonged to Walker.
Repository Details
Part of the Fort Hays State University Archives Repository
University Archives
Tebo Library
502 South Campus Drive
Hays KS 67601 United States
scua@fhsu.edu