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Meyer, Frank Nicholas (GP0986)
Life
Dates:
29 November 1875–2 June 1918
Additional Subjects:
Frank N. Meyer (at right), others unidentified.
Creator/Photographer:
Meyer, Frank N.; Plant Introduction Section, U.S.D.A.
Location: Chinese Turkestan (Xinjiang, China)
Type:
black and white print
Size: 4 x 6
Copyright Restrictions:
unknown
Acquired:
10 February 2003
Notes: Caravan of USDA explorer, Frank N. Meyer, in Chinese Turkestan. USDA Neg. #5664. Photo from Hodge's collection of historical photos from USDA files showing early important USDA plant explorers. See also Hodge coll. #65, Box 9, ff 57 for more photos. Subject on right identified as Meyer although not entirely sure.