Research Training Program

Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History

PROJECT SUMMARY
1986

John McLaughlin
Roanoke College
Salem, VA

Stanwyn Shetler, Ph.D.
Supervising Scientist
Department of Botany

"The chance to meet and work with such knowledgeable people was an honor."

John McLaughlin

D.C. Herbarium Curation

Using an initial printout of the specimens in the D.C. and vicinity herbarium, a full inventory was taken, making any corrections, additions, etc. Basic curatorial methods were used in upgrading the care of existing specimens. After collecting this data, a complete file was printed on a computer and a final index was produced.