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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Weather Bureau. Means Book, Springfield, Illinois, 1879-1898

 Item — Box: 50
Identifier: Item 1

Scope and Contents

Means Books are monthly and annual summaries of maxima, minima, and means of temperature, wind direction and velocity, precipitation amounts, cloud cover, barometric pressure, dates of first and last frosts, relative humidity, and occurrence of thunderstorms and foggy days. Also includes remarks on unusual weather occurrences, such as severe thunderstorms, blizzards, floods, and droughts. 2 vols.

Dates

  • Created: 1879-1898

Extent

From the Collection: 23.33 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository

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