MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION
Dates:
Circa 1781-1877
Abstract:
This microfilm of Somerville's papers was compiled by Elizabeth C. Patterson for her book, "Mary Somerville and the Cultivation of Science, 1815-1840" (Boston: Martinus Nijhoff, 1983). It includes Somerville's scientific writings, personal writings, "letters from celebrities," family papers, genealogy, and photographs. Subjects of some of her writings include astronomy, Halley's comet, effects of light, and physical geography.
Call #:
Mss.Film.1281
Extent:
19 microfilm_reel(s)
Subjects:
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Astronomy. | Babbage, Charles, 1791-1871 | Greig, Woronzow | Halley's comet. | Herschel, John F. W., Sir (John Frederick William), 1792-1871 | Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834 | Light -- Physiological effect. | Lubbock, J. W. (John William), 1803-1865 | Lyell, Charles, Sir, 1797-1875 | Patterson, Elizabeth Chambers, -- c | Physical geography. | Science -- Great Britain. | Smyth, W. H. (William Henry), 1788-1865 | Somerville, Martha C. | Somerville, Mary (1780-1872) | Somerville, William, 1771-1860 | Women scientists -- Germany.
