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Astronomy.

MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION

Dates:
1750-1815
Abstract:  

Included in these papers are letters, memoranda, computations, and tables.
Call #:  
Mss.Film.424
Extent:
2 microfilm_reel(s)



MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION

Dates:
1843-1865
Abstract:  

These papers include letters from Admiral C.R. Moorson, correspondence with James Ross and Edward Sabine concerning polar exploration, and a map of the stars near the North Pole.
Call #:  
Mss.H.S.Film.20.1
Extent:
1 microfilm_reel(s)



MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION

Dates:
Circa 1777-1837
Abstract:  

These papers include correspondence from over 180 individuals, lecture notes and essays on mathematics, astronomy, and electricity, and his diaries from journeys through Germany (1798) and Switzerland (1802).
Call #:  
Mss.Fiche.8
Extent:
492 microfiche_card(s)



MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION

Dates:
1377-1935
Abstract:  

This collection was assembled by Court and was partly used in the book, "The History of the Microscope" (with Reginald S. Clay, London, 1932). There is historical correspondence (including some by Court), documents, broadsides, and photographs, concerning microscopes and instruments. This includes material on Joseph Bonomi, James Epps, John Lee, Edward Nairne, and others. There is significant material on Cornelius Varley: account book, autobiographical sketch, watercolors and sketches, etc. This collection also contains a large number of deeds pertaining to the property of John Lee (1783-1866), Fellow of the Royal Society and an amateur astronomer. In addition, there are about 300 pamphlets, including early trade and auction catalogs, used by Court for his research.
Call #:  
Mss.509.078.M582
Extent:
4 Linear feet



MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION

Dates:
Circa 1642-1818
Abstract:  

Letters collected by Whitfield J. Bell, Jr., including correspondence and papers submitted to the Society. Pertains to APS members and associations. Includes letters by Franklin, Winthrop, Endecott, Eliot, etc. Scientific and historical references, primarily. Some of the subjects discussed are astronomy, botany, electricity, natural history, and Indian missions. Also included is Roger Curtis' "Journal of the Moravian Mission to Labrador."
Call #:  
Mss.Film.460
Extent:
1 microfilm_reel(s)



MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION

Dates:
1789-1859
Abstract:  

This microfilm contains correspondence from scientists, including Friedrich Wilhelm Bissell, 1816-1846 [from Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften, Berlin]; Matthew F. Maury, 1849-1859 [from National Archives, Washington, D.C.]; Paulus Usteri, 1789-1821 [from Bibliothèque Universitaire, Zurich; and Johann G. Galle, 1836-1858 [from Frau von Heinz, Schloss Tegal]. There is also correspondence from the Royal Society, London; Bibliothèque Nationale, Geneva; Göttingen University Library; British Museum; Massachusetts Historical Society; Bancroft Library of the University of California; Yale University; Henry E. Huntington Library; Library of Congress; the Alexander von Humboldt Kommission; Westdeutsche Bibliotek, Marburg; and Deutsche Staatsbibliotek, Berlin. The materials were, in general, collected by Helmut de Terra and contain correspondence with various scientists. A few items pertain to Humboldt's travels and general comments on American Indian linguistics.
Call #:  
Mss.Film.870
Extent:
7 microfilm_reel(s)



MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION

Dates:
1822-1872
Abstract:  

These are letters to Quetelet primarily on the subject of astronomy (meteorological observations), including charts showing directions of shooting stars.
Call #:  
Mss.H.S.Film.11
Extent:
2 microfilm_reel(s)



MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION

Dates:
Circa 1825-1887
Abstract:  

The manuscripts of father William Mitchell and daughter Maria Mitchell are not easily separated, and are treated here together. The collection includes William Mitchell's autobiography, his memoir of Judge Walter Folger of Nantucket, astronomical and meteorological observations, lectures, family and other correspondence.
Call #:  
Mss.H.S.Film.9
Extent:
9 microfilm_reel(s)