Joseph Roberts philosophical and mathematical papers, 1812-1814

Mss.510.R54

Date: 1812-1814 | Size: 3 volume(s), 3 volumes, ca. 206 p.
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Abstract

The first volume contains mathematical problems, which appear to be college exercises (1814); the second volume is an essay on the projection of the sphere and spherical trigonometry, including an appendix on astronomy (1812); and the third volume is a lecture on natural philosophy, apparently prepared for delivery [n.d.].

Background note

Joseph Roberts, Jr., a schoolmaster, was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1829.

Collection Information

Physical description

3 volumes, ca. 206 p.

Provenance

Presented by John B. Roberts and accessioned, 1913.

Early American History Note

This collection includes scientific educational material and data from nineteenth century scientist Joseph Roberts. The volumes contain problems, lectures, and notes.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Educational Material
  • Essays.
  • Lectures.
  • Manuscript Essays
  • Notebooks
  • Scientific Data

Subject(s)

  • Astronomy.
  • Education
  • Mathematics -- Problems, exercises, etc.
  • Physics.
  • Science and technology
  • Spherical trigonometry.