Meteorological observations made for the Franklin Institute, 1839-1865

Mss.551.5.J12

Date: 1839-1865 | Size: 0.25 Linear feet, 230 items

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Abstract

These items contain observations made at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The entries for January 1860-September 1865 are duplicates. One series was made under the direction of the Smithsonian Institution and is on the printed forms supplied by that institution. With this are: 2 memoranda by Michael, undated; 2 broadsides, Pennsylvania College of Gettysburg. Order of exercises; April 15, 1851; and Smithsonian institution. Registry of periodical phenomena...

Background note

Michael Jacobs was a Pennsylvania Lutheran clergyman and educator; he taught mathematics and natural sciences at Pennsylvania (now Gettysburg) College, 1832-1866.

Digital objects note

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Collection Information

Physical description

230 items.

Provenance

Gift from Lutheran Theological Seminary, Mount Airy, Pa. (Margaret J. Hort), and accessioned, 1958 (1958 1621ms).

Alternate formats available

This collection is also available on microfilm (Film 1467, Reel 1).

Early American History Note

A bound notebook that contains detailed meteorological observations from Gettysburg, Pa.

Indexing Terms

Corporate Name(s)

Smithsonian Institution

Genre(s)

Meteorological Data

Geographic Name(s)

Gettysburg (Pa.) -- Climate.

Subject(s)

Meteorology -- Pennsylvania -- Gettysburg -- Observations.
Science and technology

Detailed Inventory

Smithsonian Institution. Registry of periodical phenomena	[1850-1859]	20 cm x 31.5 cm	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
The Smithsonian Institution, being desirous of obtaining information with regard to the periodical phenomena of animal and vegetable life in North America, respectfully invites all persons who may have it in their power, to record their observations, and to transmit them to the institution. These should refer to the first appearance of leaves and flowers of plants; the dates of appearance and disappearance of migratory and hybernating animals...; times of nesting of birds [etc.]...and anything else which might be deemed noteworthy. Includes space for recording desired first appearance of phenomena of nearly 100 species of plants. Page 3 requests information on specific reptiles, fish, insects, and "general phenomena of climate." Page 4 requests specimens on microscopic animals and gives instructions for obtaining the same. Other Descriptive Information: Goodman 249 Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/text%3A679
Meteorological observations, 1840			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Meteorological observations, 1842-1843			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Meteorological observations, 1839-1846			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Meteorological observations, 1846-1848			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Meteorological observations, 1848-1860			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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