William Bartram meteorological diary, January 1, 1790 - September 13, 1791

Mss.B.B284.d.vol.15

Date: 1790-1791 | Size: 1 volume(s), 1 volume, 24 p.
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Abstract

These are daily observations of temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation kept by Bartram in Philadelphia. He also notes such occurrences as "River [Schuylkill] froze over" (February 7, 1790).

Background note

Naturalist William Bartram traveled throughout the southern frontier collecting seeds and specimens and making botanical drawings.

Collection Information

Physical description

1 volume, 24 p.

Provenance

Purchased from John W. Delafield, Montgomery Place, NY, and accessioned, 1970 (1970 1013ms).

Alternate formats available

This item is also available on microfilm (Film 1467, Reel 2).

Related material

Forms part of the Benjamin Smith Barton Papers.

Early American History Note

The William Bartram meteorological diary is part of the Barton collection. It is a small journal that contains weather records for Philadelphia, 1790-1791.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Diaries.
  • Meteorological Data

Subject(s)

  • Ice on rivers, lakes, etc. -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
  • Icing (Meteorology) -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
  • Meteorology -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- Observations.
  • Natural history
  • Science and technology
  • Weather.