William Bartram commonplace book, [ca. 1760-1800]

Mss.Film.1342

Date: Circa 1760-1800 | Size: 1 microfilm_reel(s)

Abstract

Commonplace book reproduced from the original in the possession of Mrs. John Robinson, Cranford, N.J., 1975.

Background note

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

Collection Information

Physical description

1 microfilm reel.

Provenance

Presented by Mrs. John Robinson, 25 Hampton Road, Cranford, NJ 07016, and accessioned, 1975 (1975 721mf).

Location of originals:

Originals in possession of Mrs. John Robinson, Cranford, NJ.

Early American History Note

This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Commonplace books.
  • Microfilm Collection

Subject(s)

  • Natural history.