Sir Hans Sloane correspondence, ca. 1647-1743

Mss.H.S.Film.18

Date: Circa 1647-1743 | Size: 16 film_reel(s)
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Abstract

These are the Sloane manuscripts 4036-4069, comprised principally of letters to Sloane from scholars, physicians, naturalists, and collectors in Great Britain, Europe, and America.

Background note

Hans Sloane was a physician, naturalist, and founder of the British Museum.

Collection Information

Physical description

16 film reels.

Provenance

Received from British Museum and accessioned, 1966 (1966 633mf).

Location of originals:

Originals in British Museum.

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.

General note

There is a guide to the manuscripts on this microfilm on reel 1.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Microfilm Collection

Subject(s)

  • Natural history.
  • Science.