| 1. | Title: | William Bartram Meteorological Diary (1790-1791) | |
| Dates: | 1790 - 1791 | ||
| Extent: | 1 volume | ||
| Locations: | Philadelphia | ||
| Abstract: | William Bartram's meteorological diary spans 1/1/1790-9/13/1791 and includes daily observations of temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation. Occasionally, Bartram records the effects of weather on Philadelphia. For example, in the winter of 1790 he notes that the Schuylkill freezes over in at least two distinct entries (1/23 and 2/7). Researchers investigating Philadelphia weather conditions in the early national period may find this volume useful. | ||
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William Bartram's meteorological diary spans 1/1/1790-9/13/1791 and includes daily observations of temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation. Occasionally, Bartram records the effects of weather on Philadelphia. For example, in the winter of 1790 he notes that the Schuylkill freezes over in at least two distinct entries (1/23 and 2/7). Researchers investigating Philadelphia weather conditions in the early national period may find this volume useful. View Full Description in New Window | |||
| Subjects: | Bartram, William, 1739-1823. | Diaries. | Meteorology. | Philadelphia history | ||
| Collection: | William Bartram meteorological diary, January 1, 1790 - September 13, 1791 (Mss.B.B284.d.vol.15) | ||
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