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	Author:	Smyth, W. H. (William Henry), 1788-1865	Requires cookie*
	Title:	W. H. (William Henry) Smyth correspondence, 1820-1864
	Dates:	1820-1864
	Abstract:	This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.Sm98
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Beyond Early America
	Subjects:	Astronomical instruments. \| Astronomy. \| Microscopy. \| Nautical almanacs. \| Submarines (Ships)

	Author:	Somerville, Mary (1780-1872)	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Mary Somerville papers, [ca. 1781-ca. 1877]
	Dates:	Circa 1781-1877
	Abstract:	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. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.Film.1281
	Extent:	19 microfilm_reel(s)
	Subjects:	Astronomy. \| Light -- Physiological effect. \| Physical geography. \| Science -- Great Britain. \| Women scientists -- Germany.

	Author:	Spencer, Nathan.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Nathan Spencer's account of Godfrey, 1809
	Dates:	1809
	Abstract:	This volume contains an essay, apparently written by Pennsylvania farmer Nathan Spencer, about Thomas Godfrey. There are also copies of James Logan's correspondence. Some believe Godfrey invented the quadrant, and Spencer's biography argues this point. Spencer also claims to live on the same farm that Godfrey had owned. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.G54s
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Science and technology
	Genre:	Manuscript Essays
	Subjects:	Astronomy. \| Hydrographic surveying. \| Navigation. \| Quadrant.

	Author:	unknown	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Reports on papers read to the Académie royale des sciences, Paris, 1746
	Dates:	1746
	Abstract:	This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.506.44.In73p
	Extent:	1 volume,_208_p.
	Topics:	Beyond Early America
	Subjects:	Astronomy. \| Electricity. \| Geometry. \| Natural history.

	Author:	unknown	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Robert M. (Robert Maskell) Patterson papers, 1775-1853
	Dates:	1775-1853
	Abstract:	The Robert Patterson Collection contains a range of documents that touch on many different topics, although most have to do with science and engineering. The earliest documents relate to the Leiper Canal, including Rittenhouse's appraisal of it, and official documents relating to its creation. The largest portion of the documents is scientific correspondence to Robert Patterson, a member of the American Philosophical Society. Much of this correspondence is done under the cover of official APS business. Of particular note are a series of letters relating to nautical calculations that include complex equations used to determine longitude and latitude for nautical almanacs. There are also various lecture notes on natural philosophy, death, mathematics, engineering, and other subjects. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.P274
	Extent:	0.5 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Americans Abroad \| Early National Politics \| Education \| Military History \| Native America \| Science and technology \| War of 1812
	Genre:	Educational Material \| General Correspondence \| Institutional Records \| Notebooks \| Political Correspondence \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Algebra. \| Annuities. \| Astronomy. \| Canals. \| Clocks and watches. \| Coal. \| Electricity. \| Magnetism. \| Mathematics. \| Meteorology -- Observations. \| Navigation (Astronautics) \| Optics. \| Physics. \| Quarries and quarrying -- Pennsylvania. \| Sound. \| Time clocks.

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