| Author: | Patterson family. | Requires cookie* | |
| Title: | Patterson-Lord papers, [ca. 1809]-1876 | ||
| Dates: | Circa 1809-1876 | ||
| Abstract: | Previously catalogued with the Robert Patterson Collection, The Patterson-Lord Collection contains contains a range of documents that touch on many different topics, although most have to do with science and engineering. The largest portion of the documents relate to scientific correspondence to Robert Patterson, a member of the APS. 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. View finding aid for a full description | ||
| Call #: | Mss.B.P274.2 | ||
| Extent: | 0.5 Linear Feet | ||
| Topics: | Americans Abroad | Education | Science and technology | ||
| Genre: | General Correspondence | Institutional Records | ||
| Subjects: | Education -- Europe -- 19th century. |
