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 Author:  Walker, John,1731-1803.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Natural History, May 3, 1790 - December 2, 1790     
 Dates:  1790 
 Abstract:  This volume contains lectures and essays compiled by John Walker, a professor of natural history at Edinburgh.

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 Call #:  Mss.504.W15 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Education | Natural history 
 Genre:  Educational Material 
 Subjects:  Botany. | Mineralogy. | Natural history. | Ornithology. | Zoology. 
 Author:  Wheatley, Charles M. (Charles Moore), 1822-1882Requires cookie*
 Title:  Charles M.(Charles Moore) Wheatley papers, 1840-1882     
 Dates:  1840-1882 
 Abstract:  This collection contains the correspondence of Charles Wheatley. The correspondence captures his scientific undertakings in the mid/late-nineteenth century. Wheatley was based in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and he was active in Philadelphia's scientific community.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.W558 
 Extent:  0.5 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Education | Philadelphia History | Science and technology 
 Genre:  Scientific Correspondence 
 Subjects:  Mineralogy. | Mines and mineral resources -- Pennsylvania -- Phoenixville. | Mining engineers. | Natural history. | Paleontology. | Shells. 
 Author:  Young, Aaron,b. 1819.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Aaron Young papers, [ca. 1839-1894]     
 Dates:  Circa 1839-1894 
 Abstract:  The Andrew Young Collection contains a series of letters that reflect Young's interest in the sciences and natural history. Most date to the mid- to late-century. Some of the later documents contain correspondence from Young relating to his time in Brazil as an American consul.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.Y81 
 Extent:  0.5 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Americans Abroad | Diplomatic History | Education | International Travel | Science and technology 
 Genre:  Diplomatic Material | Educational Material 
 Subjects:  Botany. | Geology. | Mineralogy. | Natural history -- Maine. 
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