| | 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.
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| | | 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. | |
| Author: | University of Virginia.Board of Visitors. | Requires cookie* | | Title: | University of Virginia. Board of Visitors. Minutes, 1814-1828
| | | Dates: | 1814-1828 | | | Abstract: | This collection contains the Minutes of the Board of Visitors for the Albemarle Academy (1814) and Central College (1817-1819), the predecessors of the University of Virginia. Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and James Madison were members of the Board. Monroe's service on a committee is listed, and Jefferson is listed as rector for the university. Among the topics discussed were professorships for Natural History and Ancient Languages. Robert Patterson of Philadelphia received the appointment – and a salary of $600.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.378.755.V8lbo | | | Extent: | 2 volume(s) | | | Topics: | Colony and State Specific History | Education | | | Genre: | Educational Material | Institutional Records | |
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