| | | Author: | Correia da Serra, José Francisco, 1750-1823 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Note nécrologique sur le Docteur Wistar, 1818
| | | | Dates: | 1818 | | | | Abstract: | This small bound volume contains a range of information on Caspar Wistar's life. There is a French essay on Wistar, a 47-page printed eulogy published by the APS, various newspaper clippings, and letters from others, all commemorating Wistar's life. A range of significant moments in Wistar's life are discussed, such as the yellow fever epidemic, scientific pursuits and friends, and his career as a professor at the University of Pennsylvania
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.B.W76c | | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | Medicine | Philadelphia History | Science and technology | | | | Genre: | General Correspondence | Manuscript Essays | Printed Material | | | | Subjects: | Physicians | |
| | Author: | Coxe, John Redman, 1773-1864 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Observations & remarks tending to explain certain parts of the sacred scriptures, 1812-1813
| | | | Dates: | 1812-1813 | | | | Abstract: | John Redman Coxe was a premier physician in nineteenth century America best known for his work in medicine as a physician, teacher, and author. The John Redman Coxe Collection shows a different side of Coxe. The APS Collection is a bound, handwritten essay by Coxe entitled, "Observations and Remarks Tending to Explain Certain Parts of the Sacred Scriptures, 1812-1813." This fascinating and often-sophisticated volume deals with various arguments put forward by skeptics that challenge the accuracy of the Bible, with particular attention paid to Genesis. Coxe then offers his own rebuttal or the rebuttal of others. Coxe frequently challenges prevailing translations of Hebrew words, believing that more accurate definitions can sometimes solve confusion or controversy. Although the work was never published, it does offer insight into the types of debates about the Bible accessible to Americans in the nineteenth century.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.220.2.C836 | | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | Natural history | Religion | Science and technology | | | | Genre: | Manuscript Essays | | | | Subjects: | Bible - Criticism, interpretation, etc. | |
| | Author: | Dale, Richard, 1756-1826 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Richard Dale papers, 1780-1845
| | | | Dates: | 1780-1845 | | | | 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.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.Film.334 | | | | Extent: | 1 microfilm_reel(s) | | | | Genre: | Microfilm Collection | |
| | Author: | Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Charles Darwin diary and correspondence written during the voyage of the Beagle, 1831-1836
Accessioned, 1972
(Film 496.14)
| | | | Dates: | 1831-1836 | | | | Abstract: | This microfilm collection may be of interest to early American scholars.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.Film.496.14 | | | | Extent: | 1 microfilm_reel(s) | | | | Genre: | Microfilm Collection | |
| | Author: | Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Charles Darwin Papers Editorial Project Collection
| | | | Dates: | 1821-1882 | | | | 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.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.Ms.Coll.28 | | | | Extent: | 48 Linear Feet | | | | Topics: | Beyond Early America | | | | Subjects: | Evolution (Biology) | |
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