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1	Author:	Fabbroni, Giovanni Valentino Mattia, 1752-1822	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Giovanni Valentino Mattia Fabbroni papers, ca. 1770s-1875
	Dates:	Circa 1770-1875
	Abstract:	This Collection of Giovanni Fabbroni letters contain a range of correspondence that Fabbroni carried on with fellow scientists throughout Europe. Although much of Fabbroni's travel and correspondence focused on Continental Europe, his wide-ranging correspondence can offer insight into the British Atlantic World and the flow of ideas and information within it. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.F113
	Extent:	8 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Beyond Early America \| Science and technology
	Genre:	Foreign Language \| Scientific Correspondence
	Subjects:	Agriculture \| Botany. \| Bridges. \| Coinage. \| Geology. \| Locks (Hydraulic engineering) -- Middle Atlantic states -- History. \| Machinery -- Drawings. \| Manufacturing processes. \| Museums -- History. \| Natural history. \| Tools -- Drawings. \| Weights and measures.

2	Author:	Anonymous	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Traité de la physique, [17--]
	Dates:	Circa 18th century
	Abstract:	Written during the 18th century, this volume describes some of the principles of physics. The text is in French and there are occasional diagrams and sketches next to the text. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.530.T68t
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Science and technology
	Genre:	Educational Material \| Foreign Language \| Notebooks \| Scientific Data
	Subjects:	Physics.

3	Author:	Michaux, Francois André, 1770-1855	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Francois André Michaux papers, 1802-1911
	Dates:	1802-1911
	Abstract:	The F.A. Michaux Collection is a large collection of correspondence. Francois Michaux was the son of Andre Michaux. He was, like his father, a botanist. Francois also was an active member of the APS. Michaux regularly corresponded with peers in Europe, and this collection captures the conveyance of news, information, and knowledge across the Atlantic. As an active member of the APS and other institutions, Michaux's correspondence also lends insight into the establishment and operation of many scientific institutions. The vast majority of the collection consists of outgoing correspondence from Michaux; his primary correspondent was John Vaughan of the APS. The correspondence is almost exclusively in French. Later documents reflect the APS's continued interest in silviculture, which was spurred by a bequest by Michaux. Included in this section is the APS's acquisition of books and involvement in forest preservation and development, including the planting and preservation of Michaux Grove in Fairmount Park. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.M58.1
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Science and technology
	Genre:	Foreign Language \| General Correspondence \| Institutional Records \| Scientific Data
	Subjects:	Forests and forestry -- United States.

4	Author:	Beccaria, Giambatista, 1716-1781	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Giambatista Beccaria Papers
	Dates:	1766-1780
	Abstract:	The Beccaria Collection consists of a folio size volume of collected letters and essays. Giovanni Battista Beccaria was a leading scientist in eighteenth century Italy. The collection includes letters Beccaria wrote to Franklin as well as drafts of essays he prepared for publication. The topics of the letters include discussions of electricity, meteorology, and astronomy. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.B385
	Extent:	0.75 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Beyond Early America \| Science and technology
	Genre:	Foreign Language \| Manuscript Essays \| Scientific Correspondence
	Subjects:	Auroras. \| Earthquakes -- Early works to 1800 \| Electricity -- Early works to 1800 \| Electricity -- Experiments \| Lightning \| Lightning rods \| Meteorology -- Italy -- Observations \| Phosphorescence \| Physics -- Early works to 1800 \| Scientific apparatus and instruments -- 18th century \| Sunspots

5	Author:	Beccaria, Giambatista, 1716-1781	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Ex Phisicis Institutionibus, 1769
	Dates:	1769
	Abstract:	Giovanni Battista Beccaria was a leading scientist in eighteenth century Italy. In addition to the manuscript collection, the APS also has a bound handwritten volume of Beccaria entitled Ex Phisics Institutionibus. This volume has the feel of a textbook with chapters on different subjects, most dealing with electricity. The back of the book contains fourteen plates. These plates contain diagrams on weights and measures, mechanics, astronomy, and mathematics. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.537.B38exp
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Natural history \| Science and technology
	Genre:	Educational Material \| Foreign Language \| Manuscript Essays \| Scientific Data
	Subjects:	Copernican system \| Cosmography. \| Education \| Electricity -- Early works to 1850. \| Electricity -- Experiments. \| Mathematics -- Research -- Italy. \| Physics -- Research -- Italy.

6	Author:	Anonymous	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Traité de physique et de chymie, ca. 1800
	Dates:	Circa 1800
	Abstract:	This beautifully bound volume contains numerous essays on scientific developments that occurred in the 18th century. The text of the notebook is written so that the manuscript appears like a published work. Among the topics discussed are electricity, physics, balloons, pharmacology, and an invention by Peter Woulfe. The notebook is in French. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.537.G18
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Education \| Science and technology
	Genre:	Educational Material \| Foreign Language \| Manuscript Essays \| Notebooks \| Scientific Data
	Subjects:	Balloons. \| Chemistry -- Experiments. \| Electricity -- Early works to 1850. \| Gases. \| Hydraulics. \| Pharmacology. \| Science -- History. \| Technology -- History.

7	Author:	Evans, David, 1681-1751	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Aliquot rudimenta philosophiae sive pauca introductoria compendia, technologiae, logicae, rhetoricae et physicae
	Dates:	1747
	Abstract:	Written in Latin, this essay on natural philosophy written by Pennsylvania minister David Evans in 1747 reflects his broad knowledge of natural history. Please see the entire MOLE entry for a more detailed summary of the volume's content. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.509.Ev5
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Education \| Natural history \| Science and technology
	Genre:	Educational Material \| Foreign Language \| Manuscript Essays \| Scientific Data
	Subjects:	Logic -- Early work to 1800 \| Natural theology -- Early works to 1800 \| Physics -- Early work to 1800 \| Religion and science \| Rhetoric -- Early work to 1800