Resources in Early American History

1	Author:	Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Oration delivered February 24th 1775 before the American Philosophical Society
	Dates:	1775
	Abstract:	Summary(s) of Collection: David Rittenhouse's oration on astronomy delivered to the American Philosophical Society in 1775 is a long essay on the history of astronomy and astronomical knowledge, beginning with Chaldean knowledge systems and ending with the present. Rittenhouse includes his own thoughts on astronomy and its usefulness to society. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.520.4.R51ms
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Natural history \| Science and technology
	Genre:	Educational Material \| Institutional Records \| Manuscript Essays \| Scientific Data

2	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.

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