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1	Author:	Parnell, Richard,1810-1882.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Richard Parnell Notebook
	Dates:	1839-1840
	Abstract:	The Richard Parnell Notebook is a travel journal Parnell kept as he traveled in the Caribbean and United States from 1839-1840. The book contains many watercolor sketches of sea life. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.597.P24n
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Natural history \| Science and technology
	Genre:	Art \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Fishes -- Jamaica \| Ichthyology -- Jamaica

2	Author:	Le Conte, John Eatton, 1784-1860	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Entomological drawings, n.d.
	Dates:	n.d.
	Abstract:	These eight volumes of John LeConte's work contain thousands of entomological drawings, some in color and others in black and white. A couple of drawings have been attributed to Titian Peale. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.595.7.L493
	Extent:	8 volume(s)
	Topics:	Science and technology
	Genre:	Art \| Scientific Data \| Sketchbooks
	Subjects:	Beetles. \| Diptera. \| Entomology. \| Flies. \| Hemiptera. \| Hymenoptera. \| Insects. \| Lepidoptera. \| Myriapoda. \| Natural history. \| Spiders.

3	Author:	Questebrune, John	Requires cookie*
	Title:	A Short Introduction to Natural Philosophy
	Dates:	1718-1720
	Abstract:	This volume compiles a wide array of scientific knowledge for the early eighteenth century. John Questerbrune wrote the volume between 1718 and 1720. It covers natural philosphy, medicine, astronomy, and the environment. The hand-written volume includes a series of sketches. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.500.Q3
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Literature, Arts, and Culture \| Science and technology
	Genre:	Art \| Dissertations \| Educational Material \| Manuscript Essays \| Maps and Surveys \| Sketchbooks
	Subjects:	Anatomy -- 18th century \| Astronomy -- 18th century \| Botany -- 18th century \| Chocolate \| Coffee \| Conception -- Early works to 1800 \| Death \| Diseases \| Medicinal plants \| Mineralogy -- 18th century \| Natural history -- 18th century \| Occultism -- Early works to 1900 \| Physics -- Ireland -- Early works to 1800 \| Religion and science \| Sympathy \| Tea

4	Author:	Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Isaac Lea journals, 1832, 1852-1853
	Dates:	1832-1853
	Abstract:	Isaac Lea was a Philadelphia based geologist and publisher. He was primarily a publisher, founding the firm Lea and Febiger, which had its origins in Matthew Carey's publishing house. Isaac married Carey's daughter Frances Anne in 1821. Always interested in science, in 1851, after retiring from the day-to-day operations of his printing firm, he dedicated his time to geology and other scientific interests. This collection contains the journals of Isaac Lea's trips to Europe in 1832 and 1852-53. Lea traveled to Europe to become acquainted with European ideas and methods, although both trips – especially the earlier one – included much sightseeing. Very much a gentleman scientist, Lea gained wide-respect for his knowledge and work, earning an honorary doctorate from Harvard. These travel journals provide insight into some of the people and practices he encountered in Europe that may have shaped his ideas about science. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.L462
	Extent:	16 volume(s)
	Topics:	American Revolution \| Americans Abroad \| Military History \| Printing and Publishing \| Science and technology
	Genre:	Art \| Sketchbooks \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Naturalists.

5	Author:	Audubon, John James, 1785-1851	Requires cookie*
	Title:	John James Audubon Papers
	Dates:	1821-1845
	Abstract:	This fairly large collection (over 200 letters) of John James Audubon material consists primarily of John's correspondence with his wife Lucy and son Victor. The collection shows a personal side of Audubon who kept his wife and son informed of all aspects of his work and travels. The letters to his wife – "my dearest friend" – are particularly affectionate and open. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.Au25
	Extent:	0.75 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Business and Skilled Trades \| Literature, Arts, and Culture \| Natural history \| Printing and Publishing \| Science and technology
	Genre:	Art \| Business Records and Accounts \| Family Correspondence \| General Correspondence
	Subjects:	Birds -- North America \| Natural history -- North America \| Naturalist \| Ornithologist \| Ornithology -- North America

6	Author:	Baldwin, Loammi, 1780-1838	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Loammi Baldwin diary, 9 September 1823 - 29 November 1823
	Dates:	1823
	Abstract:	The Diary of Loammi Baldwin (September 9 – November 29, 1823) chronicles a portion of Baldwin's trip to Europe where he observed European canals and other internal improvements. Baldwin was a leading civil engineer in antebellum America, and he traveled to Europe to learn about tested methods and good practices that he could bring back to America. The journal begins with Baldwin departing London for Dover and follows his trip through Holland and France. The diary contains numerous sketches of machinery, including carriages, canals, locks, boats, and steam-engine parts. There are also observations on European cities, towns, and customs. Many of the canal sketches are elaborate and detailed. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.B189
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Americans Abroad \| Business and Skilled Trades \| Engineering \| International Travel \| Science and technology \| Travel
	Genre:	Art \| Scientific Data \| Sketchbooks \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Canals -- Belgium. \| Canals -- Design and construction. \| Canals -- England. \| Canals -- France. \| Canals -- Netherlands. \| Technology - History

7	Author:	Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Violetta Delafield-Benjamin Smith Barton Collection
	Dates:	1783-1817
	Abstract:	The extensive Benjamin Smith Barton collection contains six sections: Correspondence, Bound Volumes (including notebooks), Subject Files, and Graphic Materials. The material includes numerous images, sketches, notes, printed material, and other correspondence. The collection also has numerous copper plates that were used to print images drawn by Barton. Although a collection this large touches on a variety of interesting and important subjects, the collection's strength is its wealth of data on nineteenth century medical, botanical, and Native American studies. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.B284d
	Extent:	10 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Business and Skilled Trades \| Education \| Language and Linguistics \| Literature, Arts, and Culture \| Medicine \| Native America \| Natural history \| Printing and Publishing \| Science and technology \| Travel
	Genre:	Art \| Family Correspondence \| General Correspondence \| Language Material \| Notebooks \| Political Correspondence \| Sketchbooks \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Bartram's Garden (Philadelphia, Pa.) \| Botanists \| Botany -- Study and teaching -- 19th century \| Botany -- Virginia \| Chemistry -- 18th century \| Cherokee Indians \| Cherokee language \| Choctaw Indians \| Dysentery. \| Electricity -- 18th century \| Ethnobotany \| Geology -- 18th century \| Gout \| Indians of North America \| Indians of North America -- Agriculture \| Indians of North America -- Languages \| Kaigana Indians \| Kaskaskia Indians \| Mammals -- Classification \| Mandan Indians \| Mastodons \| Materia medica \| Medicine -- Practice -- 18th century \| Medicine -- Study and teaching -- 18th century \| Meteorology -- United States -- 18th century \| Meteors \| Mineralogy \| Natural history -- 18th century \| Natural history -- 19th century \| Osage language \| Physicians -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia \| Physics \| Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796 \| Seminole Indians \| Seneca Indians \| Tuscarora Indians \| University of Pennsylvania -- Faculty \| Venereal disease \| Yellow fever \| Yellow fever -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- 1793 \| Zoology -- 18th century