| 1 | Author: | Wistar, Caspar, 1761-1818 | Requires cookie* |
| Title: | Caspar Wistar Papers | ||
| Dates: | 1794-1817 | ||
| Abstract: | This bound volume contains approximately forty-four content rich letters written to Caspar Wistar, a prominent Philadelphian and scientist. Wistar's wide-ranging scientific interests are captured in the broad content of these letters. Topics of discussion include APS business, distillation, fossils and skeletons, scientific expeditions, and various letters of introductions sent to Wistar. A significant number are written in French. View finding aid for a full description | ||
| Call #: | Mss.B.W76 | ||
| Extent: | 1 volume(s) | ||
| Topics: | International Travel | Medicine | Natural history | Science and technology | Travel | ||
| Genre: | General Correspondence | Scientific Correspondence | ||
| Subjects: | American Philosophical Society | Botany | Medicine -- 19th century | Paleontology -- 19th century | Yellow fever |
