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1Author:  AnonymousRequires cookie*
 Title:  Scientific copybook, [n.d.]     
 Dates:  Circa 19th c. 
 Abstract:  This scientific copybook is like a commonplace book. It has various essays on a range of scientifc topics. The essays had been printed in various journals that were then copied in manuscript form in this notebook. Some entries note the source from which they were copied. The partially filled notebook was likely compiled sometime in the early nineteenth century.

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 Call #:  Mss.500.Cop79 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Science and technology 
 Genre:  Commonplace Book | Educational Material | Manuscript Essays | Notebooks | Scientific Data 
 Subjects:  Astronomy. | Natural history. | Zoology. 
2Author:  AnonymousRequires cookie*
 Title:  [Eclipses of the sun and moon, 1820-1838], n.d.     
 Dates:  Circa 1820-1838 
 Abstract:  This collection of astronomical calculations from 1786-1838 consists of various loose notes on eclipses and solar/lunar calculations, including information on an eclipse as witnessed in Canton and Philadelphia. The collection also has a folio size bound volume that diagrams (sometimes with color added) eclipses for the years 1818, 1820, 1822, 1823, 1824, 1829, 1838, as observed in Philadelphia.

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 Call #:  Mss.521.8.Ec6 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Science and technology 
 Genre:  Scientific Data 
 Subjects:  Astronomy. | Eclipses. 
3Author:  Varley, Cromwell J.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Journal of Astronomical Observations     
 Dates:  1845-1858 
 Abstract:  This volume is largely empty. It contains some meteorological observations, other astronomical calculations, and drawings.

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 Call #:  Mss.522.1942.V42 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Science and technology 
 Genre:  Scientific Data 
 Subjects:  Astronomy -- Observations | Comets -- Observations. | Planets -- Observations | Stars -- Observations. 
4Author:  Freehauff, Daniel.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Astronomical calculations, 1778, 1779     
 Dates:  1778-1779 
 Abstract:  These two volumes contain astronomical calculations for two eclipses observed in Philadelphia, one in 1778, the other in 1779. In addition to the data and calculations, the volumes contain detailed essays of how to make such calculations.

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 Call #:  Mss.523.78.F87c 
 Extent:  2 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Science and technology 
 Genre:  Manuscript Essays | Scientific Data 
 Subjects:  Astronomy. | Eclipses. 
5Author:  AnonymousRequires 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.

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 Call #:  Mss.530.T68t 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Science and technology 
 Genre:  Educational Material | Foreign Language | Notebooks | Scientific Data 
 Subjects:  Physics. 
6Author:  Mulhern, Edward, d.1833?Requires cookie*
 Title:  Dissertation on the doctrine and principles of magnetism     
 Dates:  1829 
 Abstract:  This is Edward Mulhern's dissertation on magnetism submitted to the APS in 1829.

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 Call #:  Mss.538.M91 
 Extent:  0.1 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Science and technology 
 Genre:  Dissertations | Educational Material | Manuscript Essays 
 Subjects:  Geodesy | Geomagnetism 
7Author:  Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804Requires cookie*
 Title:  Experiments relating to phlogiston and the conversion of water into air, 1783     
 Dates:  1783 
 Abstract:  This tall, slender volume details Joseph Priestley's experiments with the principles of fire, specifically inflammability, in 1783. The volume contains an essay laying out the theory of and debate surrounding "phlogiston" and then describes the experiments he took to prove its existence.

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 Call #:  Mss.540.1.P93 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Science and technology 
 Genre:  Manuscript Essays | Scientific Data 
 Subjects:  Phlogiston. 
8Author:  Genth, F. A. (Frederick Augustus), 1820-1893Requires cookie*
 Title:  Complete catalogue of the collection of minerals of Dr. F. A. Genth, [n.d.]     
 Dates:  n.d. 
 Abstract:  The bound volume contains a catalogue of Frederick Augustus Genth's library. It is over 100 pages long. Genth was a prominent scientist in Europe and the United States. Born in Germany, he fled during the tumult of 1848, arriving in Baltimore before settling in Philadelphia where he worked as a contract scientist and professor. A large portion of his papers are housed at Penn State.

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 Call #:  Mss.549.G283 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Science and technology 
 Genre:  Scientific Data 
 Subjects:  Minerals -- Catalogs and collections. 
9Author:  Adair, WilliamRequires cookie*
 Title:  William Adair meteorological notebook, 1776-1788     
 Dates:  1776-1788 
 Abstract:  This collection contains meteorological data for Lewes, Delaware from 1776-1788.

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 Call #:  Mss.551.5.Ad1 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Science and technology 
 Subjects:  Meteorology -- Delaware -- Observations. | Weather. 
10Author:  Jacobs, M.(Michael),1808-1871.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Meteorological observations made for the Franklin Institute, 1839-1865     
 Dates:  1839-1865 
 Abstract:  A bound notebook that contains detailed meteorological observations from Gettysburg, Pa.

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 Call #:  Mss.551.5.J12 
 Extent:  0.25 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Science and technology 
 Genre:  Meteorological Data 
 Subjects:  Meteorology -- Pennsylvania -- Gettysburg -- Observations. 
11Author:  Legaux, Peter, 1748-1827Requires cookie*
 Title:  Observations météorologiques faites à Springmill [Pennsylvania], 1787-1800     
 Dates:  1787-1800 
 Abstract:  These two volumes contain the meteorological records Peter Legaux kept for fourteen years in Spring Mill, Pennsylvania. One portion contains his correspondence to the American Philosophical Society in which he explains his methods for recording data. The materials dated 1801 were addressed to Thomas Jefferson, then president of the APS. The second part of the collection contains the raw data. Also included in the data collection are records from the 1740s to the 1770s for Philadelphia that are believed to be done by Phineas [possibly Israel] Pemberton.

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 Call #:  Mss.551.5.L52 
 Extent:  0.25 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Science and technology 
 Genre:  Meteorological Data 
 Subjects:  Meteorology -- Pennsylvania -- Observations. | Weather. 
12Author:  VariousRequires cookie*
 Title:  Meteorology Collection     
 Dates:  1748-1822 
 Abstract:  This collection contains a group of metrological observations made between the 1750-1800. The data was compiled at different locations and by different people. There are fifteen volumes kept by a member of the Pemberton family in the collection. These contain weather data for Philadelphia from the colonial and revolutionary era. There are also observations from England and elsewhere. Some of the data includes graphs and other detailed information.

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 Call #:  Mss.551.5.M56 
 Extent:  30 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Science and technology 
 Genre:  Meteorological Data 
 Subjects:  Meteorology - Delaware - Observations | Meteorology - New England - Observations | Meteorology - Observations | Meteorology - Pennsylvania | Meteorology - South America - Observations | Weather 
13Author:  Poyntell, William,1756-1811.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Thermometrical journal, 1803     
 Dates:  1803 
 Abstract:  William Poyntell kept this thermometric journal during his voyage from England to Delaware in 1803.

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 Call #:  Mss.551.5.P86 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Science and technology 
 Genre:  Meteorological Data | Scientific Data 
 Subjects:  Meteorology. | Temperature measurements. 
14Author:  Treat, John Breck.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Meteorological observations, 1805-1808, made at Arkansas     
 Dates:  1805-1808 
 Abstract:  John Breck Treat's meteorological observations for 1805-1808 contain information on the temperature, barometer, rainfall, and general observations for Arkansas in the recently acquired Louisiana Territory. The observations were given to Thomas Jefferson.

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 Call #:  Mss.551.5.T71 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Science and technology 
 Genre:  Meteorological Data | Scientific Data 
 Subjects:  Meteorology -- Observations -- Arkansas. 
15Author:  Le Conte, John Eatton, 1784-1860Requires 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.

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 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. 
16Author:  Du Pont de Nemours familyRequires cookie*
 Title:  Du Pont de Nemours family. Papers relating to the American Philosophical Society, 1800-1894     
 Dates:  1800-1894 
 Abstract:  This Du Pont Nemours Collection contains photocopies of correspondence that relate to APS business.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.D938f 
 Extent:  0.25 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Science and technology 
 Genre:  Institutional Records 
 Subjects:  Science -- Societies, etc. 
17Author:  Featherstonhaugh, George William, 1780-1866Requires cookie*
 Title:  George William Featherstonhaugh papers, 1809-1840     
 Dates:  1809-1840 
 Abstract:  This collection of George William Featherstonhaugh Correspondence. Featherstonhaugh was a prominent British scientist who traveled to America numerous times and helped promote internal improvements. The single original letter is to Benjamin Franklin Peale and discusses mineralogy. The other documents, all photocopies of originals in private hands, discuss science and APS business and are from APS members Peter Du Ponceau, John Vaughan, and James Mease.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.F31 
 Extent:  0.25 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Science and technology 
 Genre:  General Correspondence | Scientific Correspondence 
 Subjects:  Science -- Societies, etc. 
18Author:  Spencer, Nathan.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Nathan Spencer's account of Godfrey, 1809     
 Dates:  1809 
 Abstract:  This volume contains an essay, apparently written by Pennsylvania farmer Nathan Spencer, about Thomas Godfrey. There are also copies of James Logan's correspondence. Some believe Godfrey invented the quadrant, and Spencer's biography argues this point. Spencer also claims to live on the same farm that Godfrey had owned.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.G54s 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Science and technology 
 Genre:  Manuscript Essays 
 Subjects:  Astronomy. | Hydrographic surveying. | Navigation. | Quadrant. 
19Author:  Gray, Asa, 1810-1888Requires cookie*
 Title:  Asa Gray papers, 1838-1887     
 Dates:  1838-1887 
 Abstract:  This Collection consists of a variety of correspondence Asa Gray carried on with fellow scientists and collectors in the United States and Europe. Asa Gray was a leading nineteenth American botanist; securing a professorship at Harvard in 1842, he became perhaps the first professional botanist in America. The topic of the letters is almost exclusively botanical in nature. The correspondence includes discussions of publications, current specimens, and fossilized flora. Although Gray carried on extensive correspondence with Charles Darwin, none of that is in this manuscript collection, although the APS does have microfilm of Asa Gray's correspondence that contains some of this Darwin material.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.G78 
 Extent:  0.5 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Science and technology 
 Genre:  Educational Material | Scientific Correspondence 
 Subjects:  Botanical gardens. | Botany. | Education -- United States. | Plants -- Collection and preservation. | Shells. 
20Author:  Michaux, Francois André, 1770-1855Requires 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.

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 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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