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1	Author:	Lyon, John,d. 1814.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Botanical journal, 1799-1814
	Dates:	1799-1814
	Abstract:	This bound journal details botantist John Lyon's various travels throughout the eastern United States, especially the Southeast. Included in his annotations are expenses, various plants purchased and collected, as well as occasional comments about the areas and people he visited. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.580.L99
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Natural history \| Travel
	Genre:	Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Botany. \| Natural history.

2	Author:	Michaux, André, 1746-1802	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Botanical journal in North America, 1787-1796
	Dates:	1787-1796
	Abstract:	The Collection consists of nine small journals Andre Michaux kept as he traveled throughout North America. His travels took him to places as far and wide as the Caribbean, Kentucky, and Hudson's Bay. The journal has been printed in APS's Proceedings 26 (1889):1. The Kentucky travels can be found in Reuben G. Thwaites' Early Western Travels, 1748-1846. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.580.M58
	Extent:	9 volume(s)
	Topics:	Natural history \| Travel
	Genre:	Scientific Data \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Botany \| Botany -- North America. \| Discoveries in geography.

3	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

4	Author:	Rafinesque, C. S. (Constantine Samuel ), 1783-1840	Requires cookie*
	Title:	C. S. (Constantine Samuel) Rafinesque Papers, 1808-1840
	Dates:	1808-1840
	Abstract:	The Rafinesque Collection consists of two types of documents: correspondence and copies of his writings. The correspondence is separated into three distinct parts: general correspondence, correspondence with Augustin Pyramus de Candole (a Swiss botanist), and correspondence with John Quincy Adams. The copies of his writings consist of manuscript essays, notebooks, lectures, and other materials that discuss various scientific topics, especially botany. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.R124
	Extent:	1.75 Linear Feet
	Topics:	International Travel \| Native America \| Natural history \| Science and technology \| Travel
	Genre:	Manuscript Essays \| Native American Materials \| Notebooks \| Political Correspondence \| Scientific Correspondence
	Subjects:	Anishinaabe \| Biology, genetics, eugenics \| Botany. \| Culture, community, organizations \| Delaware Indians \| Indians of North America -- Louisiana \| Ojibwa Indians \| Osage Indians \| Ottawa Indians \| Plains Indians \| Race, race relations, racism \| Wallam olum \| Zoology.