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1	Author:	Marie, Joseph Françcois , 1738-1801	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Philosopiae Quarta Pars Seu Phisica
	Dates:	1763-1764
	Abstract:	This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.500.M34
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Beyond Early America
	Subjects:	Physics -- Early works to 1800 \| Physics -- France -- 18th century

2	Author:	Morton, Charles, 1627-1698	Requires cookie*
	Title:	A System of Physicks (Compedium Physicae)
	Dates:	Circa 1700
	Abstract:	This collection is a manuscript copy of Charles Morton's "System of Physicks," which was used as one of the primary textbooks for teaching natural history in early America. The MOLE entry contains a detailed discussion of the text, its provenance, and its author. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.530.Sy8
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Education
	Genre:	Educational Material \| Manuscript Essays
	Subjects:	Physics -- Early works to 1800 \| Science and technology

3	Author:	Evans, David, 1681-1751	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Aliquot rudimenta philosophiae sive pauca introductoria compendia, technologiae, logicae, rhetoricae et physicae
	Dates:	1747
	Abstract:	Written in Latin, this essay on natural philosophy written by Pennsylvania minister David Evans in 1747 reflects his broad knowledge of natural history. Please see the entire MOLE entry for a more detailed summary of the volume's content. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.509.Ev5
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Education \| Natural history \| Science and technology
	Genre:	Educational Material \| Foreign Language \| Manuscript Essays \| Scientific Data
	Subjects:	Logic -- Early work to 1800 \| Natural theology -- Early works to 1800 \| Physics -- Early work to 1800 \| Religion and science \| Rhetoric -- Early work to 1800

4	Author:	Beccaria, Giambatista, 1716-1781	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Giambatista Beccaria Papers
	Dates:	1766-1780
	Abstract:	The Beccaria Collection consists of a folio size volume of collected letters and essays. Giovanni Battista Beccaria was a leading scientist in eighteenth century Italy. The collection includes letters Beccaria wrote to Franklin as well as drafts of essays he prepared for publication. The topics of the letters include discussions of electricity, meteorology, and astronomy. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.B385
	Extent:	0.75 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Beyond Early America \| Science and technology
	Genre:	Foreign Language \| Manuscript Essays \| Scientific Correspondence
	Subjects:	Auroras. \| Earthquakes -- Early works to 1800 \| Electricity -- Early works to 1800 \| Electricity -- Experiments \| Lightning \| Lightning rods \| Meteorology -- Italy -- Observations \| Phosphorescence \| Physics -- Early works to 1800 \| Scientific apparatus and instruments -- 18th century \| Sunspots

5	Author:	Various	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Scientists Collection
	Dates:	1563-1973
	Abstract:	This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.509.L56
	Extent:	5.75 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Beyond Early America
	Subjects:	Animal magnetism. \| Astronomy \| Astronomy -- Early works to 1800 \| Azores -- Description and travel \| Bertrand, J. (Joseph), 1822-1900 \| Conchology \| Evolution (Biology) \| Geology \| Natural history \| Paleontology \| Physics \| Physics -- Early works to 1800 \| Science \| Shells. \| Silkworms \| Wistar, Caspar, 1761-1818