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A. A. Fesquet drawings and notebooks, 1841-1865 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.55 linear feet
Abstract:
Adolphe Amdée Fesquet was a French chemist and engineer, active during the second half of the 19th century. He attended the École Centrale des Arts et Manufactures in France and later moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he worked as a chemical engineer and became involved in translating various French technical books into English. The A. A. Fesquet drawings and notebooks, 1841-1865, consist of pencil and ink drawings annotated in French, notebooks and unbound notes, and two unlabeled portraits.

Held at: The Historical and Interpretive Collections of The Franklin Institute [Contact Us]

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A. A. Fesquet notebooks, 1852-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:
8 volumes
Abstract:
Eight volumes comprising notes of lectures from courses on chemistry taken by A. A. Fesquet during his university education spanning the years from 1852 to 1856.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]