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James C. Booth papers, 1833-1888 (bulk) 1772-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5.1 linear foot (4261 items)
Abstract:: The James C. Booth papers consist of an extensive collection of Booth's personal, professional, and family papers. Included is a large collection of incoming and outgoing correspondence with colleagues in the chemistry and geology professions; substantial correspondence with family members, notably his mother, Ann Bolton Booth, and his wife Margaret M. "Rettie" Booth; and extensive correspondence with and concerning professional and charitable organizations. Booth's work as a chemical consultant and assayer, as well as his work as Chief Melter and Refiner at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, is documented in correspondence and documents. A collection of James Booth's journals and notebooks, including his survey notes taken during the 1838 Delaware Geological Survey, are also present.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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]

Thomas Charles Hope lectures on chemistry, 1796-1797 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume divided into five sections of notes of lectures on Chemistry, on Institutions of Medicine, Medical Jurisprudence, Materia Medica, and Botany.

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

Caspar Wistar lectures on chemistry, circa 1790 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising undated manuscript notes on chemistry kept by Christopher Heydrick, circa 1790.

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

John Fries Frazer chemistry lectures, 1859-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume of manuscript notes of chemistry lectures given by Professor John Frazer of the University of Pennsylvania, to the Sophomore Class of 1859-1860 kept by Richard H. Newton.

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

Ernest Maindron collection of Académie des Sciences documents and letters, 1838-1891 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: Documents relating to the Académie des sciences (Paris) in the mid- to late-1800s, including letters to Ernest Maindron from members of the Académie.

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

Russel Clark notes on chemistry lectures delivered by Dr. James Woodhouse at the University of Pennsylvania, approximately 1798-1809 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear_foot (1 volume)
Abstract:: This notebook documenting chemistry lectures delivered by Dr. James Woodhouse at the University of Pennsylvania was kept by Russel Clark some time after 1798 and before 1809. The first section of the notebook focuses on the theoretical principles of chemistry, while the latter half of the volume lists and describes various substances organized by their scientific classifications. Dr. James Woodhouse (1770-1809) was a prominent chemist and lecturer and chair of the chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania.

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

Edgar Fahs Smith papers, circa 1870-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:: 110 boxes
Abstract:: The papers comprise Smith's personal and business correspondence, including exchanges with the United States Army Chemical Warfare Service regarding the use of chemical weapons in World War I; notebooks of his chemical research; bound lectures from his teaching; biographical material; personal photographs; pamphlets written by Smith; memorabilia that includes awards and certificates; and clippings. The bulk of the correspondence with Smith runs from 1877 until his death in 1928; correspondence dated after 1928 is addressed to his widow, Margie A. Smith.

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

John Havelock Gunter notebooks, 1917-1948, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: This collection contains six notebooks kept by dentist John Havelock Gunter (1888-1949) as well as some pamphlets relating to dentistry and clippings from medical journals. Gunter's notebooks, probably created while Gunter was working towards his medical degree at Temple University, contain information on pharmacology, physical diagnosis, organic chemistry and a variety of diseases and disorders.

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

Annales de chimie letters and documents, 1790-1809 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:: Annales de chimie is a scientific journal that was founded in Paris, France, in 1789 by Louis-Bernard Guyton de Morveau (1737-1816) and Antoine Lavoisier (1743-1794). This collection contains letters, pamphlets and manuscripts relating to Guyton de Morveau and his work as a lead editor of the Annales de chimie. Documents include foreign language originals, copy texts, or the actual printer's copy.

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

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