Subject: Quaker naturalists - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Benjamin Sharp (1858-1915), a zoologist who was primarily affiliated with the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, attended Swarthmore College (1876) and earned a M.D. and Ph. D. from the University of Pennsylvania. A birthright member of the Society of Friends (Quakers), Dr. Sharp was the son of Benjamin and Hannah B. (Leedom) Sharp of the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pa. He was married to Virginia May of Ridley, Mass. The family moved to Massachusetts in the early 20th century, and Dr. Sharp served as Representative for Nantucket to the Massachusetts Legislature. The collection consists primarily of correspondence from friends and colleagues, memorabilia from Swarthmore College, and family materials, including the diary of Rebecca Sharp.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Extent:: 30.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Daniel L. McKinley (1925-2010) was a biology professor and historian of natural history. The Daniel McKinley book research files on natural history, 1963-1999, consist mostly of article reprints and an associated card file, but also feature biographical files on historically important naturalists. Featured in McKinley's biographical research are "the father of American botany" John Bartram (1699-1777) and his son, naturalist William Bartram (1739-1823).

Held at: John Bowman Bartram Special Collections Library [Contact Us]

Extent:: 3.25 linear feet
Abstract:: Graceanna Lewis (1821-1912) was a published scholar, naturalist, lecturer, abolitionist and social reformer. This collection contains research and lecture notes on a variety of topics including: botany, ornithology, crystallography, mineralogy, zoology, ichthyology, embryology, neurology, and chemistry. There are botanical illustrations, leaf and ornithology charts, prints and sketches depicting the classification of the animal and plant kingdoms, and botanical sketches on wood blocks. In addition to scientific notes, there are notes and lectures depicting her views on the abolition of slavery, women's equality, and the force of nature and its place in the universe.

Held at: Delaware County Institute of Science [Contact Us]

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