Science
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Benjamin Banneker astronomical journal
Collection
Identifier: MS 2700
Abstract
The astronomical journal of mathematician and astronomer Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806), one of the first African Americans to be recognized for his scientific achievements. He was also a successful farmer, surveyor, and almanac author and was largely self-taught.
Dates:
1781, 1790-1802, 1806
Warden papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0871
Abstract
This collection contains nine volumes of letterbooks of David Baillie Warden's letters sent, 1807-45, many miscellaneous notes compiled by Warden on America for publication; and a vast number of letters received by David Baillie Warden while in Paris, 1804-45. Correspondants include: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Marshall, John Quincy Adams, Albert Gallatin, Nicholas Biddle, Elbridge Gerry, Joel Poinsett, George Bancroft, Joel Barrow, Jared Sparks, Noah Webster, J....
Dates:
1797-1851
Found in:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
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Warden papers