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Collection Title:
Creator:
Bache, A. D.(Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867.
Inclusive Dates:
1848-1860
Abstract:
Papers of the American physicist, Superintendent of the United States Coast Survey, 1843-1867. Grandson of Benjamin Franklin. Eight outgoing letters, including five to explorer and physicist I.I. Hayes; with one each to explorer Charles Wilkes and politician Millard Fillmore.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Physicists.
Scientists.
Science and medicine
Physicists, United States.
Scientists, Correspondence.

Creator:
Baird, Spencer Fullerton,1823-1887.
Inclusive Dates:
1858-1882
Abstract:
Papers of the American zoologist, naturalist, ornithologist; Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Zoologists.
Scientists.
Science and medicine
Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration.
Natural history museums -- United States.
Zoological museums -- United States.
Zoological specimens -- Collection and preservation.
Zoologists -- United States.
Zoology -- Arctic regions.

Creator:
Barron, A.
Inclusive Dates:
1829-1829
Abstract:
Folk remedy recipe for curing rickets in children
Type of Material:
Recipes.
Subject:
Science and medicine
Traditional medicine.

4.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Batchelor, Charles W., 1845-1910.
Inclusive Dates:
-
Abstract:
American inventor, colleague of Thomas Edison.
Type of Material:
 
Subject:
Inventors.
Science and medicine
Inventors -- United States.
Scientists -- United States.

5.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Bilik, Samuel Ernest, 1890-
Inclusive Dates:
1953-1953
Abstract:
Typescript of 9th edition of The Trainers Bible, with author's annotations and corrections for 10th edition
Type of Material:
Typescripts.
Subject:
The trainers bible.
Authors.
Physicians.
Science and medicine
Sports injuries -- Prevention.
Sports medicine.

6.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828.
Inclusive Dates:
1818-1818
Abstract:
Letter from New York Governor DeWitt Clinton.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
American scientific journal.
American journal of science.
Science and medicine
Science -- Periodicals -- Publishing.
Scientists -- United States.

Creator:
Colcord, Philbrick & Company.
Inclusive Dates:
1847-1852
Abstract:
Account book of Colcord, Philbrick & Co., a pharmacy and chemist in Great Falls, New Hampshire.
Type of Material:
Account books.
Subject:
Somersworth (N.H.) -- History.
Pharmacists.
Science and medicine
Physicians -- New Hampshire -- Somersworth.
Pharmacists -- New Hampshire -- Somersworth.

8.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Cragin, Charles H. (Charles Hartwell), 1817-1887.
Inclusive Dates:
1831-1881
Abstract:
Papers of the American genealogist, physician; collection includes correspondence, principally of family members; bills, writings, and printed material
Type of Material:
Bills of sale.
Correspondence.
Photographs.
Subject:
Genealogists.
Physicians.
Science and medicine
Genealogists -- United States.
Physicians -- United States.

9.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Ellis, Havelock, 1859-1939.
Inclusive Dates:
1903-1903
Abstract:
A letter written by Ellis discussing dreams.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Lelant (England) -- History.
Sexologists.
Science and medicine

Creator:
unknown
Inclusive Dates:
1970-1970
Abstract:
Informal scrapbook created by a group of employees at a psychiatric hospital, sharing dark humor and self-mockery as well as advice and encouragement.
Type of Material:
Clippings (information artifacts)
Scrapbooks.
Subject:
California.
Psychiatric nurses.
Science and medicine
Black humor.
Psychiatric hospitals -- Employees.
Psychiatric nursing.

Creator:
Firestone, David.
Inclusive Dates:
1977-1978
Abstract:
Research notes connected with the US FDA's study documenting the effects of pentachlorophenol (PCP) on dairy cattle and dairy products
Type of Material:
Research notes.
Subject:
Agricultural chemists.
Science and medicine
Dairy cattle -- Health.
Dairy farming -- Research.
Environmental chemistry.
Food contamination.
Pentachlorophenol -- Measurement.
Pentachlorophenol -- Toxicity.

12.

Collection Title:
Creator:
unknown
Inclusive Dates:
1820-1820
Abstract:
German manuscript, most likely from the beginning of the 19th century. Poems, songs, tobacco recipes, apothecary's ingredients, etc.
Type of Material:
Poems.
Recipes.
Songs (document genre)
Subject:
Science and medicine
Formulas, recipes, etc.

13.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Grenfell, Wilfred Thomason, Sir, 1865-1940.
Inclusive Dates:
-
Abstract:
Papers of the English physician and author. Missionary to Labrador and Newfoundland who initiated child welfare work and built several hospitals and orphanages. Signed pen and ink sketch, "A Christmas Dinner in Labrador."
Type of Material:
Drawings (visual works)
Subject:
Authors.
Physicians.
Science and medicine
Authors, English.
Missionaries, Medical.

14.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Haneman, Frederick Theodore.
Inclusive Dates:
1892-1914
Abstract:
German-American physician and a prolific author and editor of both medical and general-interest papers and articles
Type of Material:
Books.
Correspondence.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Commonplace books.
Manuscripts for publication.
Drafts (documents)
Postcards.
Subject:
Physicians.
Editors.
Science and medicine
Alcoholism -- Study and teaching.
Alcoholism -- Germany.
Devices (Heraldry) -- Germany.
Drinking of alcoholic beverages -- Germany.
Drinking of alcoholic beverages -- Health aspects.
Europe -- Description and travel.
Germany -- History.
Medical care -- Germany --19th century.
Medical care -- United States --19th century.
Medicine -- Formulae, receipts, prescriptions.
Medicine, Naval.
Radium -- Therapeutic use.
Sun-baths.
Therapeutics -- History -- 19th century.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Causes.

15.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878.
Inclusive Dates:
1863-1877
Abstract:
Papers of the American physicist, first secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Five outgoing items of correspondence, most of which is in response to requests for the Smithsonian Institution's publications (James A. Dix, Washington Townsend). There are three letters to botanist Charles E. Bessey, one of which defines the Smithsonian's system of exchange of scientific information with regard to natural history specimens.
Type of Material:
Letters (correspondence)
Subject:
Physicists.
Scientists.
Science and medicine
Physicists, United States.
Scientists, Correspondence.

16.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Jasny, Naum, 1883-1967.
Inclusive Dates:
1969-1969
Abstract:
Printed material, books, periodicals relating to the American economist and Soviet specialist.
Type of Material:
Books.
Periodicals.
Subject:
Russia -- Economic conditions -- 1918-1945.
Soviet Union -- Economic conditions -- 1917-1945.
Soviet Union -- Economic policy -- 1917-1928.
Soviet Union -- History -- 1925-1953.
Soviet Union -- Statistics.
Agriculturists.
Economists.
Science and medicine
Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- Soviet Union.
Agriculturists.
Economists.

17.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Johnson, Douglas Wilson, 1878-1944.
Inclusive Dates:
1897-1943
Abstract:
American professor of geography and geology at Columbia University. Collection contains correspondence (1907-1938); clippings (1919-1940); photographs; scrapbook material (1897-1943); manuscript articles, and book reviews.
Type of Material:
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Photographs.
Subject:
Scientists.
Science and medicine
Earth scientists, United States.

18.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Kunz, George Frederick, 1856-1932.
Inclusive Dates:
1883-1932
Abstract:
American mineralogist, gemologist, Vice-President of Tiffany's, member and officer of numerous scientific societies, and author of books and articles on gems. Collection contains correspondence, clippings and photographs.
Type of Material:
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Photographs.
Subject:
United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.
Scientists.
Science and medicine
Mineralogists -- United States.
Scientists -- United States.
Upper class -- United States.

19.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Ley, Willy, 1906-1969.
Inclusive Dates:
1969-1969
Abstract:
Manuscripts of the German-American science writer and science fiction fan.
Type of Material:
Typescripts.
Subject:
Authors.
Science and medicine
Science fiction fans -- United States.
Science writers -- Germany.
Science writers -- United States.

Creator:
Lind, Samuel C. (Samuel Colville), 1879-1965.
Inclusive Dates:
-
Abstract:
American chemist, specializing in research on chemical reactions. One research notebook with experiments.
Type of Material:
Research notes.
Subject:
Chemists -- United States.
Chemists.
Science and medicine
Chemistry -- Study and teaching.