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Bessey, Charles E. (Charles Edwin), 1845-1915.
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Dix, James A..
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Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878.
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Smithsonian Institution.
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Townsend, Washington, 1813-1895.
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Physicists, United States.
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Scientists, Correspondence.
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Letters (correspondence)
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Science and medicine
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English
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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, United States.
Scientists, Correspondence.
Subject Strengths:
Science and medicine