Porter, Noah, 1811-1892
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1811 - 1892
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Benjamin Silliman family letter collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0030
Abstract
Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr. were both 19th century American chemists and original members of the National Academy of Sciences. The collection spans the years 1816-1871 and consists of 28 autograph letters from both Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman, Jr., and one eulogy of Benjamin Silliman.
Dates:
1816-1871
Found in:
Special Collections
Daniel Coit Gilman papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0001
Scope and Contents note
The papers document Gilman's wide-ranging interests especially his travels in Europe and work as attaché in St. Petersburg (1854-1855), his years (1855-1858) at Yale, and his presidencies of the University of California (1872-1875) and the Johns Hopkins University (1876-1902)Gilman's correspondence contains a number of letters from prominent, contemporary educators, scientists, politicians, and literary figures. The collection includes a large number of photographs of Gilman's...
Dates:
1773-1942
Found in:
Special Collections
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- Letters 1
- Russia (Federation)--Saint Petersburg 1
- Universities and colleges 1
- memorabilia 1
- notebooks 1
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