Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864
Person
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
Edward M. Greenway, Jr. Autograph collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0023
Abstract
Edward McDonald Greenway, Jr. was born in New York in 1820. The collection spans the years 1737 to 1876 and consists of approximately 250 items of correspondence and some legal documents. The correspondents are primarily prominent lawyers, politicians, statesmen, and figures of the Revolutionary War from Maryland.
Dates:
1737-1876
Found in:
Special Collections
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