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Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 (Professor of chemistry at Yale University, son of Benjamin Silliman)

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Letters from Silliman Jr (and possibly Sr)., Benjamin to Charles Lyell, 15 June 1836 - 18 April 1865

 File — Box Box 1.12: Series Coll-203/1 (Lyell 1)
Identifier: Coll-203/1/240
Scope and Contents

Possibly includes letters from both Benjamin Silliman Jr and his father Benjamin Silliman Sr. (Earlier letters refer to Dr Silliman, whereas later letters make the distinction of referring to B. Silliman). Includes letter containing Dr Buckley's statement on the Hydroargos Sea Serpent.

Dates: 15 June 1836 - 18 April 1865

Notebook No.183, 30 April 1853 - 3 July 1853

 Item — Box Lyell-temp-box 7: Series Coll-203/A1
Identifier: Coll-203/A1/183
Scope and Contents Notebook 183 contains notes from 30 April to 3 July 1853. Many pages throughout the notebook are headed "Manual," referencing the fourth edition of Lyell's "A Manual of Elementary Geology." These notes were used in preparation for the fifth edition, which was published in 1855. In May 1853, Lyell embarks on his fourth trip to the United States, serving as Britain's representative at the Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations. He traveled via the steamship Canada, landing in Nova Scotia on...
Dates: 30 April 1853 - 3 July 1853