Correspondence from James Dwight Dana, 1873-1899
Sub-Series
Identifier: Coll-74/11/11
Scope and Contents
The Correspondence from James Dwight Dana sub-series consists of:
- 29 letters in chronological order (1873-1892)
- 2 letters (1879 and 1888)
- 1 letter from unknown individual after the death of Dana (1899)
Dates
- 1873-1899
Creator
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
31 letters None which affect the use of this material
Biographical / Historical
James Dwight Dana (1813-1895) was a geologist, mineralogist and zoologist. He was co-proprietor of the American Journal of Science and Technology to which Sir Archibald Geikie contributed articles. Dana was appointed Silliman professor of natural history and geology at Yale University in 1850.
They corresponded extensively on many aspects of geology: research, opinions on published articles and texts, surveys, and papers and other contributions to professional associations. 29 of these letters, according to an enclosed note, were 'sent to President Gilman, 3rd March 1898', this most likely being Daniel Coit Gilman (1831-1908).
They corresponded extensively on many aspects of geology: research, opinions on published articles and texts, surveys, and papers and other contributions to professional associations. 29 of these letters, according to an enclosed note, were 'sent to President Gilman, 3rd March 1898', this most likely being Daniel Coit Gilman (1831-1908).
Extent
From the Fonds: 2 metres
Physical Description
31 letters None which affect the use of this material
Processing Information
None
Processing Information
Grant Buttars 09 October 2001
- American Journal of Science and Arts (1818-:)
- Dana, James Dwight, 1813-1895 (American geologist, mineralogist, and naturalist)
- Geikie, Archibald, Sir (Professor of Geology, University of Edinburgh)
- Geological Surveys
- Geology, Research
- Professional Associations
- Professional Contributions
- Professional Interaction
- Scholarly Publishing
- Travel
- United States
- University of Yale (1700-:)
Repository Details
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Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk