Papers of Alfred Daniell
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of bundles of manuscript problems in physics, with a mathematical introduction.
Dates
- Creation: 19th century
Language of Materials
English.
Conditions Governing Access
Generally open for consultation to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance.
Biographical / Historical
Alfred Daniell was born in Llanelly. He studied at Edinburgh University and graduated with the degree of MA in 1874. Daniell also obtained the degrees of B.Sc. in 1877, D.Sc. in 1884, and LL.B. in 1885. He published textbooks on physics. Alfred Daniell died on 12 January 1937.
Extent
4 boxes
Physical Location
Dk.6.1-4
Other Finding Aids
Important finding aids generally are: the alphabetical Index to Manuscripts held at Edinburgh University Library, Special Collections and Archives, consisting of typed slips in sheaf binders and to which additions were made until 1987; and the Index to Accessions Since 1987.
Subject
- Daniell, Alfred, d. 1937, Physicist (Person)
- Title
- Papers of Alfred Daniell (d. 1937)
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
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