Material relating to William Black of Aberdeen
Scope and Contents
The material consists of the Physics courseIntroductio ad physicam specialem, in usum juventutis academicae conscripta1696, and a transcript in both Latin and English along with circa 20 copies of sketches.
Dates
- Creation: 1693-1696
Language of Materials
English, Latin.
Conditions Governing Access
Generally open for consultation to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance.
Biographical / Historical
William Black was a Regent (Professor) at Kings College, Aberdeen. He first appeared in Aberdeen University records as a Regent for the Tertian class (3rd year Arts course), 1684-1685. He was then the Regent of the Magistrand (final year) class, 1685-1686. Professor Black set about writing a course in Physics for the University.
Extent
1 box, 1 manuscript volume.
Physical Location
MS 2941; Dc.1.32
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Accession no. E99.02.
Accruals
Check the local Indexes for details of any additions.
Subject
- Title
- Material relating to William Black of Aberdeen (fl. 1684-1693)
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
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