Daniel Draper, Collector, Notebook of Edward Turner Lectures on Chemistry and Other Material, 1830/1842

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Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
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Phone: (304) 293-3536
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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Daniel Draper, Collector, Notebook of Edward Turner Lectures on Chemistry and Other Material, A&M 3613, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.2 Linear Feet Summary: 2 in. (1 flat storage box)
Creator:
Draper, Daniel, Collector
Abstract:
Manuscript book of notes regarding chemistry and unidentified atlas. Although the creator is currently unknown, the notes were apparently recorded by a student. They contain a detailed record of lectures delivered in 1830 by Dr. Edward Turner (1798-1837), the first Professor of Chemistry at University College, London ("University of London"), comprising 73 class sessions recorded to 96 pages. Turner made a significant contribution to the debate surrounding Prout's hypothesis (regarding atomic weights). The book also contains: 42 pp. of detailed notes with drawings regarding chemistry, n.d.; lab notes of "observations" on "capillary attraction", 1834-1835; and 24 pp. of "Anecdotes on Filial Affection"; n.d. The collection also contains an apparently incomplete world atlas of maps without an identified author and printer; maps are individually dated ranging from 1835-1842; under each map is printed: "Sotto la direxione dell'Abbte. Ferraro"; cover reads: "Ferrari Atlante". The poor condition of the atlas and the disbounded maps it contains suggests that the volume might have been "scavenged". This collection was donated by Daniel Clay Draper in memory of his father John W. Draper who had been a professor of English at West Virginia University.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Daniel Draper, Collector, Notebook of Edward Turner Lectures on Chemistry and Other Material, A&M 3613, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: West Virginia & Regional History Center
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