Correspondence from James Dwight Dana
- Reference:GB 237 Coll-74/11/11
- Dates of Creation:1873-1899
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- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:31 letters None which affect the use of this material
Scope and Content
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)
Administrative / Biographical History
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).
Archivist's Note
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Grant Buttars 09 October 2001
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