Tyndall, John, 1820-1893 (natural philosopher)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1820 - 1893
Biography
John Tyndall (1820-93), natural philosopher
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
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Correspondence from John Tyndall, 1 Feb. 1876-2 May 1882 (Circa)
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9225/1/61-63
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Comprises correspondence and papers of Mary Hope Allen, as well as correspondence of her grandfather Robin Allen (1820-98), Secretary of Trinity House and a poet and critic, and of her father, Sir Ernest King Allen (1864-1937), Assistant Public Trustee 1915-23. Robin Allen's correspondents include 19th century
politicians, artists, poets and critics such as W.E. Gladstone, Thomas Hardy, Lord Leighton, John Ruskin, Lord Tennyson, Arnold Toynbee and Mrs. Humphry Ward. There is a collection of...
Dates:
1 Feb. 1876-2 May 1882 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from John Tyndall to J.C. Maxwell, 7 Nov. 1857 (SLP 96n)
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS.Add.7655/II/13
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
A principal series of scientific correspondence, drafts and notes totalling 242 items, letters written to J.C. Maxwell from many scientists and institutions of Maxwell's day dating from his early days at Cambridge University until the day of his death.
Dates:
7 Nov. 1857 (SLP 96n)
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
RESTRICTED - Use Microfilms CMO5028-CMO5042. List in catalogue
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Letter from John Tyndall to J.C. Maxwell, 21 June 1849-21 June 1879 (Circa, no year given)
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS.Add.7655/II/221
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
A principal series of scientific correspondence, drafts and notes totalling 242 items, letters written to J.C. Maxwell from many scientists and institutions of Maxwell's day dating from his early days at Cambridge University until the day of his death.
Dates:
21 June 1849-21 June 1879 (Circa, no year given)
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
RESTRICTED - Use Microfilms CMO5028-CMO5042. List in catalogue