Of Astronomy (Oughtred), c 1700-c 1750
Scope and Contents
The Macclesfield Collection principally comprises the archives of John Collins (1625-1683) and William Jones (1675-1749). As well as being mathematicians in their own right, both men corresponded with leading scientific figures of their day and so the collection includes autograph material by Isaac Newton, Edmond Halley, Henry Briggs, Roger Cotes, Henry Oldenburg and Robert Hooke.
Dates
- Creation: c 1700-c 1750
Creator
- From the Fonds: Parker, George, 1697-1764 (2nd Earl of Macclesfield and astronomer) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/macclesfield/1
Extent
52 folio(s) (ff.52 [quarto] paper) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Handling Advice: Take care: some folio edges soft and vulnerable.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
IV.3.11
General
Former reference: 5.6
Subject
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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