Transactions with scientific bodies, 1871 - 1876
Scope and Contents
Papers relating to transactions with several scientific bodies, including the Alnwick Scientific and Mechanical Institution; the Institution of Naval Architects; the Batavian Society of Experimental Philosophy of Rotterdam; the Danish Academy of Sciences; the International Congress of Geographical Sciences; the Royal Irish Academy; the Meteorological Society; the Patent Office Library; the Society of Telegraph Engineers; the Society of French Ancient Books; and the Wellington Philosophical Society. The papers include extracts from the periodicals 'Iron', 'Engineering' and 'The Engineer', concerning the Institutes of Naval Architects, boat and machinery design and other subjects; reports and invitations; printed addresses; and other written and printed papers.
Dates
- 1871 - 1876
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 archive box(es) (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
E2/15
Finding aid date
2006-01-06 11:43:22+00:00
- Alnwick Scientific and Mechanical Institution
- Batavian Society of Experimental Philosophy
- Institution of Naval Architects
- International Congress of Geographical Sciences
- Meteorological Society
- Patent Office
- Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters
- Royal Irish Academy
- Society of French Ancient Books
- Society of Telegraph Engineers
- Wellington Philosophical Society
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Repository Details
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