Notes on Scientists

Date:
c1865-c1869
Reference:
GALTON/2/4/1/1/18
Part of:
Galton Papers
  • Archives and manuscripts

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Galton's biographical notes on scientists and their noteworthy kinsfolk, consisting of:

  • Manuscript autobiographical sketch by Dr Thomas Young; ff 3 - 15.
  • Galton's biographical notes and pedigree charts for scientists, arranged alphabetically from Ampere to James Watt; ff 16 - 91.
  • Letter from Sir William Pollock to Francis Galton, 16 April 1869, regarding the kinsfolk of James Clerk Maxwell; ff 93 - 94.
  • Letter from James Clerk Maxwell to Sir William Pollock, 15 April 1869, regarding his kinsfolk; ff 95 - 96.
  • Galton's notes and newspaper clippings; ff 97 - 134.
  • Galton's biographical notes and pedigree charts for scientists, arranged alphabetically from Archimedes to Dr Young; ff 135 - 154.

    • Publication/Creation

    c1865-c1869

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    154 folios

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