Tyndall, John. Catalog of Correspondence.
- Location: McKeldin Library
Call Number: Microfiche QC16.T9F7 - John Tyndall, Philosopher, 1820-1893: Catalogue of Correspondence, Journals and Collected Papers.
4 Microfiche
Description
This collection consists of a detailed catalog of the papers of Tyndall, most of which are held in the archives of the Royal Institution of Great Britain, as well as his published writings and much of his correspondence. Altogether some 8000 items are listed.
Items are listed in archival order: published works, then papers (journals, diaries, lecture notes, notebooks, experimental diaries, photographs and manuscripts) and correspondence.
Tyndall, a professor of natural philosophy at the Royal Institution, began his research in physics and later moved into other areas such as bacteriology. He occupied a unique place in the popular exposition of science.
Index/Guide
The following source provides more detailed information about the contents of each microfilm reel in the collection:- MCK REF QC16.T9F7 Guide
- Friday, James R.
John Tyndall, Natural Philosopher, 1820-1893.
