Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878
Joseph Henry letters, 1863-1877.
Papers of the American physicist, first secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Five outgoing items of correspondence, most of which is in response to requests for the Smithsonian Institution's publications (James A. Dix, Washington Townsend). There are three letters to botanist Charles E. Bessey, one of which defines the Smithsonian's system of exchange of scientific information with regard to natural history specimens.
Joseph Henry (1797-1878). American physicist and mathematician famous for his work with electricity and magnetism. He was also the first director of the Smithsonian Institution.
Bessey, Charles E. (Charles Edwin), 1845-1915.
Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878
Townsend, Washington, 1813-1894
Smithsonian Institution
Physicists -- United States.
Correspondence. aat
Letters. aat
Physicists.
Scientists
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