The life of William Nicholson by his son William
Collection
Manuscript (and typescript copy) of memoir of William Nicholson by his eldest son, William.
Dates
- Creation: [1780-1785], 1868-1874
Extent
0.30 Linear metres (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Don. e. 125, fols. 1-2].
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MSS. Don. d. 175, e. 125
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 13261
Abstract
Memoir of William Nicholson, chemist and inventor, by his eldest son, William
Biographical / Historical
William Nicholson (1753-1815) was a chemist and inventor. For further details see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. His eldest son, William, wrote a memoir.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought from Emil Offenbacher (New York), 1978, and given by Bodley's American Friends, 1978.
Bibliography
See R.W. Corlass, 'A philosophical society of a century ago', Reliquary 18 (1977-1978), pp. 209-211.
Topical
Subject
- Nicholson | William | 1753-1815 | scientist and inventor (Person)
- Chapter Coffee House Society | London (Organisation)
- Title
- The life of William Nicholson by his son William
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Collection Level Description by Susan Thomas; EAD version 2021 by Catherine McIlwaine
- Date
- EAD version 2021
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk