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The life of William Nicholson by his son William

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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.
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

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