John Churchman papers
Abstract
The papers, including correspondence from scientific societies in Europe, principally concern the new method of observation used in the magnetic atlas prepared by Churchman. Also included are his biography by Hannah P. Chandlee, color photographs of a reproduction of Joshua Reynolds portrait of John Churchman, and an inventory of the papers by Mary L. Bryan. Correspondents include Owen Biddle and Caesar Rodney.
Dates
- Creation: 1778-1804
Creator
- Churchman, John, 1753-1805 (Person)
- Chandlee, Hannah Paxton, 1839-1935 (Contributor, Person)
- Biddle, Owen (Contributor, Person)
- Rodney, Caesar, 1728-1784 (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
John Churchman was a Quaker surveyor from Nottingham, Pennsylvania, eldest son of George and Hannah James Churchman.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (22 items.))
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Bryan, Mary L. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1983.
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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