Williams family.

Dates:
Active 1809
Active 1952

Biographical notes:

Henry Shaler Williams (1847-1918) was a paleontologist, professor of paleontology and geology at Cornell 1879-1892, 1904-1912, and Yale University, 1892-1904; founder of Sigma Xi Society.

From the description of Williams family papers, 1809-1952. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64074977

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Subjects:

  • Bankers
  • Banks and banking
  • Canals
  • College teachers
  • Cotton manufacture
  • Geologists
  • Geology
  • Lumber trade
  • Paleontology
  • Politicians
  • Politics, Practical
  • Real property
  • Railroads
  • Telegraph
  • Women

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Places:

  • Ithaca (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • Sodus Canal (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)

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