Gibbs, Wolcott, 1822-1908
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Gibbs received an honorary degree from Harvard in 1888. He served as Dean of Lawrence Scientific School and Dean of School of Mining and Practical Engineering, and taught chemistry and physics.
From the description of Papers of Wolcott Gibbs, 1885-1944 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 77069357
Chemist (Ammonia-cobalt compounds; metals of platinum group; new methods of analysis; complex inorganic acids). A.M. Columbia College, 1841; M.D. Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1845; Berlin, 1845; Giessen, 1846; Paris, 1847. Professor of Chemistry and Physics, Free Academy of New York, 1884-1863; Rumford professor and lecturer applied science, Harvard College, 1863-1887, emeritus professor, 1887.
From the description of Papers, 1845-1908. (American Institute of Physics). WorldCat record id: 78951339
Chemist.
Wolcott Gibbs was an alumnus of City College, Class of 1840.
From the description of Papers, 1852-1933. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155502720
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