Clarke, Frank Wigglesworth, 1847-1931

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Physicist, chemist, and geologist.

From the description of Frank Wigglesworth Clarke diaries, 1865-1931. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78216515

Cornell University faculty member.

From the description of Frank Wigglesworth Clarke autograph book, 1869-1878. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63936042

Frank Wigglesworth Clarke (1847-1931) was a geological chemist. Clarke taught chemistry and physics at Howard University in Washington, D.C., 1873-1874, and at the University of Cincinnati, 1874-1883. While teaching at Howard University and the University of Cincinnati, Clarke collaborated with the Smithsonian Institution on atomic weight research. In 1883, Clarke joined the United States Geological Survey and served as Chief Chemist until 1925. Clarke was also Honorary Curator in the Division of Mineralogy and Petrology, Department of Geology, United States National Museum, 1883-1931, where he organized the Museum's mineral and gem collection.

From the description of Frank Wigglesworth Clarke Papers, 1873-1921. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83300166

Frank Wigglesworth Clarke, Chief Chemist, U.S. Geological Survey, and Curator of Minerals, National Museum.

Samuel Sydney McClure, editor, publisher, and founder of McClure's Magazine.

From the description of Letter to S.S. McClure, 1888 August 22. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 61395656

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referencedIn George Sarton additional papers, 1901-1956 Houghton Library
creatorOf Clarke, Frank Wigglesworth. Frank Wigglesworth Clarke autograph book, 1869-1878. Cornell University Library
creatorOf Clarke, Frank Wigglesworth, 1847-1931. Letter, 1884. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Clarke, Frank Wigglesworth, 1847-1931. Autograph letter signed : Washington, to Prof. J.E. Thorpe, 1885 Apr. 5. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Edward Williams Morley Papers, 1833-1923, (bulk 1863-1899) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf Clarke, Frank Wigglesworth. Frank Wigglesworth Clarke Papers, 1873-1921. Smithsonian Institution Archives
referencedIn Coffin, James H. (James Henry), 1806-1873. James Henry Coffin Papers, 1848-1884 Smithsonian Institution Archives
referencedIn Marsh, Othniel Charles, 1831-1899. Papers, 1817-1899 Yale University Library
referencedIn Library Of Congress, Manuscript Division. Frank Wigglesworth Clarke Papers.
creatorOf Ward, Lester Frank, 1841-1913. Correspondence, 1865-1913, "Clark" to "Dolbear". Brown University Archives, John Hay Library
referencedIn Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary. Correspondence, 1865-1891 Smithsonian Institution Archives
referencedIn Smithsonian Archives. William Jones Rhees Collection.
referencedIn Marsh, Othniel Charles, 1831-1899. Othniel Charles Marsh papers, 1817-1899 (inclusive). Yale University Library
creatorOf Clarke, Frank Wigglesworth, 1847-1931. Letter to S.S. McClure, 1888 August 22. University of Virginia. Library
referencedIn Smithsonian Archives. Ru 7080: Frank Wigglesworth Clarke Papers.
referencedIn Smithsonian Archives. Ru 93: Fiscal Records, Federal.
referencedIn Smithsonian Archives. Ru 7079: Philosophical Society Of Washington.
creatorOf Clarke, Frank Wigglesworth, 1847-1931. Frank Wigglesworth Clarke diaries, 1865-1931. Library of Congress
creatorOf Clarke, Frank Wigglesworth, 1847-1931. Correspondence with Edgar Fahs Smith, 1895-1921. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary. Correspondence, 1863-1879 Smithsonian Institution Archives
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Death 1931-05-23

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