Harrison, John, 1773-1833
John Harrison was born to a Philadelphia Quaker family and studied in England for 2 years, including studies in chemistry with Joseph Priestley. He returned to Philadelphia in 1793 and established himself as a druggist and chemist. In 1808 he achieved the first commercially successful manufacture of sulfuric acid and then concentrated on industrial chemistry. Harrison Brothers? the business had been carried on by Harrison's sons and grandsons.
From the description of Papers, 1784-1969. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 122595038
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| creatorOf | Harrison, John, 1773-1833. Papers, 1784-1969. | University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library | |
| referencedIn | Fuller, B. A. G., 1879-1956. Autograph collection, 1620-1920 | Houghton Library | |
| referencedIn | Du Pont, Pierre S. (Pierre Samuel), 1870-1954,. The P. S. du Pont Office Collection, 1749-1939. | Hagley Museum & Library | |
| referencedIn | Harrison Bros. & Co. Records, 1828-1890. | Hagley Museum & Library |
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Birth 1773-12-17
Death 1833-07-19
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