Riddell, John Leonard, 1807-1867

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John Leonard Riddell, physician, biologist, and inventor, was born in Leyden, Mass., Feb. 20, 1807. In 1835 he was appointed professor of chemistry and botany at Cincinnati Medical College, and published his "Synopsis of the Flora of the Western States". He received an M.D. degree in 1836 from Cincinnati Medical College. He then went to New Orleans as professor of chemistry in the Medical College of Louisiana, where he worked throughout the rest of his life. In New Orleans he also became melter and refiner at the Mint, a member of the River Control Commission, and a member of the Board of Inquiry into causes of yellow fever.

From the description of John Leonard Riddell papers, 1829-1977. (Tulane University). WorldCat record id: 319162646

Physician and botanist of Louisiana.

From the description of Papers, 1842-1852, New Orleans. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 35284224

John Leonard Riddell and Josiah Hale were interested in the flora of Louisiana. Riddell (Cincinnati Medical College, M.D. 1835) taught chemistry at Medical College of Louisiana from 1836. Hale studied botany at Transylvania University (1820-1821); practiced medicine and after 1834, pursued his botanical interests. Riddell contributed a manuscript "Plants of Louisiana" to the Smithsonian Institution in 1851; Hale was responsible for the sections on Cyperaceae and Gramineae. After the Smithsonian declined to publish it, an abridged version appeared in the New Orleans Medical and Surgical Journal (1852).

From the description of Manuscripts by John Leonard Riddell and Josiah Hale, 1850?-1852 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 177498878

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creatorOf Riddell, John Leonard, 1807-1867. Papers, 1842-1852, New Orleans. Duke University, Medical Center Library & Archives
referencedIn Riess, Karlem. John Karlem Riess papers, 1866-2002 (bulk 1920s-1990s) Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
referencedIn Smallwood Collection, 1801-1887 Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center
referencedIn Samuel George Morton Papers, 1819-1850 American Philosophical Society
creatorOf [John Leonard Riddell, biographical materials]. University of Wisconsin - Madison, General Library System
creatorOf Riddell, John Leonard, 1807-1867. John Leonard Riddell papers, 1829-1977. Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
referencedIn Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary. Correspondence, 1865-1891 Smithsonian Institution Archives
referencedIn Smithsonian Archives. Ru 52: Assistant Secretary, Incoming Correspondenc.
creatorOf Riddell, John Leonard, 1807-1867. John L. Riddell Papers, n.d. Peabody Essex Museum
creatorOf Riddell, John Leonard, 1807-1867. Manuscripts by John Leonard Riddell and Josiah Hale, 1850?-1852 (inclusive). Harvard University, Gray Herbarium
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associatedWith Buckley, S. B. (Samuel Botsford), 1809-1884. person
associatedWith Hale, Josiah, ca. 1791-1856. person
correspondedWith Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878 person
associatedWith Medical College of Louisiana. corporateBody
associatedWith Morton, Samuel George, 1799-1851 person
associatedWith Riess, Karlem. person
associatedWith Smallwood, W. M. (William Martin), 1873-1949 person
correspondedWith Torrey, John person
associatedWith Watson, Sereno, 1826-1892. person
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Birth 1807-02-20

Death 1867-10-07

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