Twining, Alexander C. (Alexander Catlin), 1801-1884
Variant namesScientist, inventor, educator, civil engineer, and astronomer; of New Haven, Conn.; professor of astronomy, mathematics, and natural philosophy at Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vt.; worked as railroad surveyor; after spending 10 years at Middlebury, returned to New Haven as a civil engineer and was engaged in the construction of several railways and canals for a number of years; involved during his later life in the pursuit of scientific research and also with the invention of a machine which manufactured artificial ice; abolitionist and active in temperance reform.
From the description of Alexander Catlin Twining papers, 1795-1956. (New Haven Colony Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 319691730
Civil engineer and professor of astronomy, mathematics, and natural philosophy at Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont.
From the description of Papers, 1795-1956. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84491635
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Birth 1801-07-05
Death 1884-11-22
