Draper, Daniel, 1841-1931

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Daniel Draper established the New York Meteorological Observatory in Central Park, New York in 1868, and served as its director from 1868 to 1911. He also patented a self-recording barometer. C.W. Knudsen was an artist and advocate for spelling reform.

From the description of Daniel Draper letters to C.W. Knudsen, 1887. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 708221424

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Birth 1841

Death 1931

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