Shepard Papers 1826-1881

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Shepard Papers 1826-1881

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Botanist, mineralogist, natural historian. Collection consists primarily of letters regarding Shepard's mineral collection, and also includes a few notebooks, a bound volume of pamphlets and miscellaneous other materials.

5 archives boxes + 1 bound volume; (3.3 linear ft.)

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Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

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