William Beebe papers 1901-1917

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William Beebe papers 1901-1917

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The papers of William Beebe consist of three manuscripts: "Celestial Mechanics" (1901-1902), and two lectures given by Beebe in 1917. One is on John Milton and the other on the organization of Yale University

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Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives

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Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives

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Beebe, William, 1851-1917

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William Beebe was born in Litchfield, Connecticut, on September 4, 1851. He was educated at the Litchfield Select Academy and graduated with the Yale College Class of 1873. Shortly after graduation, he began studies at the Yale Graduate School in mathematics and astronomy. By 1876, he was already a tutor at Yale, becoming assistant professor of mathematics in 1882. In 1898, he became a full professor. He also taught astronomy at Yale. Beebe was married to Elizabeth Febiger, with whom he had a so...