Papers of Samuel Williams, 1752-1794

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Papers of Samuel Williams, 1752-1794

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These papers of professor, scientist, minister, editor, author and publisher Samuel Williams (1743-1817) document his teaching, research, and preaching activities. The collection contains a journal about theology, written in 1762 while Williams was a student at Harvard College; manuscripts of scientific lectures delivered while Williams was Hollis Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Harvard from 1780 to 1788 and after his subsequent move to Vermont; a series of illustrated scientific observations; lectures compiled for publication; and sermons and scripture duties from Williams' tenure as minister in Vermont in the 1790s. Of particular note are Williams' writings about climate change in North America and Europe and his lectures on astronomy, heat, electricity, air and magnetism.

.60 cubic feet; (1 document box, 1 microfilm reel)

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Williams, Samuel, 1743-1817

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Samuel Williams (1743-1817) was the son of Rev. Warham Williams (1699-1751) of Waltham, Mass. In 1761 he graduated from Harvard College and became minister of Bradford, Mass., until 1779 when he was chosen professor of philosophy at Harvard. Williams was a member of the American Philosophical Society, helped organize the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and served on various state commissions. Forced to resign his post at Harvard due to a scandal involving forgery, Williams moved to Rutlan...