Papers of John and Hannah Winthrop, 1728-1789

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Papers of John and Hannah Winthrop, 1728-1789

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Preeminent colonial scientist John Winthrop (1714-1779) was Hollis Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Harvard from 1738 until his death in 1779. Winthrop was the first important scientist to teach at Harvard and a highly regarded pioneer in mathematics and astronomy in the American colonies. The Papers of John and Hannah Winthrop contain materials created by Professor John Winthrop over more than five decades, and include almanacs annotated by both him and his second wife Hannah Winthrop (1727–1790). The collection reflects John's interests as an undergraduate at Harvard College, his work as a scientist and Harvard's second Hollis Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, his activities as a prominent member of the Cambridge community, and the shared household activities and finances of John and Hannah.

1.36 cubic feet; (9 volumes, 5 flat boxes, 1 half-document box, and 4 microfilm reels)

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