Percival Lowell Collection 1876/1916

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Percival Lowell Collection 1876/1916

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The Percival Lowell Collection contains the publications, papers and correspondence of the founder of Lowell Observatory. In addition to his work in astronomy, the collection includes Lowell's writings from his travels in the Orient and his lectures and writings for the public, which inspired many future scientists and science fiction writers.

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Lowell, Percival, 1855-1916

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Astronomer; founder of an observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona. Known especially for his interest in Mars and his theory of the 'canals' of Mars, which this document illustrates. From the description of Letter and photograph, 1911. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78630761 Percival Lowell was born on March 13, 1855 in Boston, Massachusetts. He studied at Harvard University from 1872-1876 and graduated with a B.A. degree with honors in mathematics. He also received ho...