Papers, 1840-1882.

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Papers, 1840-1882.

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This is a small but diverse collection documenting Wheatley's interests in mines and mining technology, paleontology, mineralogy, and shells. There are sketches of Wheatley's mine near Phoenixville, Pennsylvania; estimates of costs of machinery, and a list of furnace products sent to the Centennial Exposition.

ca. 750 items.

American Philosophical Society Library

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American Philosophical Society Library

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