Papers, 1850-1942.

Baird, Spencer Fullerton, 1823-1887

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At only 27, the ornithologist Spencer Fullerton Baird (1823-1887) was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, a precocious appointment that suited a precocious scientist. Born into a well to do family in Reading, Pa., and raised in Carlisle, Baird acquired an interest in natural history even prior to enrolling at Dickinson College at age 13. Although he was not an outstanding student, he was unusually committed to his course in life, keeping meticulous notes of ...

Ridgeway, Harriett.

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Central Pacific Railway Company

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United States Geological exploration of the Fortieth Parallel 1867 / 1881)

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The U.S. Geological Exploration of the Fortieth Parallel took place over five seasons, traveling through California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado to map its topography, and discover its resources during the years 1867 – 1881. Commissioned by Congress, and placed under the control of the United States Engineer Corps, geologist Clarence R. King, was selected as the leader of the exploration. King was entrusted with the first major effort to map the area in great detail. Assisting King in leading the...

Ridgway Family.

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Robert Ridgway (1850-1929) was the ornithologist participating in the U.S. Geologic Survey 40th Parallel survey from 1867-1869. He later worked for the Smithsonian, where he became nationally known in his field. John Ridgway is best known as a scientific illustrator. He served as chief illustrator for the U.S. Geologic Survey, and illustrator for the California Institute of Technology and Carnegie Institute. From the description of Papers, 1850-1942. (Utah St...

King, Clarence, 1842-1901

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Clarence Rivers King (1842-1901) was a geologist, mining engineer, and writer. He graduated from Yale Scientific School in 1862, journeyed West, and joined the California Geological Survey as volunteers. From 1867-1877, King directed the geological and scientific survey of the Fortieth Parallel from eastern Colorado to the California border. The next year he was made head of the newly established United States Geological Survey, a position he held until entering private practice as a mining engi...

Ridgeway, John W.

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Sullivan, Timothy Daniel, Irish poet and MP

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Epithet: Irish poet and MP British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000976.0x000038 ...

Ridgeway, David.

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Hubbard, S. D. (Samuel Dickinson), 1799-1855

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Samuel Hubbard was the Honorary Curator of Archaeology of the Oakland Museum in the 1920s. He was also the leader of the Doheny Scientific Expedition to Havasu Canyon in 1924. From the description of Their fighting ancestors, 1927. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122446516 ...

Ridgeway, Robert, 1850-1929.

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Ridgeway, Amelia.

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Ridgeway, Evelyn Perkins.

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