Manuscript Collection, 1549-1975.

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Manuscript Collection, 1549-1975.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145429908

Contains primarily letters and papers relating to history of science; also contains manuscripts of distinguished non-scientists; Rhode Island manuscripts, and correspondence of Lownes; includes diplomas, portraits, photographs, and printed items.

Approximately 1200 items.

Brown University Archives, John Hay Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6834882

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Lownes, Albert Edgar, 1899-1978

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Brown class of 1920. Book collector, textile executive, naturalist. From the description of Manuscript Collection, 1549-1975. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145429908 Brown University class of 1920; honorary M.A., 1940; honorary doctorate, 1970. At different times President and then Chairman of the Board of American Silk Spinning Company of Providence; collector of books and manuscripts; Lecturer in History of Science at Brown for thirty years; interests included astronomy, ...