Papers of Asa Gray, 1840-1880 (inclusive).

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Papers of Asa Gray, 1840-1880 (inclusive).

Includes Jane Loring Gray's (Mrs. Asa Gray) letters to her parents; letter, 1880, from Asa Gray to Prof. Fisher; and letters (microfilm copy) of George Gray about career of Asa Gray. Related publications and reference material also available in repository.

2 folders of mss.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6918774

Harvard University Archives.

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Gray, Asa, 1810-1888

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Botanist, ardent supporter of Charles Darwin, first professor appointed to the faculty of the University of Michigan, and Professor of Botany at Harvard University. From the description of Asa Gray collection, 1871-1885. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 68802268 Asa Gray is an American botanist. He was made Professor of Natural History at Harvard University in 1842 and held that position until 1873. He was the author of several works including Manual of the bota...

Gray, Jane Loring, 1821-1909

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Jane Loring Gray was born in 1821. In 1847 she became engaged to Asa Gray and they were married on May 4, 1848. Jane accompanied her husband on most of his voyages and chronicled them in her letters to her family. After her husband's death in 1888 she devoted herself to memorializing him; she prepared an edition of Gray's letters and contributed funds toward the establishment of the Asa Gray Professorship. From the description of Papers of Jane Loring Gray, 183?-189? (inclusive). (Ha...

Gray, George E., 1927-

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Epithet: senior British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001244.0x0000f6 ...