Theophrastus papers, 1923-1966.

ArchivalResource

Theophrastus papers, 1923-1966.

The collection contains a typescript of Dengler's dissertation, Theophrastus, de causis plantarum (University of Pennsylvania, 1927), an English translation of the included Greek text; articles, book reviews, offprints relating to botany and Theophrastus; book dealers' catalog pages and notes for purchases; illustrations; letters received, 1925-1953; and research notes. Correspondents include D'Arcy W. Thompson, book review editors, and book dealers.

.45 cubic ft.

eng,

grc,

Related Entities

There are 3 Entities related to this resource.

Dengler, Robert Ewing, 1893-

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6t45npc (person)

Robert Ewing Dengler (1893-1973) was Head of the Classical Language Department, 1929-1955, at The Pennsylvania State College. An experienced traveler and life member of the Touring Club Italiano, he made road trips through Europe in the 1930s and 1950s. He was also known for his translation of Theophrastus: de Causis Plantarum. From the description of Robert E. Dengler map collection, 1847-1947. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 71259320 Robert E...

Theophrastus

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6xw4n4b (person)

Epithet: of Sloane MS 1996 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001241.0x000120 ...

Thompson, D'Arcy Wentworth, 1860-1948

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w67d3025 (person)

Epithet: zoologist and classical scholar; Knight 1937 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001344.0x000096 Zoologist. From the description of Notes. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122656286 ...