Asa Gray papers, 1833-1874.

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Asa Gray papers, 1833-1874.

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Writings on spiritualism and similar concepts by Asa Gray, a minister, doctor, and printer of Ledyard, Connecticut. He was active with Rogerene Quakers in early years. Some of the writings are in short hand. Also includes a copy of Gray's will

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Connecticut Historical Society

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Gray, Asa, 1810-1888

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Often called the “Father of American Botany,” Asa Gray was instrumental in establishing systematic botany as a field of study at Harvard University and, to some extent, in the United States. His relationships with European and North American botanists and collectors enabled him to serve as a central clearing house for the identification of plants from newly explored areas of North America. He also served as a link between American and European botanical sciences. Gray regularly reviewed new Euro...