Cyrus W. Field papers, 1858-1886.

Wheatstone, Charles, Sir, 1802-1875

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Physicist. Fellow of the Royal Society. From the description of Papers. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84865311 At 21 he began business in London as a musical instrument maker and carried out experiments on sound and optics. Professor of experimental physics at King's Colege, London 1834. F. R. S., 1836. He made many inventions and suggested the stereoscope and spectrum analysis. He collaborated with Sir William Fothergill Cooke in producing and improving electric telegraph ...

Stuart-Wortley, James Archibald, 1805-1881

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Anderson, James Patton, 1822-1873

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Born Franklin County, Tenn.; first territorial delegate to Congress from Washington; brigadier general, Confederate Army. From the description of ADS, [1871, no day]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122585669 James Patton Anderson (1822-1873), native of Tennessee, was a politician in Mississippi and Florida, Mexican War officer, federal officer in the Washington Territory, and Confederate congressman and general. From the guide to the James ...

Field, Cyrus W. (Cyrus West), 1819-1892

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Cyrus West Field (1819-1892) was a merchant and capitalist who promoted the laying of the first Atlantic cable linking the U.S. with Europe. He formed a company to build cable communications between Newfoundland and Ireland, helped establish elevated trains in New York City, and participated in the development of the Wabash Railroad. Other business ventures included ownership of a New York newspaper, the Mail and Express. From the description of Cyrus W. Field papers, 1831-1905, bulk...

Thornton, Edward, Sir, 1817-1906

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British diplomat. From the description of Sir Edward Thornton autograph, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980612 English diplomat. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Barton Manor [Westmorland], to Mr. Davidson, 1883 Sept. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270572409 ...

Kelvin, William Thomson, baron, 1824-1907

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Physicist and Fellow of the Royal Society. From the description of Papers, 1835-1907. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79617799 From the description of Papers, 1905-1907. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80830683 From the description of Correspondence, 1836-1906. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84971911 British mathematician and physicist. From the description of Letters signed (2) and autograph postcard signed : Glasgow, to W.A. Knight, 1890 Jan. 25...