Meteorological records, 1754-1865.

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Meteorological records, 1754-1865.

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Meteorological records gathered by the Academy, including 33 volumes of meteorological journals and observations kept by Enoch Hale, James Jackson, Edward Holyoke and others, for Boston, Salem, Waltham, Springfield, and Gardner, during the 19th century and for Cambridge during the late 18th century. Also 1 box with several manuscripts of both daily observations and summary tables, mostly from New England towns, maintained by various individuals.

1 box and 33 v. (3.5 linear ft.)

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American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Wigglesworth, Edward, 1732-1794

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Hall, Jonathan P.

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Holyoke, Edward Augustus, 1728-1829

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Hale, E. 1790-1848.

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Jackson, James, 1777-1867

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