Babbage, Charles, 1791-1871. Papers. - View Resource - Social Networks and Archival Context

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Babbage, Charles, 1791-1871. Papers.

Title

Papers. 1829-1863.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9871787

Abstract

Various A.L.S. including one of 9 pages (1835 Aug. 2) concerning modifications to the calculating machine.

Extent

13 items.

Holding Repository

Smithsonian Institution. Libraries

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 8358412

Smithsonian Institution. Libraries

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Babbage, Charles, 1791-1871

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6mp5525 (person)

Charles Babbage was a British mathematician and inventor. He helped found the Analytical Society, The Royal Astronomical Society, and the Statistical Society, and was a member of the Royal Academy. He invented several mechanical calculating machines, and designed an analytical engine that anticipated the digital computer. He also helped establish the modern English postal system, compiled the first reliable actuarial tables, and invented the locomotive cowcatcher. From th...

Dibner, Bern.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6t155vs (person)

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