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Papers of Robert Peirson

  • Peirson
  • Fonds
  • 1854–1890 (Circa)

Manuscript papers and a few notebooks consisting of notes and calculations. The majority of the material relates to astronomy and optics and dates from 1854-90.

Peirson, Robert (1821-1891) astronomer

Papers of Stephen Parkinson

  • Parkinson
  • Fonds
  • 1845–1889 (Circa)

19 notebooks containing mathematical notes and examples, possibly used by Parkinson for coaching students. Topics covered include: Newton, dynamics, hydrostatics, tides, statics, instruments, undulatory theory, mechanics, and planetary theory.

Parkinson, Stephen (1823-1889) mathematician

Papers of Isaac Todhunter

  • Todhunter
  • Fonds
  • 1814–1884 (Circa)

Notebooks containing mathematical notes, problems and solutions, a catalogue of Todhunter's library, letters to John Sephton.

Todhunter, Isaac (1820-1884) mathematician and historian of mathematics

Papers of William Selwyn

  • Selwyn
  • Fonds
  • 1875–1876

Papers concerning a memorial to Professor Selwyn. Includes the minute book of the Memorial Fund Committee meetings, printed notices of three meetings, lists of committee members and of donors to the memorial fund, and letters promising donations from members of the College and the University. The memorial was a bust sculpted by Bruce Hill and erected in the Divinity School.

Selwyn, William (1806-1875) Church of England clergyman

Papers of John Lee

  • Lee
  • Fonds
  • 1793–1865

Letters (dated 1793-1865); correspondence between Thomas Smart Hughes and John Lee and other documents relating to Payssio Tipaldo, Archimandrite of Cephalonia (dated 1824-5); diaries and sketchbooks

Lee, John (1783-1866) antiquary and astronomer

Papers of Miles Bland

  • Bland
  • Fonds
  • 1801-1849 (Circa)

Notebooks on mathematical, classical, and theological subjects; notes on examinations; printed books.

Bland, Miles (1786-1867) mathematician

Papers of William Wilberforce

  • Wilberforce
  • Fonds
  • 1737–1833

Correspondence of William Wilberforce, mainly written by him, on a range of subjects including political and family matters; a notarial document relating to some of Wilberforce's ancestors.

Wilberforce, William (1759-1833) politician, philanthropist, and slavery abolitionist

Papers of Nevil Maskelyne

  • Maskelyne
  • Fonds
  • 1765–1830

Letters to Maskelyne relating to astronomical and mathematical matters. Mainly in French.

Maskelyne, Nevil (1732-1811) astronomer and mathematician

Papers of James Wood

  • Wood
  • Fonds
  • 1754–1817 (Circa, mostly undated)

Manuscript notebooks in various hands on mathematics, astronomy, moral and natural philosophy, theology and classics, with some printed items.

Wood, James (1760-1839) mathematician and Dean of Ely

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