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Correspondence of Benjamin Silliman, 1875-1884

AZ 161


Collection Summary

Creator: Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885.
Collection Name: Correspondence of Benjamin Silliman,
Inclusive Dates: 1875-1884
Physical Description:.2 linear feet
Abstract:Benjamin Silliman, 1816-1885, was a chemist and a professor at Yale, from 1853. He was the son of Benjamin Silliman, also a chemist, geologist, and Yale professor, 1802-1852. The collection contains letters from George A. Treadwell and others, relating to mining ventures in Arizona, with 2 post cards, a drawing, and 2 newspaper clippings.
Collection Number:AZ 161
Language: Materials are in English.
Repository: University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
University of Arizona
PO Box 210055
Tucson, AZ 85721-0055
Phone: 520-621-6423
Fax: 520-621-9733
URL: http://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/
E-Mail: LBRY-askspcoll@email.arizona.edu

Biographical Note

Chemist; professor at Yale, from 1853. Son of Benjamin Silliman, also a chemist, geologist, and Yale professor, 1802-1852.


Scope and Content Note

Letters from George A. Treadwell and others, relating to mining ventures in Arizona, with 2 post cards, a drawing, and 2 newspaper clippings. Also included are two letters to George Treadwell.


Arrangement

This collection is organized chronologically.

Restrictions

Restrictions

Patrons must use photocopy due to fragile condition of originals.

Copyright

It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Arizona Board of Regents for the University of Arizona, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.


Access Terms

Personal Name(s)
Treadwell, George A., 1836-1911 -- Correspondence.

Subject(s)
Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History -- Sources.


Administrative Information

Credit Line

Correspondence of Benjamin Silliman (AZ 161). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Acquired as purchase, 1955.

Processing History

Processed by Staff.