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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Alexander Dallas Bache Papers, 1821-1869
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FARU7053
- Creators:
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Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867
- Dates:
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1821-1869
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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3.47 cu. ft. (5 document boxes) (3 half document boxes) (2 microfilm reels) (6 oversize folders)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This record unit consists of the papers of Alexander Dallas Bache (1806-1867) relating to his study of European education, magnetic and meteorological observations at Girard College, his appointment as Superintendent of the United States Coast Survey, his professional discourse with other scientists on a broad range of topics, his own research, and his work on the Light House Board. Materials include diaries, 1836-1837, of his study of educational institutions in Britain; correspondence, 1821-1866, documenting his European trip; his work on education during the years 1839-1841; and his contact with the American scientific community. Materials also include small collections of papers concerning the Coast Survey, the Light House Board, and the Smithsonian Institution; letters to his wife, Nancy Clarke Fowler Bache; and a small collection of posthumous papers.
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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7053, Alexander Dallas Bache Papers
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Personal Papers
Keywords
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Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Bache, Nancy Clarke Fowler | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
United States Coast Survey | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
United States. Light-House Board | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Girard College | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Smithsonian Institution | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Meteorology | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Diaries | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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