Smithsonian Institution Archives

Charles Armistead Alexander Papers, 1840-1870

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FARU7059
Creators:
Alexander, C. A. (Charles Armistead), -1869?
Dates:
1840-1870
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
These papers consist of texts of lectures, most of which were delivered at the Alexandria Lyceum. One was printed in the Alexandria Gazette in 1840. Also included are lists of translations Alexander did for the Smithsonian Institution, 1866-1870.

Historical Note

Historical Note
Charles Armistead Alexander (?- circa 1869) translated many foreign scientific papers for the Smithsonian Institution, beginning about 1858. Most of the translations were published in the Smithsonian Institution Annual Report. Alexander also lectured at the Alexandria Lyceum during the 1840s.

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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7059, Charles Armistead Alexander Papers

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Personal Papers


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