John Bartram papers, 1738-1796

Mss.Film.878, 547

Date: 1738-1796 | Size: 2 microfilm_reel(s)

Abstract

Correspondence to and from John Bartram and his son, William Bartram.

Background note

John Bartram was the first native American botanist and made many journeys through the southern frontier, collecting seeds and bulbs for transplanting.

Collection Information

Physical description

15 items on 2 microfilm reels.

Provenance

Received from New York Historical Society and College of Physicians, accessioned, 1951.

Location of originals:

Originals in College of Physicians of Philadelphia and New York Historical Society.

Separated material

Originally catalogued as one collection on two separate microfilm reels: films 878 and 547.

Early American History Note

This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Microfilm Collection

Subject(s)

  • Botany.
  • Natural history.