Augustus William Smith papers (Ms.Smith)
Brown University Library
Box ABrown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
Collection Overview
| Title: | Augustus William Smith papers |
| Date range: | 1816-1918, (bulk 1820-1860) |
| Creator: | Smith, Augustus William, 1802-1866 |
| Extent: | 3.5 Linear feet |
| Abstract: | Augustus William Smith was a school teacher, university professor (astronomy and mathematics), president of Wesleyan University and professor of Natural Philosophy at the United States Naval Academy. Smith's papers contain extensive correspondence with contemporary astronomers, mathematicians and meteorologists, along with several manuscripts. There is also correspondence between Smith and others concerning affairs of the Methodist-Episcopal Church. |
| Language of materials: | English . |
| Repository: | John Hay Library , Special Collections |
| Collection number: | Ms.Smith |
