C. S. Rafinesque correspondence
Scope and Contents
This small collection, 1823-1835, contains four letters received
by C. S. Rafinesque from various correspondents, including botanist
John Torrey, and one letter written by Rafinesque to E. L. Briggs.
The letter from John Torrey describes his botanical research in
1835 while Rafinesque's letter to E. L. Briggs describes a recent
journey in eastern Kentucky and touches on many personal matters.
Dates
- Creation: 1823 - 1835
Creator
Biographical / Historical
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque, naturalist, was born in Galata,
Turkey, on 22 October 1783. He married Josephine Vaccaro in
1809; they had two children. Rafinesque died in Philadelphia
on 18 September 1840.
Rafinesque published several works on botany, ichthyology, and
economics. From 1818 to 1826, he was professor of botany, natural
history, and modern languages at Transylvania University.
Full Extent
1 folder (5 items)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Small collections
Custodial History
The source of this collection of C. S. Rafinesque letters is
unknown.
The collection was processed and catalogued in 1991.
Genre / Form
- Title
- C. S. Rafinesque correspondence
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
