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| Creator: | Mather, W. W. (William Williams), 1804-1859. |
| Title: | William Williams Mather Correspondence |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1836 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Correspondence between the American geologist and Stephen Van Rensselaer, about Mather's intention to join a geological survey of the state of New York. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
William Williams Mather (1804-1859) was an American scientist, particularly interested in chemistry and mineralogy. A graduate of West Point, he served as an instructor there for six years before leaving the military to devote himself to the sciences. He wrote numerous papers and taught at the university level in the fields of chemistry, mineralogy, and geology.
Stephen Van Rensselaer III (1764-1839) was an important early citizen of New York, being a landowner and soldier. He served as Lieutenant Governor of New York from 1795-1801.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The William Williams Mather Correspondence consists of one letter from Mather to Stephen Van Rensselaer, concerning Mather's intention to join a geological survey of the state of New York.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
William Williams Mather Correspondence,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Unspecified, 1969.
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Created by: MRC
Date: 21 Sep 2010
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