Michael Faraday letters, 1863 January 30, 1865 April 1

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Summary

Creator:
Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867
Abstract:
The collection consists of two letters written by Michael Faraday, English physicist and resident of the Royal Institution of Great Britain, toward the end of his life. One is addressed to the Duchess of Northumberland thanking her for her generosity, and asking if she might send Faraday something in return, apparently a photograph of herself. The other letter is written to F. Gye, also thanking him for a gift, most likely tickets to a Covent Garden show: Frederick Gye was the prominent manager for the Royal Italian Opera productions. Acquired as part of the History of Medicine Collections at Duke University.
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11085

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two letters written by Michael Faraday, English physicist and resident of the Royal Institution of Great Britain, toward the end of his life. One is addressed to the Duchess of Northumberland thanking her for her generosity, and asking if she might send Faraday something in return, apparently a photograph of herself. The other letter is written to F. Gye, also thanking him for a gift, most likely tickets to a Covent Garden show: Frederick Gye was the prominent manager for the Royal Italian Opera productions. Acquired as part of the History of Medicine Collections at Duke University.

Biographical / historical:

Michael Faraday (1791-1867) was a noted English scientist and member of the Royal Institution of Britain. He is best known for his pioneering work in chemistry, electricity, and magnetism.

Acquisition information:
The Michael Faraday letters were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2010.
Processing information:

Processed by Paula Jeannet, November 2015.

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2015-0138.

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Subjects:
Scientists -- Great Britain -- Correspondence
Scientists -- Great Britain -- Autographs
Places:
London (England) -- History -- 19th century

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