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Mathematical Commonplace Book of Jonathan Mowry, circa 1726

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Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Arrangement

Folders are arranged by accession number.

Collection History

Custodial History

The collection was formed as a result of a Departmental practice of combining into one collection material of various accessions relating to a particular person, family, or subject. Professor Brown, a descendant of Captains Joseph and Daniel Mowry, provided explanations of the items and a genealogy of the Mowry family.

Appraisal

No appraisal information is available.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Dina Britain on August 4, 2006. Finding aid written by Dina Britain on August 14, 2006. Folder inventory added by James Clark '14 in 2012.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

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Credit this material:

Mathematical Commonplace Book of Jonathan Mowry; Mowry Family of Rhode Island Collection, C1137, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Location:
Firestone Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
(609) 258-3184
Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 1

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