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Augustus William Smith papers

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.
Format(s): Manuscripts, Graphics, Letters
Library: John Hay
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Access to the collection:

Online Catalog (BruKnow):
General description of the collection available on BruKnow


Other Online Access:
RIAMCO: Guide to the Augustus William Smith papers

In-house Access to the Collection:
Typescript Inventory