A Guide to James Woodrow's Notebooks for Professor Robert Bunsen's Laboratory
Finding aid created by Dept. Staff
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
December 2011
Descriptive Summary |
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| Creator: | Woodrow, James | |
| Title: | James Woodrow's Notebooks for Professor Robert Bunsen's Laboratory | |
| Dates: | 1855 | |
| Abstract: | Two class notebooks for Professor Robert Bunsen's Laboratory belonging to chemistry student James Woodrow. | |
| Extent: | 0.2 Linear feet. 2 volumes. | |
| Identification: | MS Group 131 | |
| Language(s): | Written in German and English languages. | |
Biographical/Historical Note
James Woodrow was a chemistry student who attended a class of Robert Bunsen (1811-1859) in Heidelberg in 1855.
Scope and Content
Volume 1 (29 p.) is a laboratory notebook, mostly in German, which was probably turned in for a grade on October 19, 1855. The lab book is entitled, "Prof. Bunsen's Laboratory." Volume 2 (95 p.) is Mr. Woodrow's class notes, taken in English and dated October 22, 1855.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
The collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], James Woodrow's Notebooks for Professor Robert Bunsen's Laboratory, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Selected Subjects and Access Terms
Bunsen, R., (Robert), 1811-1899
Chemistry -- Experiments
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