All Items 41 Collection 2 Archives & Special Collections 41 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Contributor 9 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 40 American Temperance Society 1 Berzelius, Jöns Jakob, friherre, 1779-1848 1 Buchanan, Claudius, 1766-1815 1 De La Beche, Henry T., (Henry Thomas), 1796-1855 1 Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 1 James, Rajah of Sarawak, 1803-1868 1 Lyell, Charles, Sir, 1797-1875 1 Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1932 1 show more 4 show fewer Location 10 Massachusetts 27 Amherst 25 Borneo 1 Earth (Planet) 1 Europe 1 Malaysia 1 North America 1 Pioneer Valley 1 Sarawak 1 South Asia 1 show more 5 show fewer Topic 20 Study and teaching (Higher) 25 Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc. 23 Chemistry 8 Religion 6 Geology 5 Archives 4 Knowledge 4 Political and social views 4 Christianity 3 Fossils 3 Missions 3 Religious aspects 3 Temperance 3 Botany 2 Career in education 2 Metals 2 Religion and science 2 Acids 1 Agricultural colleges 1 Agricultural innovations 1 show more 15 show fewer Part Of 2 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 40 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Genre 5 Lecture notes 41 Clippings 1 Drafts (documents) 1 Orations 1 Outlines (documents) 1 Mabel Loomis Todd draft manuscript Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1932 An unpublished and undated manuscript by Mabel Loomis Todd on the topic of the decline and lost art of letter writing with typed and handwritten pages. The manuscript contains outlines, possible lecture notes, clippings from books and newspapers, and excerpts and transcripts of Emily Dickinson letters and poems; including a letter from Dickinson to Abiah Root and the poem "This is my letter to the world." Editors marks and notes are written in pencil throughout the manuscript and several pages have been cut out and rearranged. Some pages are written on the backs of scraps of paper such as programs from the Amherst College Church dated July 1889, calling cards of Olive Thorne Miller, and a clipping announcing the construction of a memorial in Dalton, Massachusetts. Accompanying the manuscript is a clipping of an article published in the Boston Evening Transcript on February 14, 1912 titled "The Complete Letter-Writer." Mabel Loomis Todd draft manuscript Questions for a Bible class Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Lecture notes by Edward Hitchcock on a variety of religious topics. Included in the booklet is a list of questions about the Bible and references to the sources of the answers, as well as verses from Matthew chapter 5. More in-depth answers to some of the questions are included in the booklet, such as who conducted religious services among the Hebrews and what is the geography and topography of Palestine. Questions for a Bible class Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Dynamical or Galvanic Electricity" Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Chemistry lecture notes by Edward Hitchcock discussing galvanic electricity. Hitchcock includes information on under what circumstances this type of electricity occurs, some examples of experiments that demonstrate the concept, and specifies that the components involved to create this type of electricity do not have to be metallic. Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Dynamical or Galvanic Electricity" Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Mercury" Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Chemistry lecture notes by Edward Hitchcock primarily discussing certain metals and relating chemistry to the mineral, vegetable, and animal. Hitchcock focuses on mercury, silver, gold, and platinum, listing experiments to perform with these materials, alloys that can be made with them, and different solvents and chlorides of these metals. He then discusses analyzing the chemical makeup of minerals, plant matter, and animal. Topics covered include mineral waters, vegetable gums and resins, sugar, alcohol, putrefaction, gelatin, albumen, urea, and blood, among others. Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Mercury" Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Introductory Lecture On Chemistry," 1826 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Chemistry lecture notes by Edward Hitchcock focusing primarily on the importance of studying chemistry and how the study of chemistry can be for the glory of God. Hitchcock explains that chemistry is evidence of the laws of God, and also explains the ways in which chemistry is related to other subjects, such as medicine and the arts. He discusses some of the history of chemistry and its roots in alchemy. Additionally, Hitchcock emphasizes the importance of having religious men teach the sciences so that they may point out their relationship to religion, and the importance of humility in learning. A few notes on the subject of chemistry are included at the end which mention properties of matter, the concept of affinity, and some notes to himself on what to do at certain points in the lecture. Hitchcock noted on the cover the years he delivered the lecture at Amherst College. Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Introductory Lecture On Chemistry," 1826 Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Heat or Calorie" Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Chemistry lecture notes by Edward Hitchcock discussing the chemical concepts of heat (or calorie) and affinity, as well as chemical elements and chemical compounds including potash, zircon, carbon, and many others. The sections on chemical elements and compounds include descriptions of the properties and examples of experiments that can be performed with those items. Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Heat or Calorie" Unidentified student's notes, "Lectures on Geology," 1855 September to 1855 November Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Lecture notes taken by an unknown student on Edward Hitchcock's geology lectures in the fall of 1855. Topics covered include surface geology, especially glaciers, drift, and terraces; fossils; theories relating to the earth's form throughout history; and the geology of Palestine. Unidentified student's notes, "Lectures on Geology," 1855 September to 1855 November Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Examples of the use of Berzelius' Chemical Symbols" Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Chemistry lecture notes by Edward Hitchcock listing chemical notations invented by [Jöns Jacob] Berzelius along with their meanings. Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Examples of the use of Berzelius' Chemical Symbols" Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Cyanogen or Bicarbonate of Nitrogen" Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Chemistry lecture notes by Edward Hitchcock briefly discussing cyanogen, hydrocyanic acid, and some general information about metals. Hitchcock lists the general properties of metals, their malleability, and their structure. Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Cyanogen or Bicarbonate of Nitrogen" Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Natural History" Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Natural history lecture notes by Edward Hitchcock introducing the subject to his students. Hitchcock discusses what exactly natural history is, the division of the world into organic and inorganic matter, and the division of the science of natural history into zoology, botany, and mineralogy/geology. Several American men who have worked in the field of natural history are mentioned, with Hitchcock giving a brief description of their work, such as [Stephen] Elliott's study of the botany in South Carolina and Georgia. Hitchcock uses the information about these men to illustrate the growth of the study of natural history in the United States and to emphasize the importance of its continued study. Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Natural History" Unidentified student's notes, "Lectures on Mineralogy by Prof. Hitchcock," 1836 February 15 to 1836 March 25 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Lecture notes taken by an unknown class of 1837 student on Edward Hitchcock's mineralogy lectures in the spring of 1836. Topics covered include the locations, characteristics, and varieties of several types of minerals; metals; shells; the makeup of different rock strata; and organic remains found in rocks. Unidentified student's notes, "Lectures on Mineralogy by Prof. Hitchcock," 1836 February 15 to 1836 March 25 Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Electro-Magnetism" Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Chemistry lecture notes by Edward Hitchcock focusing on electromagnetism. Hitchcock explains the history of its discovery, lists some experiments to perform to demonstrate it as well as past experiments performed, and discusses topics related to the concept in general such as the direction of electric currents. Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Electro-Magnetism" Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "To Prepare Black Flux" Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Chemistry lecture notes by Edward Hitchcock primarily providing instructions on performing experiments with certain chemical substances. Experiments involving manganese, arsenic, zinc, and mercury are included. Multiple experiments to demonstrate the concept of galvanism are listed, and galvanism is explained along with some concepts relating to it such as electro-magnetism. Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "To Prepare Black Flux" Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Carbon - Carbonic Acid" Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Chemistry lecture notes by Edward Hitchcock primarily discussing different metals, the compounds that can be made from them, how these compounds are made, and their uses. This includes barium, magnesium, lead, cobalt, and antimony, among others. Examples of experiments that can demonstrate the characteristics of certain metals or their compounds are included throughout. Hitchcock also discusses carbonic and boronic acid and writes for several pages about different theories on combustion. Glass, pottery, and porecelain are also discussed, but in less depth. Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Carbon - Carbonic Acid" Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Shells" Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Natural history lecture notes by Edward Hitchcock on the subject of geology. Hitchcock first lists different types of fossils found in rocks, briefly mentioning how many fossils have been found of that type, and the location and type of rock where the fossil type is usually found. The types discussed include shells, insects, amphibians, and human fossils, among others. Hitchcock goes on to list several specific types of rocks and their composition, structure and varieties, including argillaceous schist, limestone, shale, and others. He ends the lecture with comments on geological theories in general, explaining in detail the Neptunian Theory and the Vulcanian Theory, both of which he then refutes. Hitchcock summarizes by nothing that while there is not yet an overarching accepted theory of geology, there are some facts agreed upon by geologists. Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Shells" Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Chemical Affinity" Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Chemistry lecture notes by Edward Hitchcock discussing agents that influence chemical change, including attraction, heat, and light. Hitchcock refers to ideas of such as chemical equivalents, specific heat, galvanism, and others. The notes include lists of experiments to perform to demonstrate certain chemical concepts such as solids changing to gases. He discusses the characteristics of oxygen, chlorine, iodine, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulphur, phosphorous, and carbon, and explores the chemical changes that these elements may undergo and what experiments may demonstrate these changes. He also touches on the topics of crystal structure and solvents, but in less depth. Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Chemical Affinity" Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Geology of the Deluge: A Lecture" Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Geology lecture notes by Edward Hitchcock on the topic of a universal flood. Hitchcock outlines what he considers to be the geological evidence of a universal flood as is described in the Bible. He refutes some ideas about proofs of the flood relating to shell fossils, and says that proof can be derived from examining the surface of the earth instead. He lists grooves and furrows in the surface of the earth as evidence, as well as the mixture of sand, clay, and gravel found on all surfaces of the globe. He relates information about Kirkdale Cave, which contained many different types of animal bones, and analyzes how this accounts for a universal flood. The final page appears to be unrelated and bears the heading "Geology of Portland and vicinity." Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Geology of the Deluge: A Lecture" Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Mineralogy" Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Natural history lecture notes by Edward Hitchcock focused primarily on crystals and the classification of minerals. Hitchcock introduces the subject of mineralogy in general, then discusses the forms of crystals, as well as the ways crystals are described. Hitchcock additionally distinguishes between the physical and chemical characteristics of minerals, listing twenty-five physical characteristics and two chemical characteristics by which they are classified. He lists the different classifications of minerals, with descriptions and examples. The lives of mineralogists Abraham Gottlob Werner and Abbe Hauy are discussed in detail. Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Mineralogy" Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Diameter of the Balloon received from Paris 1832" Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Chemistry lecture notes by Edward Hitchcock listing the known types and numbers of acids in 1831, as well as the number of acids known in 1835 according to two different chemistry texts. The obverse contains information about a balloon sent from Paris to Amherst College, listing its contents, height ascended, weight of materials, and notes about its observation on March 18, 1834. Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Diameter of the Balloon received from Paris 1832" Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Geology" Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Natural history lecture notes by Edward Hitchcock introducing the subject of geology to his students. Hitchcock discusses some of the difficulties involved in studying geology, such as less distinct differences between types of rocks, changes in rock structure due to heat, air, and water, and the challenge of examining rocks within the earth to confirm facts. He touches on several aspects of geology, especially the concept of strata, explaining the different types. Hitchcock lists several different types of rocks, such as granite, gneiss, slate, quartz, and red sandstone, and summarizes their composition, structures, varieties, and usual geological position. He additionally writes in-depth about different organic remains found within rocks, including different types of shells, plant matter, and animal remains. Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Geology"
