All Items 31 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 31 Contributor 7 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 31 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 15 Gardner, Henry J., (Henry Joseph), 1819-1892 3 Massachusetts. General Court 3 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 2 Geological Society of London 1 Hamilton, William John, 1805-1867 1 show more 2 show fewer Location 2 Massachusetts 31 United States 2 Topic 11 Geological surveys 31 Correspondence 19 Career in geology 16 Geology 8 Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc. 7 Fieldwork 5 Archives 2 Geologists 2 Deluge 1 Finance, Personal 1 Knowledge 1 show more 6 show fewer Part Of 1 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 31 Genre 11 Correspondence 20 Field notes 7 Notebooks 6 Diaries 5 Clippings 1 Drafts (documents) 1 Petitions 1 Questionnaires 1 Reports 1 Reproductions 1 State government records 1 show more 6 show fewer Subject 16 Geological surveys – Massachusetts 31 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Correspondence 19 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Career in geology 16 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 – Correspondence 14 Geology – Massachusetts 8 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc. 7 Geology – Fieldwork 5 Gardner, Henry J., (Henry Joseph), 1819-1892 – Correspondence 3 Geologists – United States – 19th century – Correspondence 2 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Archives 2 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 – Correspondence 2 Deluge 1 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Finance, Personal 1 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Knowledge – Geology 1 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864. Final report on the geology of Massachusetts 1 Massachusetts. General Court 1 show more 11 show fewer Edward Hitchcock draft petition to Massachusetts state legislature, 1842 January Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A draft of a petition by Edward Hitchcock to the Massachusetts state legislature requesting payment for his efforts editing his "Final Report on the Geology of Massachusetts" for a new edition. Hitchcock discusses the work that went into the report and the cost of undertaking the geological survey itself in an attempt to justify why he believes he is owed compensation, and explains why he did not request compensation for certain undertakings related to the report earlier. Additionally, Hitchcock asks the legislature to consider housing the samples collected during the survey in a place that is both safe and accessible to visitors who may wish to view the collection. Edward Hitchcock draft petition to Massachusetts state legislature, 1842 January Edward Hitchcock geological survey notebook, 1830 October 1 to 1831 October 28 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A notebook kept by Edward Hitchcock during a portion of his geological survey of Massachusetts from October 1830 to October 1831. The notebook contains observations about the geology in various locations throughout the state with information about terrain and rock types. Notes about Hitchcock's travel are included, as are drawings complementing the notes about the geology. Specimens collected by himself and others are mentioned, and notes about texts related to geology are included. Edward Hitchcock geological survey notebook, 1830 October 1 to 1831 October 28 Report on certain points in the geology of Massachusetts Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 House document number 39, a report presented to the Massachusetts House of Representatives by Edward Hitchcock discussing aspects of the geology of Massachusetts to which he was unable to give attention in his "Final Report on the Geology of Massachusetts." Subjects covered include the coal field of Bristol County and Rhode Island, beds of brown hematite and iron ore in Berkshire County, and marks of ancient glaciers in Massachusetts. Several illustrations are included, along with a map of drift and glacier striae in Hampden County, some of which are in color. Within the section on hematite and iron ore Hitchcock duplicates the text and images of his published article "Description of a brown coal deposit in Brandon, Vermont, with an attempt to determine the geological age of the principal hematite ore beds in the United States." The report includes a brief introduction by Massachusetts governor John H. Clifford to the Speaker of the House. The report is signed by Hitchcock from Amherst, Massachusetts on February 23, 1853. Report on certain points in the geology of Massachusetts Geological Society of London letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1840 January 6 Geological Society of London A form thank you letter from Secretary William J. Hamilton of the Geological Society of London thanking Hitchcock for topographical & geological maps of Massachusetts, made by order of the Legislature, mounted on rollers. Geological Society of London letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1840 January 6 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1839 April 10 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock regarding the compiling and publication of Hitchcock's revised survey. Everett expresses the expectation that the survey be completed within the present year. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1839 April 10 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1837 June 16 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter in which Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett addresses specific details of Edward Hitchcock's appointment as geological surveyor of Massachusetts. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1837 June 16 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1837 May 6 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter in which Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett offers Edward Hitchcock an appointment on the Geological, Mineralogical, Botanical, and Zoological Survey of Massachusetts. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1837 May 6 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 August 20 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock regarding his expenses as geological surveyor. Everett also requests that Hitchcock send him specimens of verde antique and the mineral pyrope. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 August 20 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1839 June 22 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett thanking Edward Hitchcock for sending him a box of gems. Everett discusses specifics regarding the publishing of Hitchcock's geological report and encourages Hitchcock to complete the entire report before submitting it for printing. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1839 June 22 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1839 November 25 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock discussing specifics regarding the publishing of Hitchcock's geological report, including the overall expense of printing and the number of illustrations. Everett insists that the state printers in Boston be employed to publish the report. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1839 November 25 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1837 September 1 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock regarding compensation for Hitchcock's employment as geological surveyor of Massachusetts. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1837 September 1 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1839 June 5 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock discussing specifics regarding the publishing of Hitchcock's geological report. Everett suggests editing the introduction to the report to save printing costs and discusses the number of lithographic prints that will appear in the publication. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1839 June 5 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 December 14 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A response from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock's suggestion of publishing a preliminary report of his geological survey findings. Everett expresses his relief at Hitchcock's improved health and thanks Hitchcock for sending him a newspaper. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 December 14 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 December 22 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock discussing revisions for Hitchcock's explanatory report on his geological findings and on the delay of the formal report due to sickness. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 December 22 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 March 10 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock concerning the Geological Survey of Massachusetts. The Governor wishes to know if Hitchcock has completed his field work and if he can estimate the size of the printed report so that the expense of publication might be determined. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 March 10 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 March 16 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock about the printing of a message that was communicated to the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives regarding Hitchcock's geological survey report. Everett also notes an error in language made by the printer. The referenced message is enclosed. The message was originally communicated to the legislature during the session held January-April 1838. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 March 16 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 November 30 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to Edward Hitchcock thanking him for sending mineral specimens. Everett requests additional specimens of garnet and beryl, and asks Hitchcock to send a copy of a newspaper containing some of his published geological observations. Everett expresses concern for Hitchcock's ailing health. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1838 November 30 Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1837 August 5 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A letter in which Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett addresses specific details of Edward Hitchcock's appointment as geological surveyor of Massachusetts. Governor Edward Everett letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1837 August 5 Governor Edward Everett special message to the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives, 1838 March 15 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A message from Massachusetts Governor Edward Everett to the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives, delivered during the session held January-April 1838. Everett writes about transmitting to the legislature a portion of Hitchcock's geological survey report and notes that the remaining portion of the report will be submitted in a few days. He also recommends the printing of the full report. It has been inferred that this is a copy of the original message. Governor Edward Everett special message to the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives, 1838 March 15 Edward Hitchcock geological survey notebook, 1834 to 1835 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Notes kept by Edward Hitchcock during a portion of his geological survey of Massachusetts, primarily dating from May 1835. The notes discuss the geology of Massachusetts and descriptions of the terrain and the rock types. Drawings related to the geology of the state are inlcluded, and expenses incurred for May 1835 and September 1834 are listed. The first section of the diary lists scripture passages related to the deluge and destruction of the world. Several Latin passages from books, some of which are crossed out, are included within this section of the diary. Edward Hitchcock geological survey notebook, 1834 to 1835
