All Items 60 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 60 Contributor 13 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 60 Butler, Joseph, 1692-1752 10 Barnes, Albert, 1798-1870 3 Flatt, Carl Christian, 1772-1843 2 Paley, William, 1743-1805 2 Storr, Gottlob Christian, 1746-1805 2 Amherst College 1 Berzelius, Jöns Jakob, friherre, 1779-1848 1 De La Beche, Henry T., (Henry Thomas), 1796-1855 1 Gregory, Olinthus, 1774-1841 1 Lyell, Charles, Sir, 1797-1875 1 Maccullouch, John, 1773-1835 1 Watson, Richard, 1737-1816 1 show more 8 show fewer Location 4 Massachusetts 35 Amherst 23 Earth (Planet) 1 North America 1 Topic 20 Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc. 60 Study and teaching (Higher) 23 Geology 15 Apologetics 13 Books and reading 13 Analogy (Religion) 10 Geological surveys 10 Natural theology 9 Chemistry 8 Fieldwork 7 Finance, Personal 7 Costs 3 Fossils 3 Analysis 2 Botany 2 Catalogs and collections 2 Deluge 2 Geological specimens 2 Metals 2 Soils 2 show more 15 show fewer Part Of 1 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 60 Genre 14 Lecture notes 23 Notebooks 21 Notes 14 Field notes 7 Account books 6 Diaries 5 Catalogs (documents) 3 Journals (accounts) 2 Research notes 2 Accounts 1 Excerpts 1 Manuscripts for publication 1 Poems 1 Preliminaries 1 show more 9 show fewer Subject 20 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc. 60 Apologetics 13 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Books and reading 13 Analogy (Religion) 10 Butler, Joseph, 1692-1752. The analogy of religion, natural and revealed, to the constitution and course of nature 9 Natural theology 9 Chemistry – Study and teaching (Higher) – Massachusetts – Amherst 8 Geological surveys – Massachusetts 7 Geology – Fieldwork 7 Geology – Massachusetts 7 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Finance, Personal 7 Geology – Study and teaching (Higher) – Massachusetts – Amherst 4 Barnes, Albert, 1798-1870 3 Fossils – Study and teaching (Higher) – Massachusetts – Amherst 3 Geological surveys – Massachusetts – Costs 3 Botany – Study and teaching (Higher) – Massachusetts – Amherst 2 Flatt, Carl Christian, 1772-1843. An elementary course of Biblical theology 2 Geological specimens – Catalogs and collections – Massachusetts 2 Geology 2 Metals – Study and teaching (Higher) – Massachusetts – Amherst 2 show more 15 show fewer Specimens collected and taken, 1839 July Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A notebook containing a list by Edward Hitchcock of geological specimens collected and taken in July 1839 for his geological survey of Massachusetts. Ninety-one specimens are listed, with numbering beginning at 609 and ending at 700. Most have a brief description of the specimen as well as the location where it was collected. There are two pencil drawings towards the end of the notebook. Specimens collected and taken, 1839 July Catalogue of mineral specimens, as finally arranged in the government collection, 1840 February Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A notebook containing catalog lists by Edward Hitchcock. The first list, "Catalogue of Mineral Specimens as finally arranged in the Government Collection February 1840" lists numbered mineral specimens and the location where they were found. These specimens were collected for his geological survey of Massachusetts. Numbering begins at 1551 and ends at 2510. A second list titled "Catalogue of Specimens for the Government put up in Bottles" begins on the thirty-sixth page and lists the specimen type and the location where it was found. Numbering begins at 1 and ends at 227. The final page includes an additional list of nine specimens numbered 601 to 609, but it is unclear what this list is for. Catalogue of mineral specimens, as finally arranged in the government collection, 1840 February Catalogue of paintings executed in 1838 for the government Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A list of paintings made in 1838 for the government for Edward Hitchcock's geological survey of Massachusetts. Two hundred and twenty-seven paintings are listed. Most have a brief description of what is being depicted and some include a location as well. Catalogue of paintings executed in 1838 for the government 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 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" 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" 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"
