C. S. Rafinesque correspondence

Collection

Identifier: MSS 2/177

Scope and Contents

This small collection, 1823-1835, contains four letters received by C. S. Rafinesque from various correspondents, including botanist John Torrey, and one letter written by Rafinesque to E. L. Briggs.

The letter from John Torrey describes his botanical research in 1835 while Rafinesque's letter to E. L. Briggs describes a recent journey in eastern Kentucky and touches on many personal matters.

Dates

1823 - 1835

Creator

Rafinesque, C. S. (Constantine Samuel), 1783-1840 (Person)

Biographical / Historical

Constantine Samuel Rafinesque, naturalist, was born in Galata, Turkey, on 22 October 1783. He married Josephine Vaccaro in 1809; they had two children. Rafinesque died in Philadelphia on 18 September 1840.

Rafinesque published several works on botany, ichthyology, and economics. From 1818 to 1826, he was professor of botany, natural history, and modern languages at Transylvania University.

Extent

1 folder (5 items)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Small collections

Custodial History

The source of this collection of C. S. Rafinesque letters is unknown.

The collection was processed and catalogued in 1991.

Subjects

Correspondence

Related Names

Creator

Rafinesque, C. S. (Constantine Samuel), 1783-1840 (Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: C. S. Rafinesque correspondence
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin

External Documents

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Repository Details

Repository Details

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