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30 letter to James Dinwiddie from Joseph Hume

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A59
File
May 27, 1796 - Feb 7, 1815 ; N/D

INDICES:::George ; nephew ; decimals ; Phosphoric Tinder ; Proudfoot ; Howard ; Singer's ; Jardine ; Heales ; Scotland ; Bill ; Bailey ; Sanders ; lawsuit ; Grenada ; Fay ; William ; Royal Institution ; arithmatic ; Penny ; lottery ; pistols ; oxygenated ; arsenic ; silver ; muriatic acid ; sulpheric acid ; medical ; practitioners ; formula ; experiment ; Brown ; marriage ; Dumphries ; Barclay ; Navy Pay office ; Reid ; Europe ; Corsica ; soldier ; laboratory ; cylinders ; spatulas ; hermetically ; tubes ; Galvanism ; Cruikshanks ; nitrous ; acid ; copper ; Glasgow ; Wilson ; oil of viterol ; architecture ; vegitable ; animal ; mineral ; gravity ; hydrometer ; Encyclopedia Britanica ; metals ; Chapman ; Spanish ; Hawkesbury ; Manganese ; gold ; silver ; diamonds ; Cardiff ; Dudly Adams ; Price ; Portsmouth ; Wilson ; steam engine ; charcoal ; clay ; alkali ; Zinc ; Colbalt ; Sulpher ; Nitrate ; Tartar ; Borax ; Litmas ; Vitriol ; wedgewood ; Phials ; Leigh ; Sotheby ; Fleet Street ; Joseph Hume ; 1796 ; 1815

A letter from Harry Robertson to James Dinwiddie

Dinwiddie, Box 1, Folder 11
File
July 23, 1787

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Robertson ; Glasgow ; 1787 ; Society ; Lectures ; Chemistry ; Physics ; London

Chemical

Dinwiddie, Box 15, Folder D29
File
[1800?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

In this scientific journal, James Dinwiddie discusses various topics in chemistry including the effects of fire, water, acids, and bases on mixtures. He also notes the properties of different types of air such as fixed air, nitrous air, and inflammable air. This file consists of one journal.

Dal magazine / spring 2015

MS-1-Ref, Box 221, Folder 6, Item 2
Item
2015

Part of Dal Magazine

Item is a copy of Dal Magazine (Spring 2015), which features articles about Dalhousie and the ocean economy; award-winning chemist Dr. Axel Becke; and research into newcomers.

Experiments of Factitious Air

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C62
File
after 1772

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on experiments involving air; he documents his procedures as well as the results. Dinwiddie includes a hand-drawn diagram of various scientific apparatus at the front of the notes.

General Law of Nature

Dinwiddie, Box 2, Folder 4
File
After 1783

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

Notes containing a variety of scientific remarks and inferences.

Journal of Lectures

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder J2
File
March 23, 1809 - December 21, 1809

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These are a series of notes taken by James Dinwiddie between March 23, 1809 and December 21, 1809 from lectures given at the Royal Institution. The topics range from the electro-chemistry to astronomical systems to botanical taxonomies. This file consists of one volume.

Journal of Lectures

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder J1
File
December 22, 1808 - March 11, 1809

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These are a series of notes taken by James Dinwiddie between December 22, 1808 and March 11, 1809 from lectures given at the Royal Institution. The topics range from the orbits of the sun and moon to the state of science prior to Isaac Newton to chemical attraction. This file consists of one volume.

Lecture 4, 5

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C5
File
[1783?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) deal with the properties of air and various experiments that demonstrate these.

Lecture Notes

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C2
File
June 11, 1783

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These point form notes were taken by James Dinwiddie at a lecture on Wednesday, June 11, 1783. The notes cover a range of topics in chemistry and physics including Boschovich's Theory, chemical mixtures, evaporation, and magnetic curves.

Lectures on Chemistry - Lecture 1

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C3
File
[1783?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) discuss several chemical experiments.

Letter from James Ross certifying that James Baxter attended a chemistry class

MS-2-7, SF Box 13, Folder 4, Item 12
Item
April 12, 1862

Part of James Baxter fonds

Item is a letter written by Prof. James Ross to certify that James Baxter attended a chemistry class at the Presbyterian College. The letter was written in Truro, Nova Scotia on April 12, 1862.

Letter to the Editor

Dinwiddie, Box 20, Folder K4
File
December 30, 1797

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This file contains a one page newspaper clipping from a Calcutta newspaper. The clipping is a reprinted editorial letter from Joseph Priestley denouncing the new theories of chemistry.

Miscellanies, No. 1-5

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C22
File
[ca. 1793]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are titled "Miscellanies". The notes deal with a variety of chemical, physical, and biological topics.

Music; Musical Instruments; Diving Bell

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C69
File
1799

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie cover several topics including music, musical instruments, diving bells, and chemistry.

Natural History, No. 2,3; Chemistry, No. 1-4; Metallurgy, No. 1-3

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C20
File
[ca. 1793]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on natural history, chemistry, and metallurgy. He mentions several topics including agriculture, physical properties of water, and mineralogy.

No. 1

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C55
File
ca. 1811

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie list several experiments in chemistry.

No. 3

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C56
File
[ca. 1803]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie list several experiments in chemistry.

One letter to Col. Shawe from James Dinwiddie

Dinwiddie, Box 4, Folder A89
File
July 27, 1805

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Col. Shawe ; 1805 ; College of Fort William ; Philosophical ; Chemicals ; Lordship ; cottage ; instruments ; London ; Marquis ; apparatus ; Lord Cornwallis

One letter to James Dinwiddie from Charles Taylor

Dinwiddie, Box 4, Folder A97
File
November 29, 1783

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::inflammable ; Oil of Vitriol ; iron ; apparatus ; tubes ; funnel ; Globe ; philosopy ; chemical ; balloon ; 1783 ; Charles Taylor

One letter to James Dinwiddie from Dr. Copeland

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A23
File
December 24, 1790

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::gunpowder ; chemical ; atmosphere ; water gague ; weather ; wind

Photograph of an attendee at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 290
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows an attendee at the opening looking at a pamphlet that says "Slowpoke."

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 282
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening, including Henry Hicks, looking at something on the wall.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 283
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening, including Henry Hicks, looking at something on the wall.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 291
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening, one of whom s holding a pamphlet.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 294
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening, including Henry Hicks, watching an unidentified person writing on a piece of paper.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 307
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening, including Henry Hicks.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 289
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening standing by a staircase.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 296
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening, including Henry Hicks.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 297
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening, including Henry Hicks, listening to an unidentified person talking.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 303
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening, including Henry Hicks.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 305
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening, including Henry Hicks.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 280
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening, including Henry Hicks, standing in the centre.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 281
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening, including Henry Hicks, standing in the centre.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 286
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening, including Henry Hicks, standing in the centre and talking.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 287
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening, including Henry Hicks, standing in the centre and talking.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 288
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening standing by a staircase.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 292
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening, including Henry Hicks, listening to an unidentified person talking.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 293
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening, including Henry Hicks, listening to an unidentified person talking.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 295
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening, including Henry Hicks.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 304
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening standing in a hallway.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 306
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening, including Henry Hicks.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 310
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening with a scientific instrument.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre looking at scientific equipment

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 302
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening, including Henry Hicks, looking at a large piece of scientific equipment.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre looking at scientific equipment

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 299
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening, including Henry Hicks, looking at a large piece of scientific equipment.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre looking at scientific equipment

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 301
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening watching an unidentified person demonstrating a large piece of scientific equipment.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre looking at scientific equipment

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 300
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening watching an unidentified person demonstrating a large piece of scientific equipment.

Photograph of attendees at the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre looking through instruments

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 284
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows attendees at the opening looking through small metal instruments.

Photograph of Ebenezer MacKay

PC1, Box 29, Folder 21
File
[19--]

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

File contains a photograph of Ebenezer MacKay, second Professor of Chemistry at Dalhousie University.

Climo's Studio

Photograph of Henry Hicks looking at a scientific instrument

PC1, Box 3, Folder 5, Item 298
Item
March 25, 1977

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph taken during the opening of the Trace Analysis Research Centre (TARC) at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows Henry Hicks looking at a large scientific instrument.

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