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30 letter to James Dinwiddie from Joseph Hume

30 letter to James Dinwiddie from Joseph Hume

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Dynamics: 1. On the distinguishing properties of matter; 2. On the perserverance of matter; 3. Of...

Dynamics: 1. On the distinguishing properties of matter; 2. On the perserverance of matter; 3. Of the powers and activity of matter

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on matter. The notes are split into three sections; the first deals with the properties of matter including various propositions. The second discusses the perserverance of matter or what happens when forces are applied. The final section deals with the powers of matter and involves inertia and resistance.
Elementary Bodys [sic]

Elementary Bodys [sic]

These notes written by James Dinwiddie concern "Elementary Bodys [sic]". Dinwiddie briefly discusses chemical compositions in one set of notes. In the second set, he discusses motion and the necessity of experimentation in understanding nature.
Introduction; Mechanics

Introduction; Mechanics

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on topics in mechanics such as gravity, momentum, compound engines, and Ferguson's machine as well as matter, magnetism, electric shock, and capillary action in the introductory section.
Lecture 13 - Astronomy

Lecture 13 - Astronomy

These notes written by James Dinwiddie outline a lecture on astronomy. He discusses the various planets and their motion as well as their various measurements (diameter, distance from the sun).
Lecture 2 - Astronomy

Lecture 2 - Astronomy

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) focus on astronomy including the phases of Venus and movements of the planets and moon.
Lecture 4 - Pneumatics; Lecture 5

Lecture 4 - Pneumatics; Lecture 5

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1787 (?) discuss the study of pneumatics. He notes its connection with air and the atmosphere. Dinwiddie records several experiments involving barometers, fountains, and pumps.
Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes

These notes written by James Dinwiddie outline twenty lectures on topics in physics including motion, gravity, force, and acceleration. The notes also touch on natural theology with respect to knowledge and creation.
Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes

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.
Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 lists a series of topics in physics including heat, sight, electricity, magnetism, and fluids.
Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes

This series of lecture notes by James Dinwiddie in 1792 (?) references several subjects including mathematics, natural philosophy, Plato, Epicurius, the motion of the Earth, David Hume, and "W. Harrington". The file consists of 29 pages of lecture notes.
Magnetism and electricity

Magnetism and electricity

Item is a notebook kept by James Dinwiddie containing observations about magnetism and electricity, including diagrams related to and queries.
Metaphysics, No. 1

Metaphysics, No. 1

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on metaphysics and various philosophical questions.
Miscellanies, No. 1-5

Miscellanies, No. 1-5

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

Motion

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on constrained motion. Dinwiddie begins the notes with definitions of constrained motion; he continues by discussing centrifugal motion. He later discusses motion with respect to time and space; in this section he includes a series of propositions.
Motion and Force

Motion and Force

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on motion and force. He mentions various forces that act on bodies including gravity and electricity as well as the various types of motion.
Notes about planetary orbits

Notes about planetary orbits

Item is a notebook dated January 2, 1776 containing Dinwiddie's observations on planetary motion, including the orbits of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and the moon.
One letter to James Dinwiddie from D Burges

One letter to James Dinwiddie from D Burges

INDICES:::Nicholson's Journal ; Philosophical Magazine ; book binding ; "The Man on the Moon" ; 1790 ; France ; 1786 ; India ; 1791 ; Revolution ; Republican Government ; "Memoires De L'acadmie Des Science" ; Mechanical Arts ; Patent Machines ; Royal Institute ; 1805 ; optical machines ; specticales ; eye ; camera obscura
Optics

Optics

Item is a notebook kept by James Dinwiddie in which he wrote his observations and notes about experiments about optics.
Photograph of "A succession of physicists"

Photograph of "A succession of physicists"

File consists of a photograph of "a succession of physicists" including: Howard Bronsn, E. W. Guptill, W. J. Archibald, and J. H. L. Johnstone. The photograph was selected for inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 2" by Peter B. Waite (page 237).
Plane Mirrors; Archimedes; Gravity

Plane Mirrors; Archimedes; Gravity

These notes written by James Dinwiddie examine a number of topics in physics including gravity, force, velocity, light, and mirrors. Dinwiddie also mentions the classical natural philosophers Sappho, Archimedes, and Hermes.
Projectiles

Projectiles

Item is a two-part notebook kept by James Dinwiddie in which he makes observations about projectiles, their trajectory motion, acceleration and the opposing force of gravity.
Questions; Mechanics; Of Central Forces

Questions; Mechanics; Of Central Forces

This series of notes written by James Dinwiddie begins with a series of questions and answers related to various topics in physics. The notes continue with a series of questions and answers in mechanics followed by expanded notes on gravity. The last section outlines centrifugal forces.
Royal Institution notes, 1810

Royal Institution notes, 1810

Item is a book kept by James Dinwiddie containing notes about lectures at the Royal Institution (April 21, 1810 - May 26, 1811). Dinwiddie notes that he did not attend the first two lectures.
Royal Institution notes, 20 Dec 1809

Royal Institution notes, 20 Dec 1809

Item is a book kept by James Dinwiddie containing his notes on lectures at the Royal Institution (December 20, 1809-April 19, 1810), which include lectures given by Dalton.
Rules of Philosophy

Rules of Philosophy

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are entitled "Rules of Philosophy". They focus on natural philosophical topics including matter, motion, gravity, simple machines, projectiles, pneumatics, and pendula.
The Effects of Heat and Mixture on Bodies and Chemical Apparatus

The Effects of Heat and Mixture on Bodies and Chemical Apparatus

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on chemistry. The notes begin with a course outline discussing chemical mixtures, heat, animals, plants, and chemical apparatus. The notes provide more detailed content on thermometers, acids, salts, alkalis, and other topics included in the course.
Time

Time

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on time.