These notes written by James Dinwiddie from April to May, 1811 are from a series of geology lectures by H. Davy. The notes cover the composition of earth and minerals as well as various experiments.
This introductory lecture written by James Dinwiddie discusses natural philosophy. Dinwiddie draws on past philosophers including Rene Descartes, Plato, and John Locke to describe Nature and man's relationship with her.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This document from the Royal Institution ca. 1814 is a balloting list for the positions of president, treasurer, and secretary. This file consists of one printed page.
This Annual Report of the Visitors of the Royal Institution dated April 13, 1812 outlines the financial status as well as the status of the library and mineralogical collections. This file consists of four printed pages.
These minutes from the May 9, 1814 from the general monthly meeting of the Royal Institution were sent to James Dinwiddie. The minutes contain a number of resolutions regarding an anniversary dinner for the members. This file consists of three printed pages.
These minutes from the June 17, 1814 monthly general meeting of the Royal Institution were sent to James Dinwiddie. The minutes contain a list of members of the institution and an amendment asking all members to pay a subscription fee. This file consists of two printed pages.
These minutes from the July 1, 1814 monthly general meeting of the Royal Institution were sent to James Dinwiddie. The minutes contain a list of members of the institution and an amendment asking all members to pay a subscription fee. This file consists of three printed pages.
This document sent to James Dinwiddie from the Royal Institution outlines a by-law passed June 18, 1814 allowing associate members to use A.R.I. as a postnomial. This file consists of two printed pages.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on vitrolated tartar and nitre. Dinwiddie discusses the chemical composition of each substance as well as various reactions when they are mixed with other compounds.
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.
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.
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.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie examine a number of topics in physics including light, motion, matter, hydraulics, and hydrostatics as well as a treatise on Nature from the points of view of philosophy, art, and theology.
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.
This document compiled by James Dinwiddie contains a list of manufacturers in England including their industrial machinery and manufacturing practices. This file consists of notes.
In this series of notes written by James Dinwiddie, he discusses various natural philosophers' theories of the earth. He includes theories from Burnet, Woodward, Whiston, and Buffon.
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie discuss theories related to volcanic eruptions. Dinwiddie also mentions physical structures of the volcano and historical dates for volcanic eruptions.
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.
This series of notes written by James Dinwiddie focuses on astronomy. Dinwiddie discusses the properties of the moon and outlines the lunar cycle as well as the phenomenon of comets. He provides a list of well known astronomers and their publications including Isaac Newton, Rene Descartes, Johannes Kepler, Socrates, Nicolas Copernicus, Otto Guernicke, Galileo, Ptolemy, and Edmond Halley.
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie discuss a number of topics related to the military including fortifications, ballistics, redoubts, and the Macedonian Phalanx. Dinwiddie mentions various materials for building fortifications, armour, and weapons. He also records the arrangement of the Macedonian Phalanx.
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.
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.
Item is a list of the first directors of the Eye Level Gallery Society, created on November 21, 1974. The list identifies ten individuals who were to serve on the board until November 18, 1975: John Greer (artist), David Haigh (artist), Joyce Hanson (artist), Julia Schmitt Healy (artist), Mary Kenny (photographer), Keith Laws (accountant), Karl MacKeeman (artist), Hatti Prentiss (writer), Donald Purdy (businessman), and Roger Savage (artist).
File consists of two copies of a photograph of the Forrest Building, Dalhousie College, selected for possible inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University" by Peter B. Waite.
File is a handwritten document presumably consisting of a board meeting's minutes of the Eye Level Gallery. Topics discussed included slide bank, gallery assistant, information about their general meeting, classes and the art college.
File consists of a photograph and a photographic negative of Herbert Leslie Stewart. The photograph was selected for inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 2" by Peter B. Waite (page 20).
File consists of a two copies of a photograph and two copies of a photographic negative of George Earle Wilson. The photograph was selected for inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 2" by Peter B. Waite (page 146).
File consists of a photograph of eight female students and alumnae, selected for inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 2" by Peter B. Waite (page 29).
File consists of a photograph of a University Federation meeting, selected for possible inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University" by Peter B. Waite.
File consists of a photograph of C. L. Bennet, selected for inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 2" by Peter B. Waite (page 18) .
File consists of two photographs of the Studley Campus, Dalhousie College, selected for possible inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University" by Peter B. Waite
File consists of three copies of a photograph and a photographic negative of the Convocation Procession in 1931. The photograph was selected for inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 2" by Peter B. Waite (page 36).