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Statement on Course in Natural Philosophy

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder K1
File
March, 1767

This document is a statement concerning a course taught in natural philosophy. The document is dated March, 1767. This file consists of one document.

Vitriolated Tartar/Nitre

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C63
File
After 1792

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Motion and Force

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C64
File
after 1782

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

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

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C65
File
after 1782

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Introduction; Mechanics

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C68
File
after 1782

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Hydrostatics and Hydraulics; Nature in Three Different Views; Colour; Lights and Colour

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder C73
File
after 1782

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Plane Mirrors; Archimedes; Gravity

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder C74
File
after 1782

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Tibetan (?) manuscript with Chinese insert

Dinwiddie, Box 20, Folder K9
File
after 1792

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This document may be a Tibetan manuscript with a Chinese insert.

List of Manufacturers

Dinwiddie, Box 20, Folder K8
File
1770

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Notes and Research Papers

Dinwiddie, Box 20, Folder K7
File
1798

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This group of documents is a series of unidentified notes and research papers composed by James Dinwiddie. This file consist of 116 pages of material.

Notes on Fireworks

Dinwiddie, Box 20, Folder K6
File
1767-1778

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This document contains two pages of notes on the composition of fireworks written by James Dinwiddie.

Notes on Geometry

Dinwiddie, Box 20, Folder K5
File
1767-1778

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This document contains four pages of notes on geometry written by James Dinwiddie. The notes contain diagrams and proofs of theorems.

Lecture 6 - Theories of the Earth

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder C75
File
after 1782

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Lecture 7 - Geology, Volcanic Theory

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder C76
File
after 1779

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Questions; Mechanics; Of Central Forces

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder C77
File
after 1782

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Biographical Sketch of James Proudfoot & Doctor Dinwiddie's Watch

Dinwiddie, Box 18, Folder I1
File
1852

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Armourer ; 1852 ; Biography ; watch ; Proudfoot

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder I4
File
October 1859 - August 1869

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Proudfoot ; Journal

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder I5
File
June 1875 - October 1879

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Proudfoot ; Journal

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 18, Folder I2
File
October 1840 - August 1852

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Journal ; Proudfoot

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder I3
File
August 1857 - October 1859

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Proudfoot ; Journal ; England

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 2, Folder 11
File
1836

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Proudfoot

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 2, Folder 12
File
August 21, 1852 - August 22, 1857

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Proudfoot

Astronomy

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C66
File
after 1792

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

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.

Ballistics; Fortifications; Redoubts; Macedonian Phalanx

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder C70
File
1780

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

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.

Lecture Notes

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C1
File
1781

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Early Experiments

Dinwiddie, Box 17, Folder F3
File
[177-?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This journal by James Dinwiddie records some of his experiments with air and balloons. This file consists of one journal.

One letter fragment to James Dinwiddie from Mr Fitzroy

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A42
File
1790-1800

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Mr. Fitzroy

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.

An Essay to Discover and Determine the True Order of the Battle of the Roman Legionsâ€¦

Dinwiddie, Box 17, Folder G1
File
[1780?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This manuscript written by James Dinwiddie discusses the Roman army and their weaponry and battle plans. This file consists of one manuscript that is 92 pages in length.

A letter from Andrew Dobie to James Dinwiddie

Dinwiddie, Box 1, Folder 22
File
April 04, 1796

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Dobie ; England ; Dumfries ; Saunders ; West Indies ; China ; Bengal

Letter to James Dinwiddie from J. Ingenhousz

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A61
File
August 04, 1792

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

File contains a letter to James Dinwiddie from J. Ingenhousz, written on August 4, 1792.

Photograph of Dalhousie College, Forrest Building

MS-2-718 PB Box 12, Folder 60
File
1900

Part of Peter B. Waite fonds

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.

Photograph and photographic negative of Herbert Leslie Stewart

MS-2-718, PB Box 12, Folder 61
File
[193-?]

Part of Peter B. Waite fonds

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).

Photograph and a photographic negative of George Earle Wilson

MS-2-718, PB Box 12, Folder 62
File
[195-]

Part of Peter B. Waite fonds

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).

Photograph and a photographic negative of eight students and alumnae

MS-2-718, PB Box 12, Folder 63
File
[192-]

Part of Peter B. Waite fonds

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).

Photograph of University Federation meeting

MS-2-718, PB Box 12, Folder 64
File
1922

Part of Peter B. Waite fonds

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.

Photograph of C. L. Bennet

MS-2-718, PB Box 12, Folder 65
File
[192-]

Part of Peter B. Waite fonds

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) .

Two photographs of Studley Campus

MS-2-718, PB Box 12, Folder 66
File
1925

Part of Peter B. Waite fonds

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

Photograph and a photographic negative of the Convocation Procession

MS-2-718, PB Box 12, Folder 67
File
1931

Part of Peter B. Waite fonds

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).

Three photographs of Carleton Stanley

MS-2-718, PB Box 12, Folder 68
File
1936

Part of Peter B. Waite fonds

File consists of three photographs of Stanley Carleton. Photograph 1 was selected for inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 2" by Peter B. Waite (page 65).

Photograph and a photographic negative of Richard Lorraine de Chasteney Holbourne Saunders

MS-2-718, PB Box 12, Folder 69
File
[1950?]

Part of Peter B. Waite fonds

File consists of two copies of photograph and a photographic negative of Dr. Richard Lorraine de Chasteney Holbourne Saunders, Faculty of Madicine. The photograph was selected for inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 2" by Peter B. Waite (page 191).

Photograph of Colonel K. C. Laurie

MS-2-718, PB Box 13, Folder 2
File
[194-?]

Part of Peter B. Waite fonds

File consists of a photograph of Colnel K. C. Laurie. The photograph was selected for inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 2" by Peter B. Waite (page 110).

Photograph and a photographic negative of Horace Read

MS-2-718, PB Box 13, Folder 3
File
[194-]

Part of Peter B. Waite fonds

File consists of three copies of a photograph and a photographic negative of Horace Read, Faculty of Law. The photograph was selected for inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 2" by Peter B. Waite (page 203).

Photographs and a photographic negative of veterans in a Burns Martin's English class

MS-2-718, PB Box 13, Folder 4
File
[1947?]

Part of Peter B. Waite fonds

File consists of four copies of a photograph and a photographic negative of veterans in a Burns Martin's English class. The photograph was selected for inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 2" by Peter B. Waite (page 149).

Photograph and a photographic negative of The Dalhousie Gazette Office and staff

MS-2-718, PB Box 13, Folder 5
File
1947

Part of Peter B. Waite fonds

File consists of two copies of a photograph and a photographic negative of The Dalhousie Gazette Office and seven members of the staff. The photograph was selected for inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 2" by Peter B. Waite (page 155).

Photograph and a photographic negative of a rugby match

MS-2-718, PB Box 13, Folder 6
File
November 1948

Part of Peter B. Waite fonds

File consists of two copies of a photograph and a photographic negative of a rugby match in November 1948. The photograph was selected for inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 2" by Peter B. Waite (page 169).

Photograph of J. H. Aitchison

MS-2-718, PB Box 13, Folder 8
File

Part of Peter B. Waite fonds

File consists of a photograph of J. H. Aitchison, Dept. of Political Science, Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The photograph was selected for inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 2" by Peter B. Waite (page 164).

Photograph and a photographic negative of John F. Graham

MS-2-718, PB Box 13, Folder 9
File
1973

Part of Peter B. Waite fonds

File consists of a photograph and a photographic negative of John F. Graham, Dept. of Economics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The photograph was selected for inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 2" by Peter B. Waite (page 391).

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