Reminiscences of old naturalists

Mss.Rec.32

Date: 1959 | Size: 2 tape(s)

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Abstract

This is a recording of Fowler's remembrances of Philadelphia naturalists who were affiliated with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, where he worked. Fowler remembers Edward D. Cope and Samuel N. Rhoads in particular.

Background note

Henry Weed Fowler was an ichthyologist.

Digital objects note

This collection contains digital materials that are available in the APS Digital Library. Links to these materials are provided with context in the inventory of this finding aid. A general listing of digital objects may also be found here.

Collection Information

Physical description

2 sound tape reels (1 hr., 33 min.) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, mono ; 7 in.

Provenance

Received and accessioned, 1959.

Processing information

Collection digitized and cataloged by Brian Carpenter during the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation funded audio digitization project, 2008-2014.

General note

Recorded by Francis Harper and William Hart.

Indexing Terms

Genre(s)

Interviews.
Sound recordings

Subject(s)

Cope, E. D. , (Edward Drinker), 1840-1897
Natural history.
Naturalists -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Rhoads, Samuel Nicholson, 1862-1902

Detailed Inventory


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01-01 Hart, William. Fowler, Henry W., 1878-1965. Harper, Francis, 1886-1972. Reminiscences of Old Naturalists	1959-09-14	00:45:47	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A recording of Fowler's remembrances of Philadelphia naturalists who were affiliated with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, where he worked. This reel primarily concerns Edward D. Cope. General physical description: 00:45:47 Geographic Name(s): Philadelphia (Pa.) Subject(s): Rhoads, Samuel Nicholson, 1862-1902; Cope, E. D., (Edward Drinker), 1840-1897; Naturalists -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia; Natural history Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:21132
02-01 Fowler, Henry W., 1878-1965. Hart, William. Harper, Francis, 1886-1972. Reminiscences of Old Naturalists	1959-11-10	00:46:57	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
A recording of Fowler's remembrances of Philadelphia naturalists who were affiliated with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, where he worked. This reel primarily concerns Samuel N. Rhoads. General physical description: 00:46:57 Geographic Name(s): Philadelphia (Pa.) Subject(s): Rhoads, Samuel Nicholson, 1862-1902; Cope, E. D., (Edward Drinker), 1840-1897; Naturalists -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia; Natural history Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:21133