Identity area
Reference code
GB 249 OA/6/9
Title
Operator's book for the annual course of experiments given by Professor Anderson
Date(s)
- [1760s] (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 volume
Context area
Name of creator
(1726-1796)
Archival history
Numbered as MS 30.1 in the 1832 Catalogue of Anderson's Library.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Lists room preparation and apparatus required for experiments in somatiology, electricity, magnetism, gravitation, mechanics, hydrostatics, pneumatics, optics and astronomy. The same notebook has been used to record notes on astronomy.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Generated finding aid
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Anderson's scientific instruments collection, University of Strathclyde