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DRAPER FAMILY COLLECTION, ca. 1826-1936
#121

(4.3 cubic feet: 13 DB)

by: Robert S. Harding & Jeffrey L. Tate, December 2000

Biography

The Draper family made a number of important contributions to American science, particularly the fields of meteorology, astronomy, and chemistry, in the 19th and early 20th, centuries. John William Draper (1811-1882), primarily a chemist, did pioneer work in photography, and on the chemical effects of radiant energy. He took the first photograph of the moon in 1839-1840 and the first photograph of the diffraction spectrum.

Draper's three sons also did notable work. John C. Draper (1835-1885) was a noted Physician and chemist. Henry Draper (1837-1882) was an early astronomical photographer and also did work on stellar spectra and spectrum analysis. Daniel Draper (1841-1931) was a meteorologist and established the New York Meteorological Observatory in Central Park in 1868. He served as its first director until 1911.

Scope and Content

This collection contains materials that revolve around the scientific interests, research, and professional activities of John W. Draper and his three sons. The materials are as diverse in subject as were these four men, with meteorology, solar observation, astronomy, chemistry, and optical science all represented. The collection contains a large number of separate journal issues and articles on these subjects as well as publications of the University of the City of New York, with which the Drapers were associated, mainly covering the periods of 1835, 1838, 1852, and publications of the New York Meteorological Observatory (NYMO), 1876. Included among the NYMO materials are correspondence addressed to Daniel Draper, some acknowledging receipt of publications from NYMO, circa 1892-1908, and photographs of NYMO. The collection also contains reprints of John William Draper, ca. 1844-77; M. Melloni, "Radiation of Incandescence and Elementary Colors," 1848; John C. Draper, 1856; and reprints of Henry Draper, 1873, 1882.

Also included in the collection are some of the Draper's notebooks, lecture notes, experiment literature and notebooks, and experimental photographs concerning the Draper's professional endeavors in meteorology, chemistry, and astronomy in the late 19th century. There are also a number of materials relating to biographical information on the Draper family, including a substantial number of certificates and diplomas received by the Drapers. In addition, there is personal correspondence, articles on the members of the family, and a copy of Dorothy Catherine Draper Nye's will. While most of the documents are originals, the collection also contains many photocopied or reproduced documents.

Container List 

Series 1: DRAPER FAMILY, 1829-1936

Subseries A: Biographical Materials

Box  Folder
O/S 4 1 Oversize folder, Diploma (in Latin), Doctor of Medicine, John W. Draper, from the University of the City of New York, 1856.
O/S 4 14 Diploma and admittance to Bellevue Hospital. Diploma of appointment of John C. Draper as one of the Junior Assistants in the House staff of Bellevue Hospital, 1865 and subsequent position of Senior Assistant and House Physician, 1857.
O/S 4 13 Diploma, election as a member of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 1877.
O/S 4 7 Diploma, Bachelor of Philosophy conferred on Carlotta Joaquina Maury by the Cornell University at Ithaca, N.Y., 1896.
O/S 4 8 Diploma; Doctor of Philosophy conferred on Carlotta Joaquina Maury by the Cornell University at Ithaca, N.Y., 1902.
1 3 Death of Mrs. Antonia Draper Dixon, daughter of John W. Draper, The Hastings News, Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., 9/7/1923.
1
 3
 Liquidation of the Draper Manufacturing Company, 8/8/1916;  
1 3  "Draper Memorial Library" Herald Statesman, Yonkers, N.Y. , 2/2/1953.
1 2 Copy of the will of Dorothy Catherine Draper Nye's will, December 6, 1954.
1 3 Unidentified newspaper clipping, "Draper Observatory Burnt" n.d..
1 1 Tributes/obituaries; newspaper clipping about will of Mrs Draper.
1 3 Bibliography of the Drapers' publications.

Subseries B: Certificates

O/S 4 13 Certificate, election of John W. Draper as a correspondent to the academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1836.3
O/S 4 13 Large cylindrical metal document container (olive green).
O/S 4 13

Miscellaneous certificates, including Doctor of Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania,1836 (in Latin).

O/S 4 13 Certificate, election of John W. Draper as a member to the American Philosophical Society, 1844.
3 10 Certificate of Honor to John C. Draper by the University City of New York, Medical Department, 1856.
3 4 Daniel Draper's Certificate of Completion issued in 1862, from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, founded 1858.
3 3 Mython Maury's certificate for the ordainment of the Rev. Mython Maury, by Haratis- Potter, Bishop of the Diocese of New York, 29, August, 1863.
O/S 4 13 Certificate (in Spanish), election of John W. Draper as correspondent by the "Academia de Ciencious Medicas Fisicas y Naturales," 1865.
O/S 4 13

Certificate, election of John W. Draper as Professor of Chemistry by the University of the City of New York, 1841.

2 9 Certificate of Honor to "Johannem Golielmum Draper" (J.W.D.) by the "Societetis Regiae Medico-ChirugicaeLondinensas" (Royal Society of Medicine and Surgery, London), 1875 (in Latin).
3 12 Certificate, election of Daniel Draper as a member of the Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, 1880.
O/S 4 2 Certificate, Doctor of Philosophy (Daniel Draper) from the University of the city of New York, 1880 (in Latin).
O/S 4 13 Minutes and resolutions (in form of a certificate) adopted at a meeting of the council of the University of the City of New York, 1882, following the death of John W. Draper--acknowledgment of his contributions.
2 4 Certificate, appointment of Daniel Draper as a member of the Board of Examiners of the International Electrical Exhibition, 1884, The Franklin Institute, Pennsylvania.
3 7 Carlotta Maury's certificate from the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, January, 1912.

Subseries C: Correspondence

O/S 4 13 Letter (in Spanish) from the 'Real Academia de Ciencias y Naturales de la Habana," 1865.
3 11 Letter to Daniel Draper from Chairman Snyder of the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, notifying him of appointment as examiner at the International Electrical Exhibition, 1884.
3 6 Meteorological correspondence from Tokyo, Japan to Daniel Draper: "Traduction-Observatoire Meteorologique Central, Tokio, le I er Septembre 1895, du Japon." (A note written in Japanese included.)
1 2 Correspondence of H. W. Nye with U.S. Department of Interior on record of Ebenezer Nye in the American Revolutionary War.
1 2 General correspondence between Dorothy Catherine Draper Nye and relatives.
1 2 General correspondence of Dorothy Catherine Draper Nye (n.d.); also includes correspondences of Henry W. Nye, n.d.
1 2 Correspondence between Deborah Jean Warner, Curator, History of Astronomy, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. and John W. Draper, Morgantown, W.V., Daniel C. Draper, New York, N.Y.

Subseries D: Written Materials: articles (reprints)

3 1 John W. Draper, Pamphlet: "University of New York Medical Department," Session 1856-7.
3 5 Copy of: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, July, 1881 (No. 1,346, Vol LII). Shows in part engraving of Henry Draper, "New York, Professor Henry Draper in the Observatory... photographing the comet."
1 3 Copy of Vasar College "Class Day Exercises," June 7, 1887. (It refers to Antonia Coetuna De Pieza Giterra Maury).
1 3 Andrew H. Green, picture & Article, New York Times-Supplement, March 7, 1897.
1 3 Unidentified article from The Scientific American, n.d..
3 2 John W. Draper: Excerpts from unidentified source, 12 pp., n.d.
3 6 "Nuovo Sismoscopio elettrico a doppio effetto," del Dr. G. Agamennone, Roma, n.d.
3 6

Anemoscope et Anemometre a Transmission libre... Mecaniciens-Constructeurs du Bureau Central de Meteorologie A Rome, n.d.

Subseries E: Photographs

2 1 Rolls of uncounted, unmounted, experimental photographs (notes written on back), 1873, Henry Draper.
2 2 Rolls of uncounted, unmounted, experimental photographs (notes written on back), 1873, Henry Draper.
2 3 Roll of 22 unmounted, experimental. photographs (notes written on back), 1873, Henry Draper.
1 3 3 black and white pictures from the 1972 Smithsonian Exhibit of either John W. Draper, Daniel Draper, or Henry Draper; the pictures are from the Photo History Collection Division of the Smithsonian Institution Washington, D.C.
1 1 John Christopher Draper (1777-1829) photograph, n.d.
3 8 Two photographs of Daniel Draper, n.d..
3 8 Two photographs of an unidentified gentleman, n.d..

Subseries F: Miscellaneous Materials

O/S 4 4 Empty cardboard tube (with handwritten notes: Dr. W. Thomson, answered May 26, 1854
O/S 4 15 Wall map of South America, No.4, by M.F. Maury, L.L.D., University Publishing Company, N.Y., copyright 1872.
O/S 4 3 Oversize scrapbook, Daniel Draper, half filled. (Newspaper clippings of steamship reports, weather reports, meteorological news, etc., pasted in, also loose newspaper clippings between empty pages, 1874-1880.)
3 6 Meteorological report from France to Daniel Draper, "Congres International de Meteorologie." Ministere du Commerce, Paris, Republique Francaise, 10-16 Septembre 1900.
3 9 Two large Meteorological Maps by Daniel Draper, drawn in color on two pieces of cloth; one map shows meteorological chart of the world (n.d.); the other shows meteorological chart of North America. (n.d.)
O/S 4 5 Empty cylindrical metal document container (black) (original note in cover: Grandpa's certificate of membership to the Royal Medical Society of London).
O/S 4 6 Metal, velvet covered top belonging to a missing document container.

Series 2: JOHN W. DRAPER, (1811-1882)

Subseries A: Biographical Materials

6 11 Copy of tuition payment, John W. Draper, Nov. 10, 1825. Floral Album and Ladies Companion: New Haven, 1867.
6 8 Seven different copies of obituaries on J.W. Draper, Jan/Feb, 1882.
6 11 Three copies of 4 page leaflet on John William Draper's Centenary, May 5, 1911. (Includes photographs of Draper and his sister Dorothy.)
6 11 Copy of clipping on dissolution of Draper Manufacturing Company, July, 1916.
6 11 Published interview with John William Draper on the Electric Light, n.d..
6 11 Short biography of John William Draper.

Subseries B: Correspondence

6 9 Letter to John W. Draper from M.A. Root, dated April 15, 1858.
6 9 Copy of letter to Dr. Draper by M. Smith, April 1, 1862.
6 9 Letter to John W. Draper (in German), 1867.
6 9 Letter to "My Dear Friend," Jan. 21, 1874.
6 9 Letter to John W. Draper from the Committee of "the Mechanics Club" of the "American Institute" (regarding the priority in the art of taking photographic portraits), and a copy of the resolution.

Subseries C: Lectures (reprints and originals)

5 3 Concluding lecture on "Theory and Phenomena of Heat," by Professor Draper, University of New York, Medical Department. 1841-1842.
5 3 Copy of "Valedictory Lecture" by John W. Draper, delivered at University of N.Y., Medical Department 1842.
5 3 "Introductory Lecture...Course of Chemistry" by John W. Draper., New York University, 1844-5.
5 3 "Introductory lecture...Course of Chemistry" by John W. Draper New York University. 1845-6.
5 4 "Petition for the Legalization of Anatomy," also an "Introductory Lecture...New York," 1853, by John W. Draper.
5 4 Lecture XXXVI: "Constitution of Bodies"; and Lecture XXXVII: "Chemical Affinity". by J.W. Draper (n.d., no other sources).
5 4 Lecture: "Introductory to the Course of 1869-70," University of New York, by J.W. Draper.

Subseries D: Magazine and Journal Publications

5 3 The Chemical Gazette, No. 175, London, February 1, 1850.
5 3 The Chemical Gazette, No. 177, London, March 1, 1850.
5 3 The Chemical Gazette, No. 191, London, October 1, 1850.
5 3 The Chemist, No. XVI., London, January 1851.
5 4 The Chemical Gazette, No. 211, London, August 1, 1851.
5 4 The Chemist, No. XXV, London, October, 1851.
5 4 The Chemist, No. XXVII, London, December 1851.
5 4 The Boston Medical and Surgical Journal, J.V.C. Smith ed., No. 1315, vol. XLVII; No. 13, April 1853.
5 4 The North-Western Medical and Surgical Journal, W.B. Herrick, A.M., M.D., Vol. II, No. 1, Chicago, May 1853.

Subseries E: Notebooks and Notes

7 1 Lecture and Examination Notebook, 1830s. Examinations, dated 1837-41. Loose notes found in notebook. Notebook on experiments, 1826-1850.
6 1 Medical Notes, ca. 1830's.
6 2 Meteorological Notes, 1835-1841.
6 3 Lecture Notes: "Students Examinations" (Junior & Senior Classes), 1838-1839, & 1849-1851, notes on positioning man in the universe. Lecture notes on astronomy, geology, botany; record of expenses and receipts.
7 2 Lecture notes, n.d., grade book, 1840's.
5 1 Meteorological Journal, 1841-1863, including personal notes, charts, articles, etc., between the covers.
8 1 Notebook on Photography and Photochemistry, 1841-1843.
8 2 Chemistry Lecture Notes, 1845.
6 6 Notebook; Gould, Marcus T. C. : "A Universal Index" (pp. 1-16, rest are blank pages); "General Relations of the Animal System," "Use of Food, Water and Atmospheric Air, Evolution of Heat," 1848, also loose papers found in book.
8 3 Notebook, Chemical research (photography), 1848.
5 2 John W. Draper handwritten experiment Book, 1853.
8 4 Medical notebook, 1856.
8 2 Chemistry Lecture Notes, 1845.
7 3 Lecture Notebook (Histology-Cell Doctrine of Physiology) Sept. 26, 1866.
6 4 Notebook: geology notes, examinations, 1866-76, physiology notes, 1871.
6 5 Notes on evolution, n.d. ( loose papers found in notebook ).
8 2 Physics Lecture Notes, n.d.

Subseries F: Photographs

7 3 Book, half blank, half filled with photographs (with notes on exposures), 1857.
6 10 Two photographs of John W. Draper, n.d..; Photograph of Henry Draper, n.d.. 
6 10 Photograph of John Christopher Draper, n.d.
6 10 Photograph of unidentified resort area (clipped from a travel pamphlet of N.Y. state.), n.d..

Subseries G: Written Materials: articles (reprints and originals)

5 3 "Allotropism of Chlorine...Theory of Substitutions", by John W. Draper extracted from the American Journal of Science, 1845. (Two copies.)
5 3 Article, "Remarks on Diseases of the West", No 1, communicated for the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal, by Andrew Stone, M.D., 1845 (excerpt only, no covers, from the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal, Jan. 1846).
5 3 M. Melloni, "Researchers on the Radiations of Incandescence and Elementary Colors," American Journal of Science and Arts (transl. from Italian), 1848.
5 4 Article: "Sulla Struttaura Intima Dell 'Organo Electrico Del Gimnoto e Di Altri Pesci Elettrici; Memoria del Dott," Filippo Pacini, Firenze, 1852.
6 8 Copy of clipping from the Medic "The Medical World", Boston, 1856.
6 8 Excerpts in Dutch from H. G. Dibbits: "De Spectral Analyse." Rotterdam, 1863.
6 8 Copy of article on J.W. Draper from Harper's Weekly, March 10, 1866.
5 4 Original and copy of: "Researchers in Actino Chemistry", from the American Journal of Science and Arts, 1873, by J.W. Draper.
6 8 Copy of article from Harper's Weekly on: "Presentation of the Rumford Medal to Dr. -Draper", June 17, 1876.
5 4 "Evolution: its Origin, Progress, and Consequences", N.Y., by J.W. Draper reprinted from the Popular Science Monthly, Dec. 1877.
5 4 Original and copy of reprint of "Phosphorograph of a Solar Spectrum," by J.W Draper, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 1880.
6 8 Copy of article on and portrait of J.W. Draper from Food and Health, Vol. III, No. 4, N.Y., January 1882.
6 11 Copy of article from the Evening Sun on John W. Draper's Centenary at N.Y. University, May 5, 1911.
5 4 Copy of "Political Effect of the Decline of Faith in Continental Europe," by J.W. Draper, the Princeton Review, n.d.
5 4 Excerpt from an article on Urea by J.W. Draper, n.d.
6 11 Unidentified article on magnetism, n.d..
6 11 Copy of article on Lockyers Solar Discoveries, n.d..
6 11 Copy of Department of Finance, N.Y., to John W. Draper, n.d..

Subseries H: Miscellaneous Materials

5 3 "Plan for the Organization of a Law Faculty in the University of the City of N.Y." by Benjamin F. Butler, New York, 1835.
5 3 Cours De Physique de L'Ecole Polytechnique, par 6 lame, Bruxelles, 1838. (cover only.)
5 3 An Exposition by the Council of the University of the City of N.Y., with an Appendix, N.Y., 1838.
6 8 Misc. Newspaper Clippings: N.Y. American Newspaper, May 19, 1841, Vol. 23, No. 4848, and copies of clippings.
5 1 Sixth edition of Turner's chemistry book (without front cover), King's College, Aberdeen, 1842.
5 2 Memoirs of the Chemical Society of London for 1841-1842 and 1842-1843, Vol.1, London, 1843, presented by the Chemical Society.
5 3 Copy of "American Philosophical Society Celebration of the Hundredth Anniversary", May 25, 1843, pp. 111-114 only, referring to Professor Draper's communication.
5 4 A catalogue of the "Officers and Alumni of the University of the City of New York", N.Y., 1852.
6 7 Report of Resident Physician, M.G. Echeverria, to Hospital Board, 1871-72.
6 11 Meteorological chart, 1877-1878.
6 11 Pamphlet on the International Self-Humidifying Incubator, 1910.
6 11 "Narratives of the Usefulness of Tracts," No. 104, n.d..
6 11 Illustrations (front and back) of experimental photography, n.d..

Series 3: HENRY DRAPER, 1837-1882

Subseries A: Biographical Material

9 1 Copy of Henry Draper's Baptismal Record, Sept. 28, 1838.

Subseries B: Lectures (reprints)

9 1 Henry Draper, copy of lecture: "Are There Other Inhabited Worlds?" From Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. 193, June, 1866.
9 1 Henry Draper, copy of: "Introductory Lecture to the Course of 1868-9 in the Medical Department of the University of N.Y."
9 1 Henry Draper, copy of lecture on: "Diffraction Spectrum Photograph." From the American Journal of Science and Arts, Vol. VI, Dec. 1873.
9 3 Henry Draper, Lecture on: "Diffraction Spectrum Photography." Illustrated by a photograph from the American Journal of Science and Arts, Vol. VI, Dec., 1873.
9 1 Henry Draper, copy of lecture on: "Discovery of Oxygen in the Sun by Photography." From the American Journal of Science and Art, Vol. XIV, Aug. 1877.
9 1 Henry Draper, copy of lecture on: "The Coincidence of the Bright Lines of the Oxygen Spectrum with Bright Lines in the Solar Spectrum." From Monthly Notices on the Royal Astronomical Society, Vol. XXXIX, No. 8, June, 1879.
9 1 Copy of same lecture, from the American Journal of Science and Art, Vol. XVIII, Oct. 1879.
9 1 Copy of same lecture, from the proceedings of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Vol. XXVIII, Saratoga meeting, Aug. 1879. Printed 1880.

Subseries C: Notebooks

9 2 Notebook: Physiology of Man, December 25, 1860

Subseries D: Photographs

9 3 Photograph of the Corona, taken by Henry Draper during the Total Eclipse of July 29, 1876.
9 3 Photograph of Meteorological Instrument, n.d..
9 3 Three experimental photographs, n.d..

Subseries E: Written Materials: articles (reprints)

9 1 Henry Draper, copy of article on: "Experiments on the Spleen." Reprinted from the N.Y. Journal of Medicine for Sept. 1858.
9 1 Henry Draper, copy of article on: "The Total Solar Eclipse of July 29, 1878." Reprinted from the Journal of the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, Oct. 1878.
9 3 Henry Draper, article on: "Photographs of the Spectrum of the Nebula in Orion." The American Journal of Science, Vol. XXIII, May 1882.
9 1 Complete copy of University Quarterly, Vol. V, No. 4, N.Y. University, July 1882, includes article on Henry Draper.
9 1 Copy of minute on H. Draper, prepared by Geo. F. Barker, Secretary of the American Philosophical Society, for proceedings, Dec. 1, 1882.
9 1 Copy of article on and photographs of H. Draper, from Harper's Weekly, Vol. XXIV, No. 1354, Dec. 2, 1882.
9 1 Copy of article on Henry Draper, from the American Journal of Science, Vol. XXV, Feb. 1883.
9 1 Copy of article on H. Draper in Your America, Day by Day, in Pictures, An Album of U.S. History, ed. for schools by Clark Kinnaird, 1950.
9 1 Undated copy of article on Prof. Draper's Discovery (no sources indicated).
9 1 Undated copy of article on: "The Sun, Revelations of the Spectroscope", by J. Norman Lockyer (no sources indicated).

Series 4: DANIEL DRAPER, 1841-1931

Subseries A: Account Books

10 3 Account Book, 1880's.
10 4 Account Book, 1890's.

Subseries B: Biographical Materials

11 1 Daniel Draper's wedding announcement, April 28, 1887.
10 5 Copy of biographical article on Daniel Draper, Lamb's Biographical Dictionary of the United States, vol. II, Boston, Mass., James . Lamb C;., 1699, 1900, pp. 514-16.
10 5 Copy of an obituary (Daniel Draper) from the New York Times, December 23, 1931.
10 5 Various newspaper clippings on Daniel Draper (1954, 1962).
10 5 Note: biographical data on Daniel Draper.

Subseries C: Correspondence

11 3 Correspondence, 1870-1871 (not individually indexed).
11 1 Copy of invitation to Daniel Draper to act as a member of the National Conference of Electricians and attend Its meetings. Philadelphia, Aug. 20, 1884.
11 4 Meteorological correspondence, 1901-1912 (not individually indexed).
10 5 Copy of letter to Daniel Draper from the Chancellor Henry Michael Craeken of the University of the City of N.Y.
10 5 Letter to Daniel Draper from "Successful Americans", Chicago, Ill., n.d. (Request for incorporation in Distinguished Successful Americans.)

Subseries D: Notebooks and Notes

12 2 Notebook: Meteorological and engineering notes, Hastings, Sept. 4, 1859.
12 3 Notebook: French Grammar Daniel Draper, 1860's
12 3 Notebook: Notes on Steamer Savanah, Experiments on Galvanic Batteries, and Richards Improved Steam Engine Indicator, 1864. (also loose papers found in note book.)
12 4 Notebook: Lecture Notes - Geology, Botany and Physiology, Sr. Year, 1866.
11 2 Meteorological and engineering notes (1874-1888), (including hand drawn illustrations of meteorological instruments).
10 1 Notebook with alphabetical listing of places and names, n.d. (no cover).
10 1 Notes on logarithm rules.

Subseries E: Publications

12 1 The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, No. XLVI, February, 1839, Philadelphia, London, Paris.
12 6 L'Institut, Journal Universel Des Sciences, 18 Annee.-No. 875, 9 Octobre, 1850.
12 6 L'Institut, Journal Universel Des Sciences, 18 Annee.-No 879, 6 Nov., 1850.
12 6 L'Institut, Journal Universel Des Sciences, 18 Annee-No. 881 20 Nov., 1850.
12 6 L'Institut, Journal Universel Des Sciences, 18 Annee-No. 926 1 Oct. 1851.
12 6 New York Medical Times, Vol. II, No. V., H.P. Bulkley, M.D., February 1853.
12 5 "Agents for the American Journal of the Medical Sciences." book excerpt, n.d. (no cover or title; on back cover)

Subseries F: Written Materials: articles (reprints)

12 6 Article: "On the Destruction of the Undeveloped Photographic Image", by Captain Abney, R.E.,F.R.S., from The Philosophical Magazine for Jan. 1878.
10 5 Article on Daniel Draper: "Oxygen in the Sun." Meeting of Royal Astronomical
10 5

Society, The Times, London, Monday June 16, 1879.

12 6 "Signal Service Tables of Rainfall and Temperature Compared with Crop Production", by H.H.C. Dunwoody, U.S.A. War Department. Professional Papers of the Signal Service No. X. Washington, 1882.
11 1 Daniel Draper, copy of article: "Self-recording Mercurial Barometer." American Meteorological Journal, 1884-5, vol. 1.
11 1 Daniel Draper, copy of article: "On Bisulphide of Carbon Prisms." N.Y. Meteorological Observatory, May 27, 1885. Reprinted from the Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
10 5 Daniel Draper, copy of article on: "Relative Merits of the Various Types of Registering Maximum and Minimum Thermometers," n.d. Chicago Meteorological Congress
10 5 Two copies of article: "Can We Foretell the Weather?" from Harper's New Monthly Magazine, n.d.

Subseries G: Miscellaneous Materials

12 6 "A Brief Sketch of ... William Charles Wells, M.D.,F.R.S.," an address delivered before the Louisville Medical Society by Elisha Bartlett, M.D., Dec. 7, 1849.
11 1 Public Resolution-No. 9 from the Headquarters of the Army. (Authorization for taking meteorological observations.) March 15, 1870.
12 6 Inaugural lecture by A.W. Williamson, Ph.D., F.R.S.: "Plea For Pure Science". Opening of Faculty Science in University College, London October 4, 1870.
10 1 Daniel Draper, Annual Report of the N.Y. Meteorological Observatory, Central Park, N.Y., 1876.
11 1 Two copies of: "Report of the Director of the New York Meteorological Observatory," Department of Public Parks, City of N.Y., Dec. 31, 1878. (publ. 1879.)
10 2 Three daily Meteorological Journals, 1878, 1879, Jan.1877-Dec. 1882
10 5 Note: Sciam., 1880, 42:2-3. "Dr. Daniel Draper's Contributions to Meteorology".
11 5 (8) Stereographs; (4) Photographs,1884 N.Y. Meteorological observatory, Daniel Draper, Director; Photograph of Prof. J. Purkyne, Prague Bohemia.
12 6 Report of the N.Y. Meteorological observatory of the Department of Public Parks, Central Park, N.Y. City. Daniel Draper, Ph. D., Director, New York, 1893.
12 6 Abstract of the Proceedings of the Linnaean Society of N.Y. Nos. 13-14, March 12, 1901, and March 11, 1902.
10 5 Inventory of Meteorological Observatory, ending June 30, 1906.
10 5 Copy of illustration showing the University of the City of N.Y., n.d.
10 5 Copy of : "Examination of Dr. Daniel Draper, Director of Central Park Observatory", by Hon. M. P. Shearman, Commissioner
12 7 Daniel Draper drawing of meteorological instruments; Letter Antonia C. Maurey to Uncle Dan regarding instruments Draper invented.

Series 5: JOHN CHRISTOPHER DRAPER, 1835-1.885.

13 1 John C. Draper: Original and copy of a Doctoral Thesis on: "Is the Muscular Motion the Cause of the Production of Urea?" University of N.Y. Reprinted from the New York Journal of Medicine, February, 1856.
13 1 John C. Draper: original and 2 copies of a paper on: Experiments on Respiration", The New York Medical Times, July 1856.
13 1 Unmarked file with duplicates of articles in File #1.

Robert S. Harding, November 1984.

revised Robert S. Harding & Jeffrey L. Tate, November 2000.

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