Collection: Joseph Priestley materials | Science History Institute

Scope and Contents

For a more detailed inventory, please view this record in our library catalog: https://othmerlib.sciencehistory.org/record=b1064043~S6

Much of this material is genealogically-oriented, including correspondence with descendents of Priestley, genealogical charts and items of ephemera. The bulk of it centers around Priestley's time in England.

Dates

Creation: 1804-1983

Creator

Aydelotte, Margaret B. (Donor, Person)
Lowndes, Marie Belloc, 1868-1947 (Person)
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804 (Person)

Language of Materials

Text in English.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 box)

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Aydelotte, Margaret A. . Method of acquisition--Gift;; Date of acquisition--1985..

General Note

This is a small collection of materials concerning Priestley's years in England and his family background. Collection consists of correspondence research notes, personal papers, pamphlets, reprints, and photos documenting the career of Joseph Priestley. The collection was assembled by Dr. Aydelotte's father.