Collection: Sir Isaac Newton notes for a family genealogy

Scope and content

These notes cover a period of approximately 100 years (1540-1640) relating to Newtwon's family history and genealogy.

Dates

Creation: undated

Language of Materials

Text in English.

Biographical sketch

Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727) studied at Trinity College Cambridge. His wide-ranging interests embraced alchemy, religion, mathematics and optics.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 framed item)

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Kohnstamm, Paul. Method of acquisition--Gift;; Date of acquisition--2005..

General Note

This is an 18 x 22 inch framed piece. The frame is black metal with glass. The contents are a 3.5x5-inch engraved portrait of Sir Issac Newton and two small hand written pieces of paper one 2x5-inches and one 3.25x7-inches. These contain notes made by Newton of his family genealogy.