Alexander von Humboldt letter
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and sigend letter dated 12 Aug. 1853. Humboldt apparently congradulates a scientist on an accomplishment.
Dates
- 1853 August 12
Creator
- Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859 (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in German.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Alexander von Humboldt letter must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical note
German scientist, explorer, diplomat, and naturalist.
Extent
1 item (1 p.)(0.01 linear ft.)
Custodial History
Purchased through Fred Rosenstock in 1984.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased; Fred Rosenstock; 1984.
Appraisal
Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (19th century Western and Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).
- Title
- Register of Alexander von Humboldt letter
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Benjamin Sipes
- Date
- 2010 October 7
- Description rules
- Appm
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States