Amos Eaton papers, 1799-1841

Summary

Creator:
Eaton, Amos, 1776-1842
Abstract:
Personal and professional correspondence, a geological notebook, and miscellany pertaining to Amos Eaton and members of his family.
Extent:
1.00 Linear Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Amos Eaton papers, MC 11. Institute Archives and Special Collections, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.

Background

Scope and content:

The Amos Eaton papers (MC 11) consist of correspondence, Eaton's herbarium (1830), his geological journal (1830-1836), journal fragments, an 1821 deed to the Old Bank Place (the original home of the Rensselaer School), two instruments used by him (steel mineralogist's forceps and a bone letter opener/paper folder), three geological survey drawings, and an undated sketch and comments on women's fashions. Correspondents include William Aiken, Lewis C. Beck, William Marcy, Oliver Steele, John Torrey, Silas Wright, and founder of the Troy Female Seminary, Emma Willard. The collection also contains correspondence among Eaton family members, including Almira Eaton, Amos B. Eaton, Daniel Cady Eaton, Hezekiah Hulbert Eaton, Timothy D. Eaton, Sarah C. Eaton, William B. Eaton, Typhena Cady, and Nathan Halsey; many of the letters are also available as typed transcriptions.

Arrangement:

Arranged in two series:  I. Correspondence, and II. Miscellany.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Preferred citation:

Amos Eaton papers, MC 11. Institute Archives and Special Collections, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.

Location of this collection:
Folsom Library
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 Eighth St
Troy, NY 12180, United States
Link to repository site
Contact:
518-276-8340