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Lavoisier, Antoine Laurent, 1743-1794.

 Person

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Guerlac-Perrin Lavoisier Archive

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4710
Abstract

Notes on manuscript sources for the study of French chemist Antoine Laurent Lavoisier, compiled by American historians of science Henry Guerlac, Carl Perrin, and Rhoda Rappaport.

Dates: 1939-1987.

Henry Guerlac papers

 Collection
Identifier: 14-17-2354
Abstract

Includes papers pertaining to Guerlac's research and teaching career.

Dates: 1922-1981.

La Forte collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4711
Abstract

Letters, receipts, and other documents addressed to or received from officials in the RĂ©gie des poudres et salpĂȘtres in Paris and the departments and districts of France, and saltpeter manufacturers, chiefly relating to gunpowder production. Other topics covered include Parisian politics, the state of the French economy, the shift to paper currency, and dissatisfaction among the workers.

Dates: 1784-1797.

Lavoisier manuscript collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4712
Abstract

Antoine Laurent Lavoisie (born 1743) and his wife, Marie-Anne-Pierrette Lavoisier (born 1758) were both French chemists. The Lavoisier manuscript collection (1766-1834) contains materials by, to or about Antoine and Marie, including material on their scientific work, correspondence, manuscripts, certificates, deeds, contracts, plates for publications, maps and drawings, memorabilia and artifacts.

Dates: 1766 - 1834; Majority of material found within 1770 - 1794

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Chemistry -- History -- Sources. 2
France -- Economic conditions -- 18th century. 2
France -- History -- Louis XVI, 1774-1793. 2
France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799. 2
France -- Politics and government -- 1774-1793. 2