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Samuel Wood Geiser collection of John Ruggles Cotting papers

Samuel Wood Geiser collection of John Ruggles Cotting papers

Descriptive Summary

Title: Samuel Wood Geiser collection of John Ruggles Cotting papers
Creator: Geiser, Samuel Wood, 1890-1983
Inclusive Dates: 1957-1958
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s)
Collection Number: ms2151
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

Samuel Wood Geiser (1890-1983) was a biologist and historian of science.

John Ruggles Cotting was a chemist, geologist, and instructor. For more information, see the article "John Ruggles Cotting" at New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of biographical information on John Ruggles Cotting, collected by S. W. Geiser. Materials mainly include manuscript notes, and a map of Georgia counties in which Cotting studied and collected natural fertilizers and minerals.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Samuel Wood Geiser collection of John Ruggles Cotting papers, ms2151, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2017.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Cotting, John Ruggles, 1783-1867
Geologists -- Georgia -- Biography.
Notes.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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