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Creator
Black, Joseph, 1728-1799
Call number
Pforz MS
Physical description
1 item
Preferred Citation
Joseph Black manuscript material : 1 item, Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle, The New York Public Library
Repository
Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle
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Joseph Black, Scottish chemist and physician. Best known for his experiments and discoveries with regard to heat and the properties of gasses, Black was a partner and longtime friend of James Watt. To a "Mr. Johnston" : 1 autograph note signed : [ca. late 18th century] : (MISC 0960) : a dinner invitation.

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Location

Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Third Floor, Room 319

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