William G. Dix Manuscript
Content Description
This collection is one manuscript, titled "The Ecuador", written by William G. Dix. It is handwritten with some corrections in the same pen, presumably by Dix. The manuscript describes the geography, climate, cities, flora, and fauna of Ecuador.
Dates
- 1857
Conditions Governing Access
As a preservation measure, researchers will be provide a digital copy of the manuscript as the paper is tearing.
Biographical Note
William Giles Dix was an author who published texts relating to American politics, religion, and poetry. He studied at Harvard and may have lived for a time in Boston outside of University.
Extent
0.05 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Unknown provenance; materials were found in storage with Boston Society of Natural History Library materials identified as "BSNH Library Manuscripts (Non-Members)" in 2022.
- Title
- William G. Dix Manuscript Finding Aid
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Becca Webster (Archives Management Graduate Intern)
- Date
- October 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- First Edition
Repository Details
Part of the Museum of Science, Boston Archives Repository