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Finding Aid for the James Merrill Stafford Index of Subjects, 1850


MS-2329

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Encoded by: Elizabeth Dunham, July 5, 2006.

Summary Information
Title: James Merrill Stafford Index of Subjects

Date/Date Range :   1850

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:
Given to James Merrill Stafford by Andrew H. Edgar in 1850, this book contains Stafford's notes on geology in general and observations on locations in Tennessee.

Call number: MS-2329

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
The Special Collections Library purchased this collection in April of 2000.
Access Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Copyright:
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Preferred Citation:
[Identification of Item], James Merrill Stafford Index of Subjects, MS-1850. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.


Biography / History

Born in 1822, James Merrill Stafford devoted his life to chemistry and geology. From 1848-73, he was a professor at Cumberland University. From 1854 until his retirement in 1900, he served as Tennessee's state geologist. He taught chemistry half-time at the medical school at the University of Nashville and at Vanderbilt University between 1873 and 1900. Beginning in 1875, he taught geology and botany half-time at Vanderbilt, as well. He published over 50 books, maps and works on geology throughout his life, including Geology of Tennessee in 1869 and a text book used in high schools for over 25 years. He died in 1907.


Collection Scope and Content Note

Given to James Merrill Stafford by Andrew Edgar in 1850, this book contains Stafford's notes on geology in general and observations on locations in Tennessee.

Subject Terms

  • Stafford, James Merrill, 1822-1907.
  • Geology -- Tennessee.
Contents List
Folder   1     Item   1    
Index Rerum: or Index of Subjects, intended as a manual, to aid the student and the professional man, in preparing himself for usefulness. With an introduction, illustrating its utility and method of use by Rev. John Todd, 1850

Scope Note:

Presented to James Merrill Safford by Andrew H. Edgar in 1850 (or possibly 1838 as both dates appear in the inscription). The book contains Safford's geological observations on various locations in Tennessee. Additional pages are stuck in throughout the notebook and comments are also written on the inside of the back cover.