| Andrews Manuscript Collection | Queen's University Belfast |
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| Collection | |
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Identifier |
MS/2 |
Description |
This collection consists of a selection of scientific papers and correspondence by and addressed to Chemist and Physicist, Thomas Andrews (1813-85), chiefly written in his own hand or copied by his daughters, Elizabeth Andrews and Mary K. Andrews, and forming part of the documents used in the preparation of 'The Scientific Papers of the Late Thomas Andrews. With a Memoir by P.G. Tait and A. Crum Brown' (London, 1889). The material appears to be organised according to his daughters' original arrangement in preparation for the 1889 book and includes a series of 10 scientific memoirs presented to Andrews by their authors, notebooks from lectures attended by Andrews on astronomy, physics and chemistry (c 1828-c 1840), correspondence with a range of academics including Michael Faraday, Sir Edward Sabine and Sir George Gabriel Stokes on scientific problems (1842-72), papers presented by Andrews to the Belfast Literary and Philosophical Society (c1836-c1874), and reports, drafts, notes and drawings relating to his research into the gaseous state of matter. |
Strengths |
The Thomas Andrews Manuscript Collection is notable for its reflection of the work and interests of a reputable 19th century academic and scientist. |
Physical Characteristics |
The collection includes approx 85 items, c 1828-c 1910, consisting of printed books, unpublished drafts and proofs, manuscript working notes and correspondence. |
Languages |
English |
Collection Temporal Date Range |
- |
Accumulation Date Range |
- |
Contents Date Range |
1828 - 1910 |
Collection Type |
Collection.Library.Text.Special |
Accrual |
Policy: Closed
Method: Deposit
Periodicity: Closed |
Access |
The collection is available for reference only under supervised access in the Special Collections reading room. |
Description or Catalogue |
Andrews manuscript collection listing: http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/InformationServices/TheLibrary/FileStore/Filetoupload,312573,en.pdf |
Publications Note |
Archive Collection |
| Collector | |
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Name |
Thomas Andrews (1813-1885) |
History |
Born in Belfast in 1813, Thomas Andrews was an eminent chemist and physicist of European reputation. Educated at the Belfast Academical Institution, he received his formal training at university in Glasgow, Paris and Dublin as well as in Edinburgh where he was awarded his M.D in 1835. He spent most of his career in the employ of Queen’s College Belfast where he occupied the positions of College Vice President and Professor of Chemistry from 1849-79, being notable for his work on the liquefaction of gases, which eventually led to such inventions as the domestic refrigerator, and for proving that ozone is a form of oxygen. He died in Belfast on November 26, 1885. |
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Name |
Descendants of the Andrews' Family |
History |
No details available |
| Location | |
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Name |
Queen's University Belfast |
Address |
The McClay Library |
County |
Antrim |
Website |
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Access Control |
The McClay Library operates a controlled entry system. Members are required to use their Queen’s staff, student or library card to obtain admission. |
Role |
Librarian |
Phone |
00442890976333 |