Brashear, John A., 09/24/1887-10/31/1899

File — Box: 3, Folder: 9

Identifier: 76514

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Z. T. Miller Correspondence. Arranged alphabetically by correspondent.

Dates

09/24/1887-10/31/1899

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Extent

From the Collection: 25 Linear Feet (18 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

15/07/03

Container Summary

Correspondence (4 Autograph Letters Signed, 1 Typed Letter Signed, 1 Typed Letter, 2 Printed Cards, 1 Drawing) dated 9/24/1887-10/31/1899 from John A. Brashear to Z.T. Miller, regarding Brashear's wife being ill, a lecture by Brashear titled "A Trip to the Moon" scheduled for 5/11/1901, and social engagements. One letter includes a clever cartoon drawing of a doctor at work. All letters sent from Pittsburgh, PA, most on Brashear's letterhead bearing heading "Astronomical & Physical Instrument Works, Allegheny, PA, U.S.A."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BRASHEAR, JOHN A. - CORRESP. TO MILLER, Z. T. (1887-1899): Autographed Letter

MILLER, Z. T. - CORRESP. FROM BRASHEAR, JOHN A. (1887-1899): Autographed Letter

MILLER, Z. T. - DRAWING OF DOCTOR (1899): Graphic Image