Joseph Austin Holmes Papers


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Two letters 8 July, from the State of South Carolina, Executive Chamber, Columbia, to Mr. Holmes in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, from Henry T. Thompson, Private Secretary stating "the unexpected resignation of the present governor" which prevented his securing the information requested. Letter, 9 August 1886, from Henry Clay Richardson answering questions about the expenditures for geological surveys and publication of reports with mention of Lardner Vanuxem, Edmund Ruffin, Michael Tuomey, Oscar M. Lieber, the method of distributing [Lieber's?] report and charges for securing this information.







Joseph Austin Holmes


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The Explosives Engineer


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To Foster the Spirit of Professionalism


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Details the struggle of Southern scientists to maintain professional status and organizations after the Civil War. Explores the role of academies of science in helping maintain a presence, research activity, and communication.