Lecture notes, 1870
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a single hardbound notebook containing notes on engineering and mechanics, taken by Joseph T. Baily, a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, New York) in 1870. The majority of the notes were based on lectures by Charles McMillan (1841-1927), professor of geodesy at Rensselaer from 1865 to 1871. The notes cover such subjects as construction of earth dams, strength of materials, and railroad engineering. Included among the notes are various small sketches. A program for the reading of senior theses at Rensselaer in 1870 is tipped into the front of the volume.
Dates
- 1870
Creator
- From the Collection: Baily, Joseph T. (Person)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
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Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
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