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CollectionPhilipp Franz von Siebold papers, Correspondence, memoranda, writings, reports, notes, printed matter, and other papers. Consists primarily of von Siebold's notes and writings on the fauna, flora, geology, and meteorology of Japan. Includes observations and comments on Japanese culture, customs, history, and languages. Also includes material relating to Korea and Taiwan.
- Contributor: Siebold, Philipp Franz Von
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CollectionJacob Gerhard Koch papers, Correspondence, letterbooks, diary, account books, ledgers, inventories, indexes, receipts, and estate and other papers documenting Koch's activities as a merchant and marine insurance broker in Amsterdam (1787-1790), Alexandria, Va. (1790-1792), and Philadelphia, Pa. (1792-1817), and reflecting his business dealings in Europe, Latin America, and North America. His diary (1817-1818) describes a trip to Paris, France. Also includes a 1941 published version of the memoirs...
- Contributor: Koch, Jacob Gerhard