Writings,, circa 1837-1869
Dates
- circa 1837-1869
Scope and Contents
Summary: Philosophical and technological writings of John A. Roebling. The writings pertain to several subjects, including: 1) Roebling's philosophical theories on matter, motion, causality, force and life and 2) his technological interests in the manufacture of wire rope, armor clad vessels, trans-Atlantic telegraph cables and the construction of suspension bridges. Included in this series are an original manuscript for a book, published journal articles, loose drafts and copies of essays and notebooks.
Among the philosophical writings present are Roebling's several part essay on 1) "The Truth of Nature," 2) "An Enquiry into the Nature and Origin of Matter" and 3) "Material and Immaterial Religion."
Theoretical writings on bridge construction are included in the sub-subseries "Technological" which includes notes for a "Bridge Book" and an essay on "American Bridges.
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arrangement: Arranged chronologically in two sub-subseries, philosophical writings and technological writings.
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