Papers of James I Smith, fl 1876-1886, chemistry student of Anderson's University, Glasgow, Scotland

• Notes taken at the chemistry lectures given by Dr Edmund James Mills at Anderson's University, Glasgow, 1876-1877
• Autograph letter signed James I Smith applying for a job as a chemist in a brewery, 16 June 1886

James I Smith attended Anderson's University, Glasgow, Scotland, during the 1876-1877 session before going on to a career as a chemist. Whilst attending the University he attended the chemistry lectures of Dr Edmund James Mills (1840-1921), Professor of Technical Chemistry at Anderson's University. In 1877, Anderson's University became Anderson's College, a predecessor institution of the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.

Dr Edmund James Mills was appointed to the Young Chair of Technical Chemistry, Glasgow connected to Anderson's University in 1875. He was an energetic man with broad experience and a prolific researcher. His lectures were held early in the morning and attracted the attention of young men of business.

Source: John Butt, John Anderson's Legacy: The University of Strathclyde and its Antecedents 1769-1996 (East Linton, 1996)

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Gift : Mr H Brook : 1966 : ACCN 4154

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