HSHSL Blog Post highlights the history of the purchase and procurement of scientific equipment by the University of Maryland in the 19th century.
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The post titled "Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus at the University of Maryland" was written by spring 2021 intern Elizabeth Brown. It highlights the history of the purchase and investment in chemical and philosophical apparatus at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
The scientific equipment used in the labs in the 19th century were prized possessions of the school. At the time, the apparatus was extremely expensive to purchase and was kept well guarded; however, this did not stop theft. The post highlights the use and procurement of the equipment as well as stories of theft.
To read the post, go to: https://www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu/hslupdates/?p=4924.