Manuscripts
Black, James (c) to Matthew Black
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Black, John (c) to Alexander Black (b)
Manuscripts
Black family affairs, as seen in the correspondence of John and Margaret Black and their numerous children and grandchildren; trade and mercantile affairs in Bordeaux, Cadiz, and London; some news of European affairs, especially in their relation to trade; Joseph Black's life (with practically nothing about his work or science in general).
HM 49176
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Black, John (b) to Alexander Black) (b)
Manuscripts
Black family affairs, as seen in the correspondence of John and Margaret Black and their numerous children and grandchildren; trade and mercantile affairs in Bordeaux, Cadiz, and London; some news of European affairs, especially in their relation to trade; Joseph Black's life (with practically nothing about his work or science in general).
HM 49150
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1738-1764
Manuscripts
Black family affairs, as seen in the correspondence of John and Margaret Black and their numerous children and grandchildren; trade and mercantile affairs in Bordeaux, Cadiz, and London; some news of European affairs, especially in their relation to trade; Joseph Black's life (with practically nothing about his work or science in general).
mssHM 49125-49227
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1765-1832
Manuscripts
Black family affairs, as seen in the correspondence of John and Margaret Black and their numerous children and grandchildren; trade and mercantile affairs in Bordeaux, Cadiz, and London; some news of European affairs, especially in their relation to trade; Joseph Black's life (with practically nothing about his work or science in general).
mssHM 49125-49227
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Black family papers
Manuscripts
Chiefly the correspondence between John Black (1681-1767) and his wife Margaret (Gordon) Black and their children and grandchildren concerning family affairs. Includes topics on the family's various trade and mercantile interests in Bordeaux, Cadiz and London as well as personal family topics. The most famous member of the family, Joseph Black (1728-1799), is represented by his personal life only, with only cursorary material on his scientific work.The collection also includes biographical notes on the various members of the Black family as well as several prints and photographs. The Huntington local manuscripts catalog distinguishes individuals with the same name by the addition of the letters "(a)-(z)". Several individuals in the Black family papers are so distinguished in the finding aid. The individuals are: Alexander Black (b) 1729-1813. Businessman in Cadiz and London. Alexander Black (c) Active 1813. Son of James Black (c) and nephew of Alexander Black (b) George Black (a) 1725-1800. Son of John Black (b) George Black (b) Active 1804. Son of George Black(a) James Black (c) 1733- Son of John Black (b). Businessman John Black (b) 1681-1767. Irish businessman of Scottish descent in Bordeaux, France John Black (c) 1717-1782. Son of John Black (b) Joseph Black (b) 1728-1799. Scottish chemist Robert Black (a) Active 1738-1747. British businessman in Cadiz, Spain. Robert Black (b) 1721-1791. Son of John Black (b) and nephew of Robert (a)
mssHM 49125-49227