C. S. Rafinesque manuscript

Descriptive Summary

Title
C. S. Rafinesque manuscript
Date
undated
Creator
Rafinesque, C. S., (Constantine Samuel), 1783-1840
Extent
0.1 Cubic feet
Subjects
Autobiography.
Science--United States.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged by format.
Finding Aid Author
Finding aid prepared by Megan Mummey
Preferred Citation
2012MS145: [identification of item], C. S. Rafinesque manuscript, undated, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840) was a European born zoologist, botanist, and writer, who lived primarily in the United States after 1815.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of an autobiographical sketch in outline form written by scientist C. S. Rafinesque.

Restrictions on Access and Use

Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Use Restrictions
The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections.

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Special Collections Research Center - Closed

The Breckinridge Research Room will be closed starting May 11, 2026, and anticipates re-opening Fall semester 2026 in an alternate location for the duration of the King Library renovation.

Reproduction requests will still be available during the closure.

Contact SCRC with questions.

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