Author Archives: Kerry

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Wikipedia: Ready reference vs. Research literature

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. Why do we use Wikipedia? Should … Continue reading →

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Thank you, from a Bücherwurm

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Kerry

When I finally completed my doctoral dissertation, after many long delays, my parents and sisters celebrated the occasion by giving me a handsomely framed print of Der Bücherwurm, painted by Karl Spitzweg in 1850. I think they were greatly relieved … Continue reading →

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Earliest published microscopic study

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. Galileo’s Sidereus nuncius (Venice, 1610) created … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday in Glacier Park, Mother!

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Kerry

Going to the Sun Road is among the most memorable drives in America. Happy birthday, Mother! I’m so glad you and Dad are there on your birthday this year! Thanks for the photos… and best wishes for your visit to … Continue reading →

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The Night Sky at Alamut

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. Today’s Astronomy Picture of the Day … Continue reading →

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Life metaphors: Journey

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Kerry

The most profound metaphors for life are the journey, music, and dance. In recent weeks I’ve been blessed to experience the richness of each of these through a graduation, the discovery of a new song, and a dance recital. Here … Continue reading →

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Candace update

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Kerry

Many have asked about Candace’s status, so I’m posting our most recent email report. Her radiation regimen is very aggressive, and really wiping her out. And she’s dealing with hot flashes like a rapidly rotating pulsar, a side effect of … Continue reading →

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Saulnier (1822) on the Temple of Dendera

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. Recent acquisition: Sébastien Saulnier, Notice sur … Continue reading →

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Wedding Sonnet

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Kerry

This sonnet appeared on the cover of the bulletin for our wedding 24 years ago today: summer solstice, June 21st, 1986. Candace, thank you for joining me on this journey for nearly two and a half decades! I love you! … Continue reading →

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Aurier vs. the positivists

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Kerry

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” I selected this saying of Einstein’s for the motto of the History of Science Collections blog in part because it thoroughly undermines the positivist philosophy which was rampant in Einstein’s day and which remains … Continue reading →

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Memories

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Kerry

One year ago today we were arriving at Old Faithful Inn to stay for four nights, after spending three days in the Grand Tetons! I’m staring at posters of both the Tetons and Yellowstone, hanging on the wall in my … Continue reading →

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John Bulwer, Anthropometamorphosis

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. Recent acquisition: In 1653, an English … Continue reading →

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