William Dandridge Peck
Harvard University Archives. Papers of William Dandridge Peck, 1777-1827 (inclusive). Harvard University Archives call number HUG 1677.
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Biographical InformationWilliam Dandridge Peck, a naturalist, was the first professor of Natural History at Harvard. He was appointed to his position in 1805 by Harvard College and the General Court of Massachusetts. In 1807, with the assistance of William Carter, he established the Botanic Garden at Harvard on seven acres of land north of the College.Related Buildings / SitesReferences