Smithsonian Institution Archives

Records, 1893-1899

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Collection ID:: SIA.FARU0474
Creators:: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Dates:: 1893-1899
Languages:: English
Physical Description:: 0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)
Repository:: Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

This record unit consists of correspondence written to Child and Abbot by Samuel P. Langley, Secretary of the Smithsonian and APO Director. The correspondence concerns APO solar constant experiments, especially rules and precepts for photo-bolometric work; facilities, equipment, and apparatus; and APO publications.

Historical Note

Robert C. Child was appointed Assistant in the Astrophysical Observatory (APO) in 1893. In 1894 his title was changed to Aid, Acting in Charge, APO, a position he retained until 1896. Charles G. Abbot joined the APO as an Assistant in 1895. The following year he became Aid, Acting in Charge, APO.

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 474, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Records

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Keyword Terms	Keyword Types
Child, Robert C.	Personal Name	Search Smithsonian Collections	Search ArchiveGrid
Abbot, C. G. (Charles Greeley), 1872-1973	Personal Name	Search Smithsonian Collections	Search ArchiveGrid
Langley, S. P. (Samuel Pierpont), 1834-1906	Personal Name	Search Smithsonian Collections	Search ArchiveGrid
Astrophysical observatories	Topic	Search Smithsonian Collections	Search ArchiveGrid
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