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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Records, 1893-1899
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FARU0474
- Creators:
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
- Dates:
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1893-1899
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
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
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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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 474, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Records
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Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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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 |
Research | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Serials (publications) | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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