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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Contracts and Procurement Office
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1991-1999
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17 cu. ft. (17 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 99-171
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory projects and activities. Materials include proposals, correspondence, progress reports, cost estimates, notes, final project reports, research announcements, and memoranda.
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Central Engineering Department
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1992-1996
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-193
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of a continuation of materials from Accessions 05-007, 05-075, and 06-075. Records include drawings for various components of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Chandra X-Ray Observatory (formerly the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility or AXAF). Materials include lists, forms, and drawings.
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Office of Human Resources
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1997-2012
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0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 12-537
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of programs for the annual Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) service awards ceremony. Programs include a list of award recipients. Some programs also include a list of administrators. CfA is jointly administered by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and Harvard College Observatory.
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Central Engineering Department
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1975-2000
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30.84 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (65 blueprint storage boxes) (1 oversize folder)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-075
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of a continuation of materials from Accessions 05-007 and 05-075. Records include drawings for various components of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Chandra X-Ray Observatory (formerly the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility or AXAF). Materials include lists and drawings. Some materials are in ...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Office of the Director
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circa 1973-1992
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21 cu. ft. (21 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 96-056
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of correspondence, memoranda, reports, proposals, publications, and related materials documenting the administration and scientific programs of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) primarily under Irwin Shapiro, Director (1983- ). A small amount of records were created by Shapiro's predecessor, George B....
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Office of Human Resources
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1960-1988
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3.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 90-166
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of appointment letters, curricula vitae, personnel papers, and related materials for Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory No-Fee Consultants.
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Optical and Infrared Astronomy Division
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1957-1979 and undated
- Size:
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3.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 85-215
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of correspondence, memoranda, budget records, manuscripts, and publications documenting the operations and programs of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) Optical and Infrared Astronomy Division.
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Contracts and Procurement Office
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1987-1996
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30.5 cu. ft. (30 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 96-122
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of proposals, grants, and contracts for scholarly studies conducted by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other Federal agencies. Materials include correspondence, grant proposals and supplements, contracts and modifications, progress reports,...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Contracts and Procurement Office
- Dates:
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1987-1990
- Size:
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14.5 cu. ft. (14 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 95-103
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of proposals for contracts and grants submitted by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory primarily to other Federal agencies. Many of the proposals were submitted to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This list is organized by Grant Title, Funding Agency and Principle Investigator.
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Department of Contracts, Grants and Property Management
- Dates:
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1976-2004
- Size:
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39 cu. ft. (39 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 05-050
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) activities and projects, and consist of proposal, contract and grant files. Materials include proposals, quotations, and bids from contractors, equipment makers, and other vendors to provide services, equipment, and instruments for SAO.