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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Contracts and Grants Department
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1990-2005
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-033
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) activities and projects, and consist of proposal, contract and grant files. Proposals found in this accession were made for grants administered by groups within the Smithsonian Institution. Materials include proposals, quotations, and bids from contrac...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Contracts and Grants Department
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1999-2005
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6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-051
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) activities and projects, and consist of proposal, contract and grant files. Proposals found in this accession were made for grants administered by the National Air and Space Administration. Materials include proposals, quotations, and bids from contrac...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Contracts and Grants Department
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2000-2005
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18 cu. ft. (18 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-008
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records which document Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) activities and projects, and consist of proposal and grant files. Materials include proposals, quotations, and bids from contractors, equipment makers, and other vendors to provide services, equipment, and instruments for SAO.
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Contracts and Procurement Office
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circa 1972-1974
- Size:
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 97-152
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records primarily documenting procurement of equipment for the Mt. Hopkins Observatory. Materials include property inventories, property listings, excess property forms, punch cards, and related materials. The records were called the "Tougas File" by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Contracts and Procu...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Meteorite Photography and Recovery Project
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circa 1962-1975
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1.5 cu. ft. (3 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 302
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists primarily of administrative records and includes fiscal records, grant and contract proposals, camera station reports, requisitions and purchase orders, travel records, personnel records, and annual reports.
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Mt. Hopkins Department
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1966-1970
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2.5 cu. ft. (5 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 262
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the early history of the Mt. Hopkins Observatory and concern site development, the construction of buildings, the development of astronomical instruments for use at Mt. Hopkins, and projects conducted by SAO and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at the Observatory. The records include a contracts fil...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Project Celescope
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1958-1968
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10 cu. ft. (20 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 260
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit documents the operation of Project Celescope from its inception in 1958 until shortly before the launch of the experiment in December 1968. Records include correspondence; memoranda; TWX messages; contracts, invitations, bids and proposals; reports; and related materials concerning the technical development of Celescope; ...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Office of the Director
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circa 1964-1994
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35 cu. ft. (35 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 98-078
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of materials documenting the administration of Irwin I. Shapiro, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) Director. Materials include correspondence, publications, memoranda, paper reviews, calendars, prospectuses, project files, budget files, personnel files, and directories.
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Office of the Deputy Director
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circa 1963-1983
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34 cu. ft. (34 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 468
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records were created primarily by John G. Gregory as Assistant Director, 1973-1982, and Deputy Director, 1982-1983. A small amount of material was created by his predecessors, Carlton W. Tillinghast, 1961-1969, and Robert V. Bartnik, 1970-1973. The records include correspondence, memoranda, reports, budgets, and publications documenting ...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Office of the Director
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circa 1966-1994
- Size:
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51.5 cu. ft. (51 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 98-100
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the administration of Irwin I. Shapiro, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) Director, and consist mostly of correspondence, memoranda, notes, publications, reports, project files, travel files, budget materials, directories, program files, recommendations, personnel files, grant pro...