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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Project Celescope
Dates:
1958-1968
Size:
10 cu. ft. (20 document boxes)
Collection ID:
Record Unit 260
Repository:
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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Creators:
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Office of the Director
Dates:
circa 1964-1994
Size:
35 cu. ft. (35 record storage boxes)
Collection ID:
Accession 98-078
Repository:
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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Creators:
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Office of the Deputy Director
Dates:
circa 1963-1983
Size:
34 cu. ft. (34 record storage boxes)
Collection ID:
Record Unit 468
Repository:
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 ...

Subject Files
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Creators:
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Office of the Director
Dates:
circa 1966-1994
Size:
51.5 cu. ft. (51 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Collection ID:
Accession 98-100
Repository:
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...

Grant Proposals
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Creators:
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Contracts and Procurement Office
Dates:
1991-1999
Size:
17 cu. ft. (17 record storage boxes)
Collection ID:
Accession 99-171
Repository:
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.

Program Files
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Creators:
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Office of Human Resources
Dates:
1997-2012
Size:
0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)
Collection ID:
Accession 12-537
Repository:
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.

Assignment/Support Requests and Drawings
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Creators:
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Central Engineering Department
Dates:
1992-1996
Size:
3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
Collection ID:
Accession 06-193
Repository:
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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Creators:
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Central Engineering Department
Dates:
1975-2000
Size:
30.84 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (65 blueprint storage boxes) (1 oversize folder)
Collection ID:
Accession 06-075
Repository:
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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Creators:
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Office of the Director
Dates:
circa 1973-1992
Size:
21 cu. ft. (21 record storage boxes)
Collection ID:
Accession 96-056
Repository:
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....

No-Fee Consultants Records
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Creators:
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Office of Human Resources
Dates:
1960-1988
Size:
3.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Collection ID:
Accession 90-166
Repository:
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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