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Swarthmore College. Sproul Observatory (Swarthmore, Pennsylvania: 1916)
Gaustad, John E. (Director, Sproul Observatory)
Physical Sciences, Division of (NMAH, Smithsonian Institution).
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1916-1975
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1 Boxe
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0251
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection of group portraits donated by Sproul Observatory. Group portraits include participants at American Astronomical Society and I.A.U. [International Astronomical Union] meetings, as well as several other taken at Johns Hopkins University, Swarthmore College, and an autographed photo of Roy W. Delaplaine at a 24-inch refractor telescope.The photographs were accumulated in the files of the Sproul Observatory, Swarthmore College, over a period of years. They form a visual record of astronomers and attendees at astronomical meetings from 1916 to 1975.
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Brunk, William Edward, 1928-
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1963-1984
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0.68 Cubic Feet ((1 legal document box) (1 slim legal document box))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1998.0059
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of publications and correspondence relating to William Brunk's work with DPS, infrared telescope projects, planetary radio astronomy and Mariner Mars projects.
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DeVorkin, David H., 1944-
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1889-2011
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20.5 cu. ft. (20 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 16-376
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the papers of David H. DeVorkin, Curator in the Space History Division at the National Air and Space Museum, 1981- , with earlier records dating from when he was assistant professor of astronomy at Central Connecticut State College, as well as during the years he attended high school and college. DeVorkin specializes...
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Goldberg, Leo
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bulk 1960, 1979
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0.05 Cubic Feet ((1 folder))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.2004.0059
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This item is a 8.5 x 7.5 inch diary written by Leo Goldberg. Only the first fifteen pages, and last page of the diary have any entries. Of greatest importance is that Goldberg writes of his decision to leave the University of Michigan for Harvard University.
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DeVorkin, David H., 1944-
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circa 1979-2002
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 07-137
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of materials documenting the professional activities of David H. DeVorkin, Curator of Astronomy, National Air and Space Museum. Materials primarily document DeVorkin's editing of a book for the National Geographic Society titled Beyond Earth: Mapping the Universe, preparation of his own books and manuscripts such a...
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Schmidling, David, Dr.
Rutherfurd, Lewis Morris, 1816-1892
Physical Sciences, Division of (NMAH, Smithsonian Institution).
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1846-1884
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0.3 Cubic feet (1 box, 1 oversized folder)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0364
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents Lewis M. Rutherfurd's work related to astronomy.
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Emmons, Richard H., 1919-2005
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circa 1954-1998
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4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 07-154
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Richard H. Emmons (1919-2005), astronomer, engineer, and proponent of astronomy education, taught astronomy and physics at Kent State University and later worked as an engineer for Goodyear Aerospace Corporation. He was well-known for the planetariums he established, over 23 in all. Emmons was also the team leader for the North Canton Moo...
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Whipple, Fred L. (Fred Lawrence), 1906-2004
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circa 1927-1983
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23.5 cu. ft. (23 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7431
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
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Whipple, Fred Lawrence,
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circa 1932-2004
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19.72 cu. ft. (19 record storage boxes) (2 5x8 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 04-183
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The papers of Fred Lawrence Whipple (FLW) document his astronomical research; his professional work in the field of astronomy; and his career as Director of the SAO. They include correspondence with professional colleagues, amateur astronomers, SAO staff scientists, Smithsonian Institution officials, scientific societies and professional ...
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Emmons, Richard H., 1919-2005
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circa 1935-1976, 1990-1991, 1995-1996, 2005
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 08-112
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Richard H. Emmons (1919-2005), astronomer, engineer, and proponent of astronomy education, taught astronomy and physics at Kent State University and later worked as an engineer for Goodyear Aerospace Corporation. He was well-known for the planetariums he established, over 23 in all. Emmons was also the team leader for the North Canton Moo...