Guide to the Vassar College Astronomy Department
Records,
1888-1936
Table of Contents
- Collection Summary
- Administrative History
- Scope and Content Note
- Subject Headings
- Administrative Information
- Access and Use
- Encoding Information
- Container List
Collection Summary
| Repository: | Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries |
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| Creator: | Vassar College. Dept. of Astronomy. |
| Title: | Vassar College Astronomy Department Records |
| Dates: | 1888-1936 |
| Quantity: | 2 cubic ft (8 boxes and 1 volume) |
| Abstract: | These records include transit room and dome books containing records of astronomical observations, 1888-1912; variable stars records, 1907-1913; records of observations from the meridian room, 1888-1936; and notebooks from observations, lectures, and studies, some of which were kept by Mary W. Whitney. |
| Forms of Materials: | Record books and notebooks. |
Administrative History
Currently unavailable.
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Scope and Content Note
These records include transit room and dome books containing records of astronomical observations, 1888-1912; variable stars records, 1907-1913; records of observations from the meridian room, 1888-1936; and notebooks from observations, lectures, and studies, some of which were kept by Mary W. Whitney.
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Access and Use
Access
This collection is open for research according to the regulations of the Vassar College Archives and Special Collections Library without any additional restrictions.
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Subject Headings
Names:
- Whitney, Mary Watson, b. 1847.
Subjects:
- Astronomy--Observations.
- Astronomical observations--New York (State)--Poughkeepsie.
- Astronomy--Study and teaching.
- Stars, Variable.
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Encoding Information
Encoded by Elizabeth Clarke, April 2007.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Vassar College Astronomy Department Records, Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries.
Processing Information
Original processing date unknown.
Acquisition Information
Transfer.
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Container List
There is no container list currently available for this collection.