National Trust, New Longwood House, Oakbank, Observatories
MSS. Atlan. s. 23 / 37
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Title
National Trust, New Longwood House, Oakbank, Observatories
Shelfmark
MSS. Atlan. s. 23 / 37
Summary
(file 1) National Trust of St. Helena, 2004-2005, including:
'Behold the Birds! A guide to the birds of St. Helena and Ascension Island' by Hearl, Mar 2004 (review of Neil McCullcoh's book)
(file 2) New Longwood House, 1821-2000 (papers dated pre-1949 are mostly copies), including:
'There's something new about the Longwood enigma here' by Hearl, 2000 (review of Martin Levy's book, Napoleon in Exile)
'Longwood House Visitors' Book, 1839-1840', transcription by Hearl, [1990]
(file 3) Observatories and astronomers, 1971-2007, including the following articles by Hearl:
'Island of Opportunity: The Mystery of Manuel Johnson and the St. Helena Observatory', Jan 1986
'Longwood Observatory and its Sequel, 1840-1999', Apr 1999
'St. Helena Observatories & Astronomers', Jun 2004
Observatories: see also 'Time / Telegraph'
Date
1821-2007
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box
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Collection contents
Papers of Trevor Hearl relating to Saint Helena
Research files
J-O
National Trust, New Longwood House, Oakbank, Observatories
