Papers relating to the Radcliffe Observatory
MS. D.D. Radcliffe c. 40 (b)
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Title
Papers relating to the Radcliffe Observatory
Shelfmark
MS. D.D. Radcliffe c. 40 (b)
Summary
Comprises:
Papers relating to the London & North Western Railway Tring and Oxford Bill, 1853
Appointment papers, including:
Suggestions and opinions of Dr. Acland and the Astronomer Royal Dr. Robinson relating to the position of Observer, 1860
Opinion of the Astronomer Royal as to the future manager and management, 1860
Official remarks by the Astronomer Royal about the qualifications of the several candidates for the office of Radcliffe Observer (printed), 1878
Application of Edward James Stone for the office of Radcliffe Observer (printed), 1878
Short account of the Observatory, by Dr. Main, 1872
Reports of the Radcliffe Observer. 1880, 1881, 1893, 1894 (2 copies), 1895, 1896 (2 copies), 1897 (2 copies), 1898 (4 copies), 1899, 1900, 1901 (printed)
W. Stone's report to the Radcliffe Trustees read at their meeting held July 27 1893
Correspondence relating to the Advisory Committe in Astronomy and associated applications to the Carnegie Instutution, 1902
Report by Messrs. E.J. Brooks & Son on the Observatory land, 1925
'Case for the Opinion of Mr. John Pearson', n.d.
Report by J. Willmot on the Observatory land, 1926
Date
1853-1926
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box
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Collection contents
Papers relating to the Radcliffe Observatory
General papers
Papers relating to the Radcliffe Observatory
