Astronomical Observatory, Yale University, records
Scope and Contents
The records consist of correspondence, letter books, financial papers, reports, and recommendations documenting the period of planning and construction of the Astronomical Observatory, also known as the Yale University Observatory. Notable contributors to the records include Leonard Waldo, astronomer in charge of the Horological Bureau of the Observatory; Robert Brown, secretary of the Board of Managers; and Hubert A. Newton, director of the observatory.
Dates
- 1874-1890
Creator
Arrangement
The records are arranged by record type.
Extent
1.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Abstract
The records consist of correspondence, letter books, financial papers, reports, and recommendations documenting the period of planning and construction of the Astronomical Observatory, also known as the Yale University Observatory. Notable contributors to the records include Leonard Waldo, astronomer in charge of the Horological Bureau of the Observatory; Robert Brown, secretary of the Board of Managers; and Hubert A. Newton, director of the observatory.
General note
Forms part of Yale Record Group 14-B (YRG 14-B), Records of academic departments and programs of the Yale Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
- Astronomical observatories
- Brown, Robert, 1836-1911
- College buildings
- Newton, H. A. (Hubert Anson), 1830-1896
- Observatories
- Universities and colleges -- Administration
- Universities and colleges -- Departments
- Waldo, Leonard, 1853-
- Yale University -- Administration
- Yale University -- Buildings
- Yale University -- Finance
- Yale University. Department of Astronomy
- Yale University. Observatory
- Title
- Guide to the Astronomical Observatory, Yale University, Records
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- compiled by Staff of Manuscripts and Archives
- Date
- November 2004
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
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Location
Sterling Memorial Library
Room 147
120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06511