Department of Astronomy, Yale University, records
Scope and Contents
The records consist of correspondence, observation books, memoranda, and research notes documenting the activities and operations of the Yale Department of Astronomy. Included are subject files maintained by the directors of the Yale Observatory.
Dates
- 1848-2013
Creator
- Yale University. Department of Astronomy
- Brouwer, Dirk, 1902-
- Brown, Ernest W. (Ernest William), 1866-1938
- Elkin, William L. (William Lewis), 1855-1933
- Newton, H. A. (Hubert Anson), 1830-1896
- Schlesinger, Frank, 1871-1943
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are partially restricted. See Collection Contents for details.
Existence and Location of Copies
The papers of Frank Schlesinger from both Yale University and the University of Pittsburgh are available on microfilm (Film MISC 978).
Arrangement
The records are arranged as follows: I. Hubert Anson Newton, ca. 1860-1929. II. William Lewis Elkin, ca. 1883-1935. III. Ernest William Brown, 1880-1939. IV. Frank Schlesinger, 1915-1952. V. Dirk Brouwer, 1939-1967. VI. Astronomical Journal, 1941-1969. VII. Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), 1965-1972. VIII. Research Data, 1874-1962. IX. Financial Records, 1882-1959; and subsequent accessions.
Extent
82 Linear Feet (193 boxes)
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, observation books, memoranda, and research notes documenting the activities and operations of the Yale Department of Astronomy. Included are subject files maintained by the directors of the Yale 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.
- Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
- Astronomers
- Astronomical observatories
- Astronomy -- Research
- Astronomy -- Study and teaching
- Observatories
- Universities and colleges -- Administration
- Universities and colleges -- Departments
- Yale University -- Administration
- Yale University -- Curricula
- Yale University -- Faculty
- Yale University -- Finance
- Yale University. Department of Astronomy
- Yale University. Observatory
- Title
- Guide to the Department of Astronomy, Yale University, Records
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- compiled by Manuscripts and Archives Staff
- Date
- February 1986
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
Yale University Library
P.O. Box 208240
New Haven CT 06520-8240 US
(203) 432-1735
(203) 432-7441 (Fax)
beinecke.library@yale.edu
Location
Sterling Memorial Library
Room 147
120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06511