Correspondence, 1888-1927, 1888-1927
Scope and Contents
This series describes the research activities undertaken at the Harvard College Observatory in Cambridge and the Boyden Station in Arequipa, Peru. The largest part of the correspondence consists of letters between the director of the Harvard College Observtory in Cambridge and the director of the Boyden Station.
This series contains handwritten letters, letterpress books containing handwritten and typed copies of correspondence, photographs, news clippings, and telegrams. Sketches and diagrams of observations, mountain areas, and instruments are interspersed throughout the material.
Dates
- Creation: 1888-1927
Physical Description
3.7 cubic feet (11 document boxes, 1 portfolio box)
Researcher Access
Open for research.
Extent
4.2 cubic feet (12 document boxes, 1 portfolio box)Arrangement
The Correspondence series has three subseries:
- Cambridge to Arequipa correspondence
- Arequipa to Cambridge correspondence
- General correspondence
Processing Information
Volumes arranged chronologically by start date.
Processing and arrangement details for each subseries are noted below
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard College Observatory (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
Holding nearly four centuries of materials, the Harvard University Archives is the principal repository for the institutional records of Harvard University and the personal archives of Harvard faculty, as well as collections related to students, alumni, Harvard-affiliates and other associated topics. The collections document the intellectual, cultural, administrative and social life of Harvard and the influence of the University as it emerged across the globe.
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