Cambridge to Arequipa correspondence, 1889-1927, 1889-1927
Scope and Contents
This subseries consists of correspondence from the director of the Harvard College Observatory to Arequipa, Peru, directing the kinds of astronomical observations that were to be carried out at the station. Much of the material focuses on how instruments were to be used, what observations were to be made, and how the results of work were to be reported to Cambridge. Many of the letters in this subseries include comments about the work performed at Arequipa and note the discoveries of new celestial objects. Additional letters touch on the administration and financial management of the station.
Dates
- Creation: 1889-1927
Physical Description
1.5 cubic feet (4 document boxes, 1 portfolio box)
Researcher Access
Open for research.
Extent
4.2 cubic feet (12 document boxes, 1 portfolio box)Processing Information
The following folders were removed from the Records of the Harvard College Observatory, Correspondence, Harvard College Observatory to Boyden Station, 1923-1931 (UAV 630.110.20) and added to this subseries:
- HCO to Boyden, October 15, 1923-December 29, 1924, pp. 1030-1153
- HCO to Boyden, January 7, 1925-December 27, 1926, pp. 1154-1293
- HCO to Boyden, January 3, 1927-Janauary 22, 1927, pp. 1294-1298
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard College Observatory (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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