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COLLECTION Identifier: UAV 630.218

Award certificates presented to the Harvard College Observatory

Overview

The Harvard College Observatory and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (founded in 1890) were merged in 1973 to form The Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. The collection consists of award certificates presented chiefly by international exhibitions showcasing national achievements to the Harvard College Observatory in recognition of its contributions to the study of astronomy from 1893 to 1933.

Dates

  • Creation: 1893 - 1933

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research.

Extent

.50 cubic feet (1 portfolio folder)

The collection consists of award certificates presented chiefly by international exhibitions showcasing national achievements to the Harvard College Observatory in recognition of its contributions to the study of astronomy from 1893 to 1933. The award certificates recognize the Observatory's contributions to the study of stars, stellar spectra, the Moon, and other celestial phenomena, as well as the development and application of astronomical equipment and the installation of remote astronomy stations.

Historical note on the Harvard College Observatory

The Harvard College Observatory and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (founded in 1890) were merged in 1973 to form The Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. The Center is a research institute that carries on studies in astronomy, astrophysics, earth and space sciences, and science education.

Arrangement

The award certificates are arranged in chronological order.

Related Material

Additional Harvard College Observatory materials can be found in the Harvard University Archives under call number UAV 630.xx.

Processing Information

This finding aid was created in November 2021 by Dominic P. Grandinetti.

Collection title devised by the archivist.

Folder titles supplied by the archivist appear in brackets.

Alma ID

99155837000703941

Title
Harvard College Observatory. Award certificates presented to the Harvard College Observatory, 1893-1933 : an inventory
Description rules
dacs
Language of description
eng
EAD ID
hua81021

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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