William Cranch Bond family collection, 1845-1872 and undated
Overview
This collection holds papers relating to the work and life of the William Cranch Bond family of Massachusetts, including several family chronicles written by Elizabeth L. Bond. William Cranch Bond (1789-1859), son of a clockmaker, was the proprietor of Willliam Bond & Son, makers of scientific instruments, particularly chronometers. Both William Cranch Bond and his son George Phillips Bond were directors of the Harvard College Observatory and held the title Phillips Professor of Astronomy.
Dates
- Creation: 1845-1872 and undated
Creator
- Bond family. (Family)
Access
Open for research.
Extent
0.5 cubic feetThis collection holds papers relating to the work and life of the William Cranch Bond family of Massachusetts. It includes several later family chronicles written by Elizabeth L. Bond.
History/Biographical Note
William Cranch Bond (1789-1859), son of a clockmaker, was the proprietor of Willliam Bond & Son, makers of scientific instruments, particularly chronometers. Both William Cranch Bond and his son George Phillips Bond (1925-1865) were directors of the Harvard College Observatory and held the title Phillips Professor of Astronomy.
William Cranch Bond was the first Director of the Harvard College Observatory (1845-1859) and his son was its second (1859-1865).
Acquisition information
Transfers from the Harvard College Observatory and donations.
Inventory update
This document last updated 2019 February 20.
Processing Information
Material was first described in the Harvard University Archives shelflist in the mid-20th century.
This inventory created by Kate Bowers in March 2014 from shelflist information. Material not examined.
Creator
- Bond family. (Family)
- Title
- Bond family. William Cranch Bond family collection, 1845-approximately 1940: an inventory
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hua08014
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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