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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
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Miscellaneous meteorological papers, 1884 - 1904
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/131
Scope and Contents
(1) Miscellaneous papers, 1888-1889Index sheet, 1889.Index sheet, 1888.Letter to W.G. King from H.C. Fox, 1888.Unsigned and undated memorandum [1888].Letter from W. Ellis to H.C. Fox replying to his letter, 1888.Letter from the R.M. College, Kingston, Ontario, and a reply from W. Ellis, 1888.Letter from W. Hoshen Richards regarding droughts and a reply from W. Ellis, 1888.Letter regarding cup...
Dates:
1884 - 1904
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Papers on Universal Time, 1884 - 1898
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/146
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The collection contains a wide range of papers relating to the activities of the Greenwich Observatory during Christie's period in office, with some additional material from Airy and Dyson's time. The early papers are concerned primarily with administration, including superintendence by the Government; internal regulations; buildings and grounds; moveable property; accounts with tradesmen; printing and publications; and the appointment and affairs of supernumerary computers. The later series...
Dates:
1884 - 1898
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