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Cambridge University examination papers, 1769 - 1776
Cambridge University examination papers in mathematics, with answers, 1769-1771, apparently in competition for 'Dr Smith's prizes', with a list of candidates, 1769-1776. The candidates include Dr Samuel Vince of Caius College, who was first prizeman and senior wrangler in 1775.
Correspondence and speeches, 1910 - 1980
Correspondence on Cambridge observatories, 1963
A small set of correspondence regarding the observatories of Cambridge University.
Correspondence on Cambridge observatories, 1953 - 1958
Correspondence regarding Cambridge observatories and solar physics.
Correspondence on Cambridge observatories, 1958 - 1961
Correspondence regarding the observatories of Cambridge University.
Correspondence on Cambridge observatories, 1961 - 1962
Correspondence regarding the observatories of Cambridge University.
Correspondence on observatories, 1924 - 1948
Correspondence on the Royal Astronomical Society, 1937 - 1949
Correspondence on the U.K. observing time, 1974-03-21 - 1975-05-22
Correspondence with Cambridge University, 1963-11-18 - 1968-02-23
Correspondence with the University of Cambridge, including correspondence with R.O. Redman; G.M. Sisson of Sir Howard Grubb, Parsons and Co. Ltd, Newcastle-upon-Tyne; R.V. Willstrop; Sir Martin Ryle; E.L. Pilditch of Lincoln's Inn Fields; Roger Griffin; D.W. Dewhurst; and P. Maitland. There are also invitations to various functions and the report of the Observatories Syndicate for the year ending 30 September 1963.
Correspondence with Cambridge University, 1968-10 - 1971-12
Correspondence with Cambridge University, 1909 - 1936
Correspondence with foreign observatories, 1957 - 1968
Correspondence with the Royal Society, 1937 - 1948
Letter to the Cambridge Registrary, 1959-02-13
A letter from Sir Richard Woolley to the Registrary, Cambridge, supporting the application of Donald Lynden-Bell for the Isaac Newton Studentship, accompanied by a notice on the aim of the Isaac Newton Studentship.
Letters of condolence on the death of T. J. N. Hilken, RN, written to his wife Edith Hilken, bulk: 1969, 1947
Includes two photographs of T. J. N. Hilken and the Duchess of Kent, Eglington, Northern Ireland, c.1947.
Letters written home while a student at Downing College, 1868 - 1871
Memoranda on directions for computers, dates of Oxford and Cambridge terms, and a list of current computers, 1809
A diary of work performed on the 'Nautical Almanac' and arrangements for its compilation and publication.
Miscellaneous correspondence, 1959-07-17 - 1967-01-04
Miscellaneous correspondence, 1886 - 1937
Miscellaneous correspondence, 1846 - 1897
Papers on geodesy and geophysics, 1897 - 1931
Miscellaneous material relating to geodesy and geodynamics, including a report on terrestrial magnetism and atmospheric electricity work at Greenwich and Abinger, 1927-1929; reports and notes to members of the Committee for Geodesy and Geodynamics, 1928 and 1930; correspondence regarding the possibility of establishing a permanent Department of Geodesy and Geophysics at Cambridge University; and a copy of the International Association of Geodesy 'Rapport du Secrétaire Perpétuel', 1909.
Papers on quartz clocks, 1945 - 1963
Papers on Sheepshanks' Memorial, 1856 - 1859
Material concerning Sheepshanks' Memorial, including papers on the establishment of funds; letters on the fund from Airy, Miss Sheepshanks, Dr W. Whewell, the Revd W.H. Bateson and W. Sharp; letters from Trinity and other Cambridge University colleges; and a public letter to Miss Sheepshanks, in Latin.
Papers on Sheepshanks' Memorial, 1859 - 1861
Material concerning Sheepshanks' Memorial, including correspondence with Miss Sheepshanks, W. Sharp, the seniority of Trinity and other Cambridge University colleges, Professor J. Challis and W. Simms. There is also correspondence on the examination of 1859 and 1861, with related papers and results.
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