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Correspondence regarding various English observatories, including correspondence with the University College of Sussex Council; the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Whitehall, concerning a grant; the Jeremiah Horrocks and Wilfred Hall Observatories; the University of London Observatory; the University of Glasgow Department of Astronomy; and the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh.

Scope and Contents Miscellaneous correspondence regarding the University of Sussex, including the following correspondents (belonging to the University unless otherwise indicated): A.E. Shields, Registrar; D.B. Scott, Professor of Mathematics; J.S. Fulton, Vice-Chancellor; K.F. Smith, Professor of Experimental Physics; P.J. Message, Department of Mathematics, University of Liverpool; R.J. Blin-Stoyle, Dean and Professor of Theoretical Physics; W.H. McCrea, Director of the Research Group in Theoretical...

Scope and Contents Correspondence regarding the University of Sussex Institute for Theoretical Astronomy, including correspondence with R.J. Blin-Stoyle; Sir Bernard Lovell of the Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories, Jodrell Bank; J. Tuson of the Science Research Council; Sir John Fulton, Vice-Chancellor of the University; H. Bondi of King's College, London; W.H. McCrea of Royal Holloway College; and J. Hemp of Horton-cum-Studley (regarding the possibilities of taking a course in theoretical astronomy at...

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Correspondence regarding the University of Sussex Instrumentation Group, including correspondence with D.F. Brewer, Professor of Experimental Physics and Director of the Physics Laboratory.

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Correspondence regarding the M.Sc. course at the University of Sussex, including the syllabus and candidates, with some results and examiners' comment sheets.

Scope and Contents From the Series: The collection contains a wide range of correspondence and papers relating to the activities of the Royal Observatory during Harold Spencer Jones' time in office, with some additional material from later periods. The subjects covered include the history and internal affairs of the Observatory, including staffing, meetings, visitations, visits abroad and annual reports; the Observatory's instruments; relations with the Admiralty and H.M. Dockyards; the Observatory's moveable property,...

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General correspondence with, among others, the British Horological Institute; the Minister of State for Education and Science; Blackie and Son Ltd, publishers; Magdalene College, Cambridge; the University of Sussex; and the British Astronomical Association. The letters include correspondence with the B.B.C. regarding broadcasts on or by Sir Richard Woolley and the Royal Greenwich Observatory.

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Correspondence with the University of Sussex and various individuals.

Scope and Contents General correspondence with, among others, the University of Sussex; MacDonald and Co. (Publishers) Ltd; Queen Elizabeth College, London; Bernard Levin of the 'Daily Mail'; Donald Lynden-Bell, Pasadena; the University of Keele Astronomical Society; Sir Bernard Lovell; the University of Leeds; and the Lord Chamberlain's Office. The subjects include a book by Professor Sobolev of the U.S.S.R., congratulations on Sir Richard Woolley's award of the Royal Astronomical Society Gold Medal, and a...

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General correspondence with, among others, the University of Sussex; the Australian National University; Rear Admiral G.S. Ritchie, Hydrographer of the Navy; and the University of Southern California.

Scope and Contents Copies of letters sent to the Astronomer Royal by other departments regarding, among others matters, the minor planet 'Icarus'; prime focus direct photography on the Isaac Newton Telescope; requirements from the University of Sussex for time on the I.C.T. 1909 Computer; the development of a site in Southern Europe for the operation of one or more telescopes; astronomical meetings to be organised in connection with the 14th General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union; the use of...

Scope and Contents Papers for the meeting of the Astronomy Sub-Committee of the Research Grants Committee, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, at State House, London, on 10 March 1965. The documents include 'Resolution on Professor Hoyle's application' (loose) and minutes and matters arising from the nineteenth meeting of the sub-committee. The rest of the papers are comprised of applications from the University of Sussex and various individuals for Special Research Grants, as...

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Correspondence and other papers regarding liaison with the University of Sussex.

Scope and Contents Papers regarding the University of Sussex, including minutes of the Education Committee for 5 June 1956; a report by members of the Education Committee for the proposed University College of Sussex, as approved by Brighton Town Council on 27 November 1958; a memorandum by the Director of Education for the Borough of Brighton regarding the University College of Sussex; a ground plan of the proposed site of the University College of Sussex; the memorandum and Articles of Association of the...

Scope and Contents Personal correspondence of Sir Richard Woolley regarding lectures, dinners, meetings, articles for magazines, book reviews and other subjects. There is correspondence with tradesmen, bankers, etc.; with societies, universities, observatories and other institutions; and with individuals. The correspondents include the Mount Stromlo Observatory; the Mount Palomar Observatory; the Royal Academy of Arts; the Royal Naval College, Greenwich; R.O. Redman; Professor Brück; Professor Sir Charles...