Hough, Sydney Samuel, 1870 - 1923 (astronomer)
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
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Correspondence on the Cape Observatory, 1896 - 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/103
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding the operations of the Cape Observatory. An index at the beginning lists the following sections: History of the Observatory [removed by David Gill in 1906]; Admiralty; Senior Naval Officer; Hydrographer; Leave of Absence to Her Majesty's Astronomer; Reorganisation of the Staff; Mr Finlay's Resignation and Mr Hough's Appointment; Estimates; Money, Grants, Salaries, etc.; Proposed New Works; and Miscellaneous. Much of the Admiralty correspondence is concerned with...
Dates:
1896 - 1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Miscellaneous correspondence, 1907 - 1923
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/132
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous correspondence of Sydney Hough with astronomers regarding various subjects, including the publication of results and restoration work after the First World War. At the end of the volume are a set of obituary notices. The correspondence is divided into sections by correspondent: F. Aguilar, La Plata; Professor Auwers, Berlin; Dr Backland, Pulkova; E.B. Baillaud, Paris; Professor Bakhuyzen, Leiden; J.M. Baldwin, Potsdam; P. Barruchi; Professor Boccardi, Turin; Professor Boss,...
Dates:
1907 - 1923
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Papers on astronomers' deaths, 1919 - 1925
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 8/94
Scope and Contents
Obituary notices, cards, newscuttings and correspondence regarding the deaths of British and foreign astronomers, including material relating to Sir W.H.M. Christie, J.N. Lockyer and S.S. Hough.
Dates:
1919 - 1925
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).