Correspondence on a Time Department workshop, 1945 - 1946
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding the construction of a workshop for the Time Department for research into experimental equipment and its construction, including the photographic zenith tube. Most of the correspondence is between the Abinger Magnetic Observatory and Chatham Dockyard. There are also letters concerning equipment for the workshop and the transfer of redundant tools.
Dates
- Creation: 1945 - 1946
Creator
- From the Series: Jones, Harold Spencer, Sir, 1890 - 1960 (Knight, astronomer) (Person)
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
Z6C1
Finding aid date
2006-06-07 12:38:59+00:00
Subject
- Pitt, John (1756-1835) 2nd Earl of Chatham, General (Organization)
- Chatham Dockyard (Organization)
- Austin, Benjamin A, fl1821 (petitioner to the Board of Longitude) (Person)
- Abinger Magnetic Observatory (Organization)
Repository Details
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