Correspondence on the Cape Observatory, 1966 - 1968
Scope and Contents
General correspondence regarding the buildings at the Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope, including the purchase of new accommodation, the transfer of the office block from the Ministry of Public Building and Works to the Royal Greenwich Observatory, a report on the percentage of clear nights at De Aar against Sutherland, and an unsigned report on 'My Visit to Sutherland 22.2.68 to 1.3.68'.
Dates
- Creation: 1966 - 1968
Creator
- From the Series: Woolley, Richard van der Reit, Sir, 1906 - 1986 (Knight, astronomer) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
14.13
Finding aid date
2006-06-30 09:01:29+00:00
Subject
- Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope (Organization)
- Ministry of Public Building and Works (Organization)
Repository Details
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