Correspondence on the British Museum, 1964-10-05 - 1967-05-18
Scope and Contents
Correspondence of Sir Richard Woolley regarding the presentation to the British Museum of an engraving from the 'Historia Coelestis', including letters on the Museum's acceptance of the print. There is also correspondence concerning the display of chronometers at the National Maritime Museum and the chronometers to be retained by the Chronometer Department of the Royal Greenwich Observatory.
Dates
- Creation: 1964-10-05 - 1967-05-18
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
12.05A
Finding aid date
2006-06-30 14:34:32+00:00
Subject
- British Museum (Organization)
- National Maritime Museum (Organization)
Repository Details
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