Papers on the Cape and Sutherland Observatories, 1967 - 1972
Scope and Contents
Papers regarding the staffing structure, staff appointments and salary estimates at the Cape Observatory and the South African Astronomical Observatory at Sutherland. The papers include correspondence between G.A. Harding and M.W. Message of the Science Research Council concerning proposals for a joint venture in South Africa with the Committee for Scientific and Industrial Research; a draft copy of a report on 'South Africa Conditions of Employment Memoranda', dated July 1970; minutes of a meeting held by George Harding on 2 November 1970 to present proposals for the new Sutherland Observatory; and an offer of appointment to J.B. Hutchings of the position of Senior Research Officer.
Dates
- Creation: 1967 - 1972
Creator
- From the Series: Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2006-08-07 11:37:47+00:00
Subject
- Harding, George Alfred, 1920 - 1986 (Person)
- South African Astronomical Observatory (Organization)
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