Colin Andrew Murray, ‘Astronomical Reminiscences’ and biographical note, 1999 - 2009
Scope and Contents
Computer printout, annotated in pencil, and arranged in five parts: ‘I. At Greenwich: 1950-54’ (6 Oct. 1999; 8 pp); ‘II. In the Meridian Department at Herstmonceux: 1954-60’ (18 Mar. 2001; 4 pp); ‘III. In the Astrometry Department: 1960-1971’ (6 Sep. 2001; 8 pp); ‘IV. Under the new regime: 1972-86’ (13 Sep. 2001; 10 pp); ‘V. Retirement: 1986-’ (8 Aug. 2009; 2 pp).
Also, typed biographical note for Murray (1 page).
Dates
- Creation: 1999 - 2009
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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Extent
2 item(s) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
Tan-2012/0004
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Jane Marchant, née Murray, Dec. 2012.
Finding aid date
2019-11-22 14:50:21+00:00
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