Records of Cambridge University Astronomical Society, 2008 - 2011
Scope and Contents
Comprise: agenda for committee meeting on Oct. 2010; minutes of committee meetings, Apr. 2008 and May 2011; Chairman's annual report, Apr. 2011; print-out of Chairman's e-mail communications to the membership, 2010-11; calendars of society events, 2009-10, 2010-11; almanac, 2009-10; observing guide, 2009; posters advertising talks, 2009-11; dinner menu, Mar. 2011; design for society T-shirt and sweatshirt, n.d.
Dates
- Creation: 2008 - 2011
Creator
- Cambridge University Astronomical Society (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
The society was established in 1942 for students and senior members of the University with an interest in Astronomy. It organises talks from eminent astronomers, observation demonstrations and social events. Further information is on the society's website at http://www.srcf.ucam.org/astronomy/index.htm.
Extent
27 item(s) (27 items in envelope)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The records were presented to the University Archives as a gift by Sarah White (Jesus College), chairman 2010-11, on 1 July 2011.
General
The online record was completed in October 2011.
Originator(s)
Cambridge University Astronomcial Society
Finding aid date
2011-10-03 10:12:14+00:00
Repository Details
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