Donald H. Sadler; also S. Malin interview on BBC Radio 2, 1983-10-14
Scope and Contents
Side A: D.H. Sadler talking to S. Malin about his work as Superintendent of the Nautical Almanac Office. He discusses: his joining the NAO; a description of the NAO before the War; L.J. Comrie; the transfer of the NAO to Royal Observatory control; the wartime move to Bath; contacts between the NAO and ORO before the War; a description of the hockey club; memories of Spencer Jones and Woolley; links between the NAO and the ORO.
Side B: Unrelated interview: Stuart Malin interviewed by Derek Jameson on BBC Radio 2, 1986. For this, see also RGO 86/6/1/8.
Dates
- Creation: 1983-10-14
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This item is restricted (preservation copy). Please request access copy catalogued at RGO 86/3/7/7. The provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) apply to access.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright for interview on Side A rests with Stuart Malin; copyright for interview on Side B rests with BBC Radio 2.
Extent
1 cassette(s) (1 compact cassette tape) : audio tape
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
PHILIPS FE-I 60 cassette tape
Former / Other Reference
RGO 86/19 & NMM 5/1, RGO 86/35
Finding aid date
2015-03-19 12:05:54+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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