Papers of Herstmonceux Conferences, 1960 - 1996
Scope and Contents
RGO 56 contains a wide range of papers relating to the Herstmonceux Conferences, including correspondence, programmes, forms, list of participants, seating plans, menus and invoices. There are also black and white group photographs of the delegates.
Dates
- Creation: 1960 - 1996
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Biographical / Historical
The Herstmonceux Conferences were held once a year from 1957 at Herstmonceux Castle, Sussex, and subsequently at Cambridge. The delegates were invited from throughout the world, and attended a series of lectures and talks on topics of astronomical interest.
Extent
3 archive box(es) (3 boxes) : paper/photograph
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Material regarding the Herstmonceux Conference has been added periodically to the R.G.O. Archives. Details of later accessions can be found in the relevant sections of the catalogue.
General
This description was created by Robert Steiner, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives.
Originator(s)
Royal Greenwich Observatory
Finding aid date
2007-05-17 14:58:38+00:00
Subject
- Herstmonceux Castle (Organization)
Repository Details
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