Portraits of Astronomers, 1712 - 1990
Scope and Contents
A collection of loose portrait plates, chiefly of astronomers, printed from engravings, drawings and photographs. The portraits are arranged alphabetically by surname of the sitter. Alongside astronomers, sitters include physicists, mathematicians and other scientists of note. The collection also includes a single portrait of King Charles II, an RGO staff photograph, and a book of portraits of astronomers.
Dates
- Creation: 1712 - 1990
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).
Extent
3 archive box(es) (3 boxes (1 outsized) ) : Paper
2 item(s) (2 loose items) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Accumulated by the Royal Observatory, Greenwich and the Royal Greenwich Observatory.
General
Catalogued by Dr Emma Saunders, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives, November 2014
Date information
DateText: circa.
Originator(s)
Royal Greenwich Observatory
Finding aid date
2014-10-22 12:19:58+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
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