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Correspondence on Airy's Ipswich lectures, 1848 - 1851

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/201

Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding Airy's lectures at Ipswich on astronomy. The initial correspondence concerns the preparations for the lectures, including the provision of apparatus. The later correspondence concerns the publication of the lectures and requests for this work. The correspondents include J. Challis, E. Dunkin, G. Ransome, C. May and R. Sheepshanks. The papers include a proof sheet of the lectures and a syllabus.

Dates

  • Creation: 1848 - 1851

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

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Extent

1 archive box(es) (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

C3/91

Finding aid date

2006-01-06 11:35:50+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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