Papers on computers, 1881 - 1893
Scope and Contents
(1) Papers concerning supernumerary computers:
Letter from computers regarding an increase in salary, with a reply from Sir George Airy and a letter from Airy to Christie on this matter, 1881.
Letter from Mr Greengrass regarding a letter to be sent to the Admiralty concerning computers and the Civil Service examinations, with a reply from Christie giving the reason why the letter was not forwarded, 1881.
Letter from Mr Greengrass regarding improved conditions and salaries for computers, 1881.
Further letter from Mr Greengrass regarding computers, with a reply from Christie, 1882.
(2) Papers relating to office regulations for computers:
Letter from computers regarding a holiday on the Queen's birthday, with a reply from G.B. Airy, 1881.
Memorandum from W. Ellis regarding the sacking of computers, 1881.
Letter from G.B. Airy to W. Stafford giving notice, 1881.
Letter to W. Ellis from G.B. Airy regarding the number of computers, 1881.
Memorandum from W. Ellis regarding a reduction of the computer staff, 1881.
Letter from G.B. Airy to W. Ellis regarding a reduction of the computer staff, 1881.
Memorandum by W. Ellis regarding giving notice to W. Stafford and Mr Sanders, 1881.
Letter from computers regarding the payment for observing duties, with a reply from W.H.M. Christie, 1882.
Letter from W.H.M. Christie regarding discharge at the age of 23, 1883.
Letter from Messrs Cox, Sanders and Knowles regarding the Civil Service examinations, 1883.
Memorandum by W.H.M. Christie regarding the payment of computers for observing, 1884.
Memorandum by Christie regarding computers' refreshment breaks, 1884.
Memorandum by Christie regarding an increase in hours, pay and lunch-breaks, 1884.
Memorandum by Christie regarding office work and payment for the same, 1884.
Printed notice of the examination for the computers, 1888.
(3) Papers relating to computer examination results:
Written examination paper on arithmetic, 1882.
Results of examinations, 1882-1884.
Arithmetic paper, 1884.
Results of examinations, 1885-1887.
Algebra paper, 1888.
Arithmetic paper, 1888.
Results of examinations, 1888.
Examination papers, 1888.
Algebra paper and results, 1888.
Examination results for March 1889.
Examination paper for April 1889.
Results for April 1889.
Paper for March 1890.
Results for March 1890.
Arithmetic paper [1891].
Results for March 1891.
Arithmetic paper for February 1892.
Results for February 1892.
Arithmetic paper for June 1892.
Results for June 1892.
Paper for September 1892.
Results for September 1892.
Arithmetic paper for April 1893.
Results for April 1893.
Dates
- Creation: 1881 - 1893
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
M2
Finding aid date
2006-03-30 10:43:58+00:00
Subject
- Airy, George Biddell, Sir, 1801 - 1892 (Knight, astronomer) (Person)
- Ellis, William, 1828 - 1916 (astronomer) (Person)
- Civil Service (Organization)
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