Skip to main content

Cambridge University Libraries are providing a blend of online and controlled in-person services. Please see our website for more details.

Correspondence on the solar eclipse, 1895 - 1897

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/196

Scope and Contents

Correspondence relating to the solar eclipse seen in Norway on 9 August 1896:

Receipts of tradesmen, hotels and others, 1896, including orders for Britannia Works's plates and Mawson's plates (cancelled later). There is also a receipt from the Canadian Pacific Railroad for fares to Japan.

Correspondence of 1895-1897 concerning the eclipse of 9 August 1896, including letters from P.H. Matthiessen and Co. on a special cruise to Norway and letters to H.H. Turner on plates.

Correspondence with H.H. Turner, 1895-1896, concerning aspects of the eclipse expedition, travel arrangements, instruments, accommodation and the construction of observing huts.

Correspondence with Dr A.A. Common, 1895-1896, concerning various issues relating to the eclipse of 9 August 1896, including a note stating that the information received suggests bad weather and fog may prevent the eclipse being observed.

Correspondence with Captain E.H. Hills, 1896, concerning the eclipse of 9 August 1896, including travel arrangement queries and letters on luggage and instrument carriage.









Dates

  • 1895 - 1897

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

1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

Q3 (5)

Related Materials

References to the eclipse and its progress can be found in RGO 7/194 and 7/195.

Finding aid date

2006-03-30 10:46:18+00:00

Includes index.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

Contact:
Cambridge University Library
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom