Papers on chronology, 1898 - 1915
Scope and Contents
File of correspondence with various individuals regarding the commencement of the twentieth century, 1898-1900.
Correspondence with various individuals regarding chronology and historical research, 1906-1915, including correspondence with the Revd Jones on the 360-day period of Chaldeans; V.C. Robertson and W.B. Douglas on reform of the calendar; E. Powell on new Moons and eclipses in 1799; and F. Bligh-Bond on the orientation of churches.
Dates
- Creation: 1898 - 1915
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
S8 (2)
Finding aid date
2006-03-30 10:51:19+00:00
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