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Correspondence on the Observatory's removal, 1938 - 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 8/1

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, memoranda and other papers concerning the removal of the Royal Observatory to Herstmonceux, including material on site requirements; lists of sites considered; minutes of the Board of Visitors Committee regarding the need to move the Observatory; correspondence with E.V. Appleton of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research; and papers on the curtailment of the Observatory's activities due to its move and the Second World War.

Dates

  • Creation: 1938 - 1949

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

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Extent

1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

A1

Finding aid date

2006-04-24 14:53:40+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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