Correspondence on visitations, 1925 - 1946
Scope and Contents
Correspondence relating to Visitations to the Royal Observatory, including the following material:
Correspondence with Lord Stamfordham and others regarding the Royal Visit on 23 July 1925, part of the 250th Anniversary celebrations, with sample tickets, lists of invitees and invitees' replies.
Correspondence with the Foreign Office and Press regarding the visit of the King of Afghanistan on 22 March 1928.
Correspondence regarding visits by Admiralty representatives, foreign officials and dignitaries, military and naval personnel, scientists, etc., 1928-1937.
Correspondence regarding visits by Admiralty representatives, foreign officials and dignitaries, military and naval personnel, scientists, etc., 1936-1946, including material relating to training courses run at the Royal Observatory.
Dates
- Creation: 1925 - 1946
Creator
- From the Series: Dyson, Frank Watson, Sir, 1868 - 1939 (Knight, astronomer) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
C*1
Finding aid date
2006-04-24 14:56:49+00:00
Subject
- Admiralty (Organization)
- Foreign Office (Organization)
Geographic
Repository Details
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