Correspondence on the Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1938
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding various aspects of the Ordnance Survey, including the benchmark at the Royal Observatory used by the Ordnance Survey surveyors; a new triangulation of Great Britain based on the position of a new transit instrument at the Royal Observatory; a copy of the agenda for the International Geodetic and Geophysical Union meeting at Madrid, 1924; three copies of a leaflet on Ordnance Survey maps; information on the publication of the 'Empire Survey Review 1931'; and correspondence relating to the levelling stations/tide gauges in Ireland, 1936-1937.
Dates
- Creation: 1904 - 1938
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
O1
Finding aid date
2006-04-24 14:59:01+00:00
Subject
- International Geodetic and Geophysical Union (Organization)
Repository Details
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