Correspondence on chronometers, 1942 - 1945
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding the production and manufacture of chronometers, including the following items:
Correspondence with the Hudson's Bay Company regarding a pocket chronometer made by James Murray that was supposed to have belonged to Sir John Franklin.
Correspondence regarding the visit to Germany of a 'Ministry of Aircraft Production Working Party', 1945.
Correspondence regarding the revival of the watch industry in Great Britain, 1945.
Drawing of a 'Special Monometallic Balance', 1945.
Correspondence concerning a split second stop watch, 1943.
Five drawings of a small chronometer case, 1942.
Dates
- Creation: 1942 - 1945
Creator
- From the Series: Jones, Harold Spencer, Sir, 1890 - 1960 (Knight, astronomer) (Person)
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
I3
Finding aid date
2006-06-07 12:12:12+00:00
Topical
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