Box 3: RGO 107/7-10
Container
Contains 4 Results:
Sub-Series
Manuscripts, drafts and publications, 1761-1823, 1952-1996
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 107/7
Scope and Contents
This section is comprised of publications and talks by P.S. Laurie, historical manuscripts and tracts collected by him, and publications and manuscripts by RGO staff and others. Significant items include: a manuscript by Nevil Maskelyne on the subject of fireballs (RGO 107/7/2/3), 'Venus in the Sun' by Benjamin Martin, 1761 (RGO 107/7/2/1); 'Tracts relating to the Board of Longitude', 1763-1823 (RGO 107/7/2/2); a typescript concerning the astronomical instruments of King George III presented...
Dates:
1761-1823, 1952-1996
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Sub-Series
Booklets, leaflets and ephemera, c.1935-1981
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 107/8
Scope and Contents
A collection of booklets, leaflets, postcards and ephemera pertaining to the Observatory or astronomy. Most were produced by the RGO, SRC, or NMM.
Dates:
c.1935-1981
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Sub-Series
Photographs, c.1933-1997
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 107/9
Scope and Contents
Various photographs of ROG/RGO staff and buildings, donated to the RGO Archives.
Dates:
c.1933-1997
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
File
Press cuttings, 1805 - 1973
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 107/10
Scope and Contents
A set of press cuttings relating to the Royal Observatory, astronomy, or time.
Dates:
1805 - 1973
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).