Magnetism
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Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus
Found in 118 Collections and/or Records:
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Papers on magnetism and photography, 1855 - 1861
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/678
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and papers concerning instructions, magnetic instruments and photographic techniques. The papers include J. Glaisher's report to the Astronomer Royal on examining the magnetic instruments at the Greenwich Observatory; adjustments to vertical force magnets and compasses; sketches of new mountings for dipping needles; discrepancies of dip; alterations of instruments; trials of dipping needles; papers by J.V. Lamont on the form of magnets (one in English, one in German) and...
Dates:
1855 - 1861
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).
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Papers on magnetism lectures, 1869 - 1874
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/444
Scope and Contents
Material concerning two lectures by Airy on magnetism delivered at South Kensington and Greenwich, with some additional papers. The papers include Airy's previous lecture of 1865, on magnetical error of compasses in iron ships; preparations for the South Kensington lectures; and correspondence with W.E. Forster on times of sunsets, possibly in relation to the Forster Elementary Education Act, 1870. There is also correspondence with H. Lloyd, C.W. Merrifield, J. Glaisher, J. Challis, R. Hall,...
Dates:
1869 - 1874
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).
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Papers on the Aerial Magnetic Survey, 1945 - 1946
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 9/561
Scope and Contents
Agenda and notices of meetings of the sub-committee of the Aerial Magnetic Survey of the Royal Society; a note to the meeting of the sub-committee of the Aerial Magnetic Survey; and correspondence concerning the magnetic survey by air and the development of instruments and methods.
Dates:
1945 - 1946
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).
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Papers on the Association of Terrestrial Magnetism and Electricity, 1936 - 1949
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 9/613
Scope and Contents
Papers relating to the Association of Terrestrial Magnetism and Electricity, including the following items:Letter from G. Acchini to Professor Lambert concerning 'A single pole of reference' and the organisation of Central Office, 1949.Correspondence of A.H. Goldie and W.H.M. Greaves concerning magnetic work in Greece, 1937. Correspondence with Dr D. la Cour regarding magnetic records from Abinger, including a graph, 1937.Correspondence concerning magnetic...
Dates:
1936 - 1949
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).
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Papers on the International Union for Geodesy and Geophysics, 1938 - 1939
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 9/610
Scope and Contents
Correspondence concerning meetings, membership and reports of the Terrestrial Magnetism Sub-committee of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics. The correspondents include Professor S. Chapman, Dr J.A. Fleming, A.H. Goldie, Captain Heck, M. Maurain, Dr G.S. Ljungdahl, Dr T.W. Warmell, Professor F.J.M. Stratton, Professor E.V. Appleton, Dr J. Bartels, F.J. Whipple, J.G. Jeans and Professor Eve. The papers include a report of the Magnetic Chairs Sub-committee, with comments;...
Dates:
1938 - 1939
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).
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Papers on the Observatory's protection, 1893 - 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/60
Scope and Contents
Correspondence concerning 'Special cases out of which arose discussions as to original protective clauses', including conferences at the Board of Trade. The correspondence covers the period 1893-1903, and is mainly with the Director of Works.Correspondence with A.W. Rücker and others concerning the protection of the Royal Observatory from the production of a 'magnetic field' as a result of poor insulation between the carriages of the trains passing by the Royal Observatory,...
Dates:
1893 - 1910
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).
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Readings of magnetic storms, 1841 - 1857
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/656
Scope and Contents
Readings of the horizontal force magnet on days of magnetic disturbances.
Dates:
1841 - 1857
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).
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Records of the bifilar and vertical force magnets, 1840 - 1846
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/648
Scope and Contents
Records of the bifilar magnet, 1840-1846, and the vertical force magnet, 1841-1845.
Dates:
1840 - 1846
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).
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Records of the bifilar and vertical force magnets, 1843 - 1847
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/649
Scope and Contents
Lists of the attendance of assistants in the Magnetic Department, 1845-1846; records of the bifilar magnet, including records of temperature corrections, 1843 and 1847, and adjustments, January-August 1847; and records of the vertical force magnet, including records of temperature corrections, 1843 and 1847, and adjustments, 1846-1847.
Dates:
1843 - 1847
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).
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Records of the bifilar and vertical force magnets, 1847 - 1853
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/650
Scope and Contents
Records of the bifilar magnet adjustments, December 1847 - January 1850, and records of the new vertical force magnet, including temperature corrections, December 1847, and adjustments, January 1848 - December 1853.
Dates:
1847 - 1853
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).
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Records of the bifilar and vertical force magnets, 1850 - 1860
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/651
Scope and Contents
Records of the bifilar magnet adjustments, 1850-1860, and of the new vertical force magnet adjustments, 1854-1859.
Dates:
1850 - 1860
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).
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Records of the bifilar and vertical force magnets, 1860 - 1870
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/652
Scope and Contents
Records of the bifilar magnet adjustments, 1861-1870, and of the vertical force magnet (Barrows) adjustments, 1860-1864.
Dates:
1860 - 1870
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).
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Records of the magnetic theodolite, 1838 - 1841
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/647
Scope and Contents
Records of the theodolite in the Magnetic House.
Dates:
1838 - 1841
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).
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Records of the new vertical force magnet, 1863 - 1873
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/654
Scope and Contents
Records of experiments and adjustments with the new vertical force magnet (Simms 18 inch).
Dates:
1863 - 1873
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).
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Reductions of magnetic storms, 1841 - 1863
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/655
Scope and Contents
Notices and reductions of magnetic observations for disturbed days in the years 1841-1857.
Dates:
1841 - 1863
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).
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Reductions of magnetic storms, 1841 - 1857
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/657
Scope and Contents
Reduction of magnetic storm observations, collections of wave disturbances and irregularities, and a diagram showing curves of mean wave disturbance.
Dates:
1841 - 1857
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).
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Robert Were Fox: Collection of papers by or relating to him
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9942
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, scientific material, manuscript miscellanea, pamphlets and offprints and papers of Robert Fox mostly concerning RWF.
Dates:
1822-1910
Conditions Governing Access:
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Vertical force tables, 1851 - 1855
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/673
Scope and Contents
Magnetic observations consisting of tables of readings of vertical force.
Dates:
1851 - 1855
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).