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Satellite Tracking Program: Administrative Files, 1959-1967

Catalog Data

Creator:
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Assistant Director (Administration)  Search this
Subject:
Tillinghast, Carlton W  Search this
Harmon, Vaughan  Search this
Drummond, Kenneth H  Search this
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Satellite Tracking Program  Search this
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Assistant Director (Management)  Search this
United States Air Force  Search this
Physical description:
1.5 cu. ft. processed holdings
Type:
Manuscripts
Date:
1959
1959-1967
Category:
Series Level Description
Notes:
To view records that comprise this series, see the detailed list of accessions and/or record units below.
For a history of the creating unit, refer to "Forms part of" above.
Organization:
Numeric and by subject system established by SAO
Summary:
Consists of records documenting the administration of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory's (SAO) Satellite Tracking Program (STP). The records deal with public relations, fiscal matters, STP personnel, procurement, and special projects. Of special interest are files concerning the United States Air Force support of STP and the STP's geodetic camera project. These records were maintained by Assistant Director Carlton W. Tillinghast (1961-1969), and when his position was known as the Assistant Director (Management). There are smaller amounts of records created by his predecessor Kenneth H. Drummond (1959-1961), and the Executive Officer, Vaughan Harmon. Materials include publications, reports, meeting minutes, financial statements, inventory lists, audits, policies, and procedures.
Repository Loc.:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
Topic:
Research institutes  Search this
Observatories  Search this
Astronomy  Search this
Astrophysics  Search this
Local number:
SIA RS00633
See more items in:
Satellite Tracking Program: Administrative Files 1959-1967 [Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Assistant Director (Administration)]
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_219567