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Creator:
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Radio and Geoastronomy Division  Search this
Subject:
Lilley, Arthur Edward  Search this
Grossi, Mario D  Search this
Colombo, Giuseppe 1920-1984  Search this
Haystack Observatory  Search this
Northeast Radio Observatory Corporation  Search this
Physical description:
1.5 cu. ft. processed holdings
Type:
Manuscripts
Newsletters
Date:
1978
1978-1983
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:
Alphabetic
Summary:
Consists of records documenting general administrative activities of the division. Activities include computers, consultants, personnel, safety, library, facilities, and committees. Some files include information on the Northeast Radio Observatory Corporation (NEROC) and its Haystack Observatory in Westfield, Massachusetts; international astronomical organizations; and projects of two investigators of the division, Mario Grossi and Giuseppe Colombo. The records were created primarily by Arthur Edward Lilley as head of the division. Some records predate the creation of the office. Materials include announcements, memoranda, newsletters, funding status reports, schedules, resumes, papers, correspondence, and recommendations.
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 RS00636
See more items in:
Subject Files 1978-1983 [Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Radio and Geoastronomy Division]
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_219576