Creator:

Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Moonwatch Division  Search this

Subject:

Werner, Albert  Search this

Hirst, William P  Search this

Roth, Herbert E  Search this

Physical description:

0.33 cu. ft. processed holdings

Type:

Manuscripts

Date:

1966

1966-1975

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:

Chronologic

Summary:

Consists of records documenting incoming and outgoing correspondence of Herbert E. Roth in his capacity as Director of the Volunteer Flight Officer Network (VFON), 1966-1975. Most of the correspondence is with William P. Hirst and Albert Werner, directors of Moonwatch. Topics include the scope and funding of the VFON, supplies, equipment, disposition of sighting reports, and other matters of VFON operation. Materials include correspondence.

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 RS00644

See more items in:

Volunteer Flight Officer Network Correspondence 1966-1975 [Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Moonwatch Division]

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_219621