Hale, George Ellery, 1868-1938

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George Ellery Hale was an astrophysicist. He was the organizer and director of the Mount Wilson Observatory of the Carnegie Institute of Washington, 1904-1923, and was honorary director until his death in 1938. His principal scientific researches were made in stellar spectroscopy.

From the description of Papers, 1903-1935. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82798019

From the description of Papers, 1882-1937. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122523501

From the guide to the George Ellery Hale papers, 1882-1937, 1882-1937, (American Philosophical Society)

Astronomer (spectroscopy, solar and stellar physics). On the astrophysics faculty at University of Chicago, 1892-1905; director, Yerkes Observatory, 1895-1905; and director, Mount Wilson Observatory, Carnegie Institution, 1904-1923.

From the description of Papers [microform], 1882-1938. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79025413

Astronomer (spectroscopy, solar and stellar physics). On the astrophysics faculty at the University of Chicago, 1892-1905; director Yerkes Observatory, 1895-1905; and director, Mount Wilson Observatory, Carnegie Institution, 1904-1923.

From the description of Letters to Harry Manley Goodwin [microform], 1887-1937. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79089754

Astrophysicist (stellar spectroscopy). Professor of astrophysics, University of Chicago and director, Yerkes Observatory, 1895-1905; founder and director of the Mount Wilson Observatory of the Carnegie Institute of Washington, 1904-1923.

From the description of Papers, 1882-1938. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84276268

George Ellery Hale, astronomer, was born in Chicago and educated at M.I.T., Harvard College Observatory, and the Univ. of Berlin. A specialist in solar and stellar spectroscopy, Hale organized the Kenwood Astrophysical Observatory for the Univ. of Chicago (and served as its director until 1896), where he also invented and developed the spectroheliograph, established the Astrophysical journal, and served as the director of the Yerkes Observatory. In 1904 Hale moved to Pasadena, California, where he organized the Mount Wilson Observatory, served as its director until 1923, and was instrumental in the construction of the 200-inch reflecting telescope at Mount Palomar. Hale received numerous awards and honors in the international scientific community and was a leading force in the cultural and scientific growth of the Pasadena area. He served on the original board of trustees of the Huntington Library.

From the description of Correspondence of George Ellery Hale, 1887-1937. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122584653

From the description of Mount Wilson Director's papers, 1901-1925. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122540487

Astrophysicist.

From the description of Papers of George Ellery Hale, 1882-1938. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71068765

Biography

George Ellery Hale's papers reflect the wide diversity of his activities and accomplishments. Born in Chicago in 1868, he received his B.S. from M. I. T. in 1890. Active in the development of astrophysics, he quickly established a distinguished scientific reputation for his invention of the spectroheliograph. He made important contributions to the study of solar phenomena, organized and co-edited the Astrophysical Journal, and was the leading figure in the design, funding and construction of the Kenwood, Yerkes, Mount Wilson and Palomar Observatories.

Hale was also exceedingly energetic in the organization and promotion of the enterprise of science, both at home and abroad. In the United States he played a highly influential role in the National Academy of Sciences. He revivified the Academy almost single-handedly by organizing the National Research Council, obtaining substantial endowment for the NAS, and establishing the critically important National Research Council Fellowships. A founder of the International Union of Cooperation in Solar Research, Foreign Secretary of the National Academy of Sciences, and a frequent delegate to the International Association of Academies, he became deeply involved in the international relations of science before the First World War. Instrumental in the establishment of the International Research Council after the war, he was president of its successor, the International Council of Scientific Unions from 1931 to 1934.

Hale settled in Pasadena, California in 1904 to assume the duties of Director of the newly established Mount Wilson Observatory and became deeply involved in the educational and cultural affairs of the area. Among his most important efforts were the creation and development of the California Institute of Technology and the Huntington Library. The Hale collection provides an unusually complete record of his activities.

From the guide to the George Ellery Hale papers, 1882-1938, (California Institute of Technology. Archives. Boxes 1-147 and addenda (3 boxes) (Personal Papers), California Institute of Technology, )

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referencedIn Correspondence, 1906-1937. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf Mount Wilson Observatory. Legal papers of Mount Wilson Observatory, 1903-1938. Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
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referencedIn Belopolsky, Aristarch Apollonovich, 1854-1934. Papers, 1880-1934. American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library
referencedIn Merrill, Paul W. (Paul Willard), 1887-1961. Memories of George E. Hale and Mount Wilson [sound recording] / 1953. American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library
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referencedIn Davenport, Charles Benedict, 1866-1944. Charles Benedict Davenport papers, 1874-1944. American Philosophical Society Library
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referencedIn Bowen, Ira Sprague, 1898-1973. Oral history interview with Ira Sprague Bowen, 1968 August 9 and 26 August 1969. American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library
referencedIn Benton, Ely, and Hale family papers, 1824-1857. Connecticut Historical Society
creatorOf Pettit, Edison, 1889-1962. Papers of Edison Pettit, 1920-1969. Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
referencedIn Thomson, Elihu, 1853-1937. Papers, 1853-1955. American Philosophical Society Library
referencedIn Dunsink Observatory, Founded 1785. Correspondence and records, 1885-1893. American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library
referencedIn Records of the President of Radcliffe College Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Press releases and photographs relating to the 200-inch telescope, 1938. American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library
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referencedIn International Education Board. Archives, 1923-1930. Rockefeller Archive Center
referencedIn Adams, Walter Sydney, 1876-1956. Correspondence, 1881-1939. American Philosophical Society Library
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creatorOf George Ellery Hale papers, 1882-1937, 1882-1937 American Philosophical Society
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referencedIn Millikan, Robert Andrews, 1868-1953. Robert Andrews Millikan collection, 1847-1953. American Philosophical Society Library
creatorOf George Ellery Hale papers, 1882-1938 California Institute of Technology. Archives.
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referencedIn Strömgren, Bengt, 1908-. Oral history interview with Bengt Georg Daniel Strömgren, 1976 May 6 and 13. American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library
creatorOf Hale, George Ellery, 1868-1938. Correspondence of George Ellery Hale, 1887-1937. Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
referencedIn University of Chicago. Yerkes Observatory. Office of the Director. Records, 1891-1946 Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library,
referencedIn Michelson, Albert A. (Albert Abraham), 1852-1931. Papers, 1803-1989 ; (bulk: 1861-1965). American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library
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referencedIn Williams, Edward F. (Edward Franklin), 1832-1919. Papers. 1838-1918. Tulane University, Amistad Research Center
referencedIn The Drawings Of Russell W. Porter, 1928-1945 California Institute of Technology. Archives.
referencedIn Edward Mandell House papers, 1885-2007, 1885-1938 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
referencedIn Palomar Observatory motion pictures collection, 1935-1996, bulk 1935-1948 California Institute of Technology. Archives.
referencedIn Elihu Thomson Papers, 1865-1944 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Wright, Helen, 1914-1997. Papers. American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library
creatorOf Hale, George Ellery, 1868-1938. Letters to Harry Manley Goodwin [microform], 1887-1937. American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library
referencedIn Yerkes Observatory. University of Chicago, Yerkes Observatory, Office of the Director records 1891-1946 (inclusive) University of Chicago Library
creatorOf Joy, Alfred H. (Alfred Harrison), 1882-1973. Papers of Alfred Harrison Joy, 1910-1972. Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
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creatorOf Turner, Frederick Jackson, 1861-1932. Papers of Frederick Jackson Turner, 1862-1976 (bulk 1889-1932). Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
referencedIn Shapley, Harlow, 1885-1972. Papers [microform], 1910-1923. American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library
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referencedIn Shapley, Harlow, 1885-1972. Oral history interview with Harlow Shapley, 1966 June 8 to August 25. American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library
creatorOf Merrill, Paul W. (Paul Willard), 1887-1961. Papers of Paul W. Merrill, 1922-1961. Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
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creatorOf Chandler, Harry, 1864-1944. Robinson-Farrand papers, 1903-1958. Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
referencedIn John C. Merriam Papers, 1899-1938 Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
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creatorOf Hale, George Ellery, 1868-1938. Papers, 1882-1937. American Philosophical Society Library
creatorOf Hale, George Ellery, 1868-1938. Papers, 1903-1935. American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library
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