Thomas E. Fraser journal, 1880-1887 1880-1887

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Thomas E. Fraser journal, 1880-1887 1880-1887

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This journal documents the construction of the Lick Observatory building on Mt. Hamilton. It is a continuous record from 16 June 1880 to 30 October 1887.

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American Philosophical Society

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Lick Observatory

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Burnham, S. W. (Sherburne Wesley), 1838-1921

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Lick, James, 1796-1876

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Fraser, Thomas E.

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Thomas E. Fraser was the foreman at the Lick Homestead, home of James Lick (1796-1876) in San Jose. He was in charge, with Trustee Captain Richard S. Floyd, of the construction of the Lick Observatory, then the most powerful telescope in the world. From the guide to the Thomas E. Fraser journal, 1880-1887, 1880-1887, (American Philosophical Society) ...

Plum, Charles M.

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Floyd, Richard S.

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