George Ellery Hale papers, 1882-1937.

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George Ellery Hale papers, 1882-1937.

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History of the observatories; theoretical and instrumental development of astrophysics; history of California Institute of Technology; science and government, particularly with respect to the affairs of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Research Council; affairs of the scientific community in the U.S. and Europe.

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National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)

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The National Academy of Sciences, founded in Washington, D. C., in 1863, grew out of a desire for a body of scientists to give advice on scientific matters to the federal government. Joseph Henry, first Secretary of the Smithsonian, was a force behind its creation. From the description of National Academy of Sciences, 1863-1887 Records. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78403445 ...

National Research Council (U.S.)

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Mt. Wilson and Palomar Observatories.

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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...