Papers of Ben Gascoigne, 1938-2007 [manuscript]. [1938-2007]

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Papers of Ben Gascoigne, 1938-2007 [manuscript]. [1938-2007]

MS Acc08/33 comprises Ben Gascoigne's scientific papers (mostly published), correspondence, news clippings, building plans, research notes (biographical, astronomical history, scientific research), notes on Rosalie Gascoigne's artworks and career, technical reports, committee meeting minutes, such as those relating to the establishment of the Anglo-Australian Telescope at Siding Springs in New South Wales (24 boxes, 1 fol. item).

3.60 m. (24 boxes) + 1 fol. item.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7773476

Libraries Australia

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Gascoigne, S.C.B.

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Astronomer. Sidney Charles Bartholomew (Ben) Gascoigne was born in New Zealand in 1915 and graduated as a PhD. from the University of Bristol in 1941. In August 1941 Gascoigne moved to Australia to contribute to the optical munitions work being undertaken at the Commonwealth Solar Observatory. After the War, he played a significant role in the development of Mt Stromlo Observatory and in the training of astronomers at the Australian National University where he was Professor in Astronomy, 1964-1...

Mount Stromlo and Siding Spring Observatories

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Gascoigne, Rosalie, 1917-1999

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Rosalie Gascoigne, born in New Zealand was a sculptor and painter, who represented Australia at the Venice Biennale in 1982. In 1974, her first solo exhibition was held at the Macquarie Galleries in Canberra. Her work has been acquired by all major public art institutions in Australia, and she died in Canberra in 1999. From the description of Rosalie Gascoigne Posters. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 670499485 Sculptor. Rosalie Gascoigne began sculpting using scra...

Anglo-Australian Telescope.

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