Records, 1873-1996, (bulk 1873-1994).

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Records, 1873-1996, (bulk 1873-1994).

Meteorological records maintained since the beginning of formal, U.S.-sponsored weather observations in Charlotte. Includes correspondence (1878-86); daily journals (1878-1904), which describe in detail the effects of the 1886 earthquake; and the Monthly Meteorological Record (1878- ). Primarily consists of meteorological records kept by the Charlotte Station of the National Weather Service and its predecessor agencies. Additional material is comprised of correspondence and newspaper clippings.

26 linear ft. (ca. 125 volumes).

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United States. Army. Signal Corps

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