Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, 1923-1954 Records.

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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, 1923-1954 Records.

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These records consist mostly of correspondence between staff at the observing stations and Charles G. Abbot and others on the Observatory staff in Washington, regarding details of operating the stations and personnel problems. Also included are budgets, reports, and other administrative records. See also record unit 46. The stations for which records are included here are Montezuma, on the western slope of the Andes; Mount Saint Katherine, Egypt; Mount Brukkaros, Southwest Africa; Table Mountain, California; and Tyrone, New Mexico.

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Mount Saint Katherine Station, Egypt.

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Mount Brukkaros Station, Southwest Africa.

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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

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Robert C. Child was appointed Assistant in the Astrophysical Observatory (APO) in 1893. In 1894 his title was changed to Aid, Acting in Charge, APO, a position he retained until 1896. Charles G. Abbot joined the APO as an Assistant in 1895. The following year he became Aid, Acting in Charge, APO. From the description of Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, 1893-1899 Records. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78228384 Robert C. Child was appointed assistant in the Astrophysica...

Abbot, C. G. 1872-1973.

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Table Mountain Station, California.

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Mount Montezuma Station, Calama, Chile.

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Tyrone Station, New Mexico.

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