Oral history interviews with Charles G. Abbot [sound recording] / 1973.
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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...
