Assistant Director (Administration), Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, 1964-1973 Records.

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Assistant Director (Administration), Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, 1964-1973 Records.

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This record unit consists primarily of administrative files maintained by Robert V. Bartnik in his capacity as Assistant Director (Administration), 1970-1973. A smaller amount of material was created by his predecessor, Tillinghast, 1964-1969. The files are arranged alphabetically by subject and include correspondence, memoranda, charts, reports, and scientific papers. The records are primarily administrative in nature and concern personnel, fiscal planning, conferences and meetings, computer operations, and building and office space matters. Of special interest are files documenting SAO relations with other astronomical organizations including the Cambridge Radio Observatory Committee and the Northeast Radio Observatory Corporation. Also contained in the record unit is material concerning SAO projects, including the Earth Physics Satellite, Project Celescope, the Satellite Tracking Program, and the Environmental Sciences Program. A small amount of correspondence of Leon Campbell, Jr., Special Assistant to the Director, 1969-1971, is included in the records.

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Celescope, Project (SAO). Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

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Cambridge Radio Observatory Committee

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Tillinghast, Carlton W.

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Northeast Radio Observatory Corporation

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Bartnik, Robert.

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Satellite Tracking Program (SAO)

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Environmental Sciences Program.

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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Assistant Director (Administration)

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Under the administrative control of the Office of the Director, the Assistant Director (Administration) was responsible for coordinating the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory's (SAO) service requirements and maintaining liaison with Smithsonian headquarters in Washington, D.C. Responsibilities of the Assistant Director (Administration) included contracting, procurement, and fiscal control; personnel management; budget planning and control; and management information programs. Prior to 1973, ...

Campbell, Leon, Jr.

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