Additions to records, 1898-1998 (bulk: 1996-1998).

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Additions to records, 1898-1998 (bulk: 1996-1998).

This collection contains correspondence, essay manuscripts, oral history transcripts, photographs ranging in date from 1898 to 1998; however the bulk of the material spans 1996 through 1998. The records relate to the publication of the American Astronomical Society's First Century. This book, edited by David H. DeVorkin, was published by the AIP Press in 1998. It contains information regarding AAS chapter and national meetings, prominent astronomers, and the emergence of new technologies and concepts. The bulk of the documentation illustrates the production and development phases that DeVorkin went through to prepare the anthology. The individual authors would compile data, photographs, and texts to prepare their chapters, and subsequently send the materials to DeVorkin. Therefore, a great deal of correspondence (both electronic mail and written) between the parties exists. Correspondence between DeVorkin and the AIP Press exists as well, covering topics such as layout, copy editing, copyright permissions, etc.

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American Astronomical Society. Historical Astronomy Division.

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The American Astronomical Society (AAS) was founded in 1899 as the Astronomical and Astrophysical Society of America. The name changed in 1914. Its purpose is the advancement of astronomy and closely related branches of science. The Society became an Associate Member of the American Institute of Physics in 1958 and has been a full Member Society since 1966. It is also affiliated with the International Astronomical Union. The Historical Astronomy Division of AAS was founded in 1980 to "advance in...

DeVorkin, David H., 1944-....

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