Papers, 1914-1951.

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Papers, 1914-1951.

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Correspondence, calculations, drawings, and photos, relating chiefly to Palomar Observatory and Anderson's work on the instrument and optical design of the telescope. As Executive Officer of the Observatory Council from 1928 to 1948, Anderson corresponded extensively with George E. Hale and the Rockefeller Foundation, whose International Education Board funded the $6.5 million project. Much of the correspondence resulted from Anderson's work on the instrument and optical design of the telescope.

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American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library

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International Education Board

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The International Education Board was founded in January 1923 by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. for "the promotion and advancement of education throughout the world." The Board granted fellowships to hundreds of individuals and made grants to numerous institutions in 39 countries. The IEB was most active between 1923 and 1928; it was dissolved in December 1938. From the description of Archives, 1923-1930. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 154270109 ...

Hale, George Ellery, 1868-1938

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Palomar Observatory

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Rockefeller Foundation

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Anderson, John A. (John Augustus), 1876-1959

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