Recollections prepared for the 75th anniversary of the American Astronomical Society [sound recording] / 1974.

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Recollections prepared for the 75th anniversary of the American Astronomical Society [sound recording] / 1974.

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Reminiscences prepared for the special session related to the history of astronomy and the 75th anniversary of the American Astronomical Society moderated by Carl Sagan on August 22, 1974. The speakers include Clyde W. Tombaugh and G. C. McVittie with their recollections of astronomy in the 1920s through the 1940s.

2 sound cassettes (1 hr.) : analog, mono. ; 4 in.

American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library

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Founded in 1899 as the Astronomical and Astrophysical Society of America, in 1914 the name was changed to the American Astronomical Society. 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. From the description of Records of the Education Office, 1962-198...