On the origins of the American Astronomical Society, 1974.

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On the origins of the American Astronomical Society, 1974.

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A paper adopted from the lead address given by Berendzen at the 143rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the organization in August 1974. Included also are photocopies of many of the reference materials used in the address.

20 pp.

American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library

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Berendzen, Richard

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American astronomical society

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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...