Ohio State University, Perkins Observatory Records 1935-1997

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Código de referencia

RG.27.B.1

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University Archives

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Ohio State University, Perkins Observatory Records

Fecha(s)

  • 1935-1997 (Creación)

Extensión

1.4 Cubic feet

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(70) letter file folders

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Nombre del productor

Perkins Observatory

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Abstract

The Perkins Observatory, located in Delaware, Ohio, opened in 1935 and is jointly owned by Ohio State University and Ohio Wesleyan University and is used for astronomical research. The Ohio State University, Perkins Observatory Records contains an inventory of the contents of the Perkins Observatory library and publications from the observatory; materials date from 1935 to 1997.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], Ohio State University, Perkins Observatory Records, RG 27.B.1, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Alcance y contenido

The Ohio State University, Perkins Observatory Records contain an inventory of the contents of the Perkins Observatory library and publications from the observatory; materials date from 1935 to 1997.

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Materials are arranged in the order received.

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Condiciones de acceso

Materials in this collection are available for patron research, but may be used only in the University Archives Reading Room. Some materials in this collection may be stored off-site, and are only available if requested 72 hours in advance of your visit. Contact the University Archives for more information.

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  • inglés

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    Origen del ingreso

    Accession Number UA.1988.0171: Department of Astronomy, 2014 May; Accession Number UA.1988.0178

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    Ohio State University Archives Subject File: Perkins Observatory

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    Biographical / Historical Note

    The Perkins Observatory, located in Delaware, Ohio, opened in 1935 and is jointly owned by Ohio State University and Ohio Wesleyan University and is used for astronomical research. The observatory was named for Hiram Mills Perkins, who graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1857. Perkins donated $200,000 to Ohio Wesleyan University to purchase a telescope. The observatory is used as a teaching tool and a research laboratory.

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    Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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    Finding aid prepared by Zoe MacLeod

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