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Date(s)
- 1954-1979 (Creation)
Extent
8.4 Cubic feet
Container summary
(7) cartons
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Abstract
The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is a consortium of American and international institutions that operate astronomical observatories. Ohio State University was one of the founding institutions of AURA. The Ohio State University, Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) Records contain files concerning the activities of AURA and the Kitt Peak National Observatory.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Ohio State University, Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) Records, RG 27.B.2, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University
Scope and content
The Ohio State University, Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) Records contain files concerning the activities of AURA, including executive committee meetings, by-laws, annual reports, operations reports, and correspondence. Topics include general astronomy, the solar and stellar sub-committees, and the Kitt Peak National Observatory.
System of arrangement
Materials are arranged in the order received.
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
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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Conditions governing reproduction
Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright, and are made available for research and educational purposes. In general, the OSU Libraries do not own the copyright for materials from our collections and cannot grant copyright permissions for these materials. The user is responsible for making a final determination of copyright status. If copyright protection applies, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exceptions to the law. Works in the public domain are not protected by copyright and do not require permission to use.
Languages of the material
English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
English
Finding aids
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
Accession Number UA.2000.0145: Gerald Newsom
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
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Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
Ohio State University Archives Subject File: Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)
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Biographical / Historical Note
The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is a consortium of 42 American institutions and 5 international affiliates that operate astronomical observatories. Ohio State University was one of the founding institutions of AURA, which began in 1957.
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Alternative identifier(s)
Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Sources used
Archivist's note
Finding aid prepared by Zoe MacLeod
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy. (Subject)
- Kitt Peak National Observatory. (Subject)
- Ohio State University--History. (Subject)