C. G. Abbot, 1902–1937
Scope and Contents
This collection provides a thorough record of George Ellery Hale’s activities. A prolific correspondent, Hale kept copies of most of his letters. The collections contains significant material relating to the theoretical and instrumental development of astrophysics, the history of the Mount Wilson and Palomar Observatories, and the early history of the California Institute of Technology. It also documents Hale’s work with the National Academy of Sciences and National Research Council.
Dates
- 1902–1937
Creator
- Smithsonian Institution (Organization)
- Michelson, Albert A. (Albert Abraham), 1852-1931 (Person)
- Hale, George Ellery, 1868-1938 (Person)
- University of Chicago (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Most of this collection is available on the web, linked from individual folder records in this finding aid. The original paper copies of the first nine series are located at the Caltech Archives, where access is available to anyone conducting research for which it is necessary; please contact the Caltech Archives to make an appointment. The original Director’s Files of the Mount Wilson Observatory are located at the Huntington Library, where they are available to qualified researchers by application through their Reader Services Department.
Extent
348 pages : This file includes telegrams, schematics, postcards, and tables.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Existence and Location of Copies
This folder is represented in the microfilm edition of the Hale Papers by reel 1, frames 23 to 370.
- Astronomical observatories Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Astronomy Subject Source: Local sources
- Astronomy--Research Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Astrophysics Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Babcock, Horace W.
- Brockett, Paul, 1872-1946
- California Institute of Technology
- Carnegie Institution of Washington
- Curie, Marie, 1867-1934
- Hale, George Ellery, 1868-1938
- Hooker telescope Subject Source: Local sources
- Lorentz, H. A. (Hendrik Antoon), 1853-1928
- Medals and awards Subject Source: Local sources
- Merriam, John C., 1869-1945
- Meteorology Subject Source: Local sources
- Millikan, Robert Andrews, 1868-1953 (Experimental Physicist, Nobel Laureate, Caltech President)
- Mount Whitney (Calif.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- National Research Council (U.S.)
- Noyes, Arthur A. (Arthur Amos), 1866-1936
- Pasadena (Calif.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Solar radiation Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Sunspots Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Washington (D.C.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Williams Bay (Wis.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Repository Details
Part of the California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections Repository
1200 East California Blvd.
MC B215-74
Pasadena California 91125 United States of America
(626) 395-2704
archives@caltech.edu
