Administrative Records, 1846 - 1979

.25 linear feet; the administrative records contain accounts, bills, and receipts for construction materials, equipment, and books for Shattuck Observatory, and costs for its maintenance. There are sketches and cost estimates on some of the materials needed for construction. There is also correspondence between Professor Ira Young and his brother Ammi B. Young, as well as correspondence between Professor Ira Young and Professor Oliver P. Hubbard. Most of the records in this series were accumulated by Professor Ira Young. Of note in this series are annual reports made to the Trustees of Dartmouth College by Professor Ira Young. An alphabetical catalog of books purchased for the Observatory library was prepared by Charles A. Young under his father's direction.