Charles A. Young papers
Description
The papers of Charles A. Young consist of diaries, articles, notebooks, correspondence, diagrams, graphs, charts and photographs related to Young's career as an astronomer with a particular emphasis on solar eclipses and comets. The manuscript of his book, "Manual of Astronomy" is also included. Photographs include pictures of eclipses, obervatories, telescopes and spectra.
Dates
- 1833 - 1908
Creator
- Young, Charles Augustus, 1834-1908 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
17.25 ft. (12 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Charles A. Young (1834-1908), professor of astronomy. Dartmouth Class of 1853. The collection consists of diaries, notebooks, correspondence, and photographs related to Young's career as an astronomer with a particular emphasis on solar eclipses and comets. The manuscript of his book, "Manual of Astronomy" is also included.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository