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Charles A. Young papers

 Collection
Identifier: ML-49
ML-49

  • Staff Only

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

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

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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