Description
This collection contains
correspondence, administrative files, photographs, charts, meeting notes, research, and
writings of astronomer Nicholas Ulrich Mayall.
Background
Nicholas Ulrich Mayall (May 9, 1906-January 5, 1993). Born in Moline, Illinois, Dr. Mayall
grew up in Stockton, California. He earned his bachelor's degree and doctorate at the
University of California at Berkeley. During World War II he did government research at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Extent
31 Linear Feet
74 document boxes
Restrictions
Copyright for the items in this collection is owned by the creators and their heirs.
Reproduction or distribution of any work protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair
use requires permission from the copyright owner. It is the responsibility of the user to
determine whether a use is fair use, and to obtain any necessary permissions. For more
information see UCSC Special Collections and Archives policy on Reproduction and Use.
Availability
Collection open for research.