Director's Files of the Mount Wilson Observatory, 1900–1926
- Containers:
- Tape HaleGE_02, Carton 2, Reel 81–100, Carton 4, Reel 81–100
- Identifier:
- 10
- Dates:
- 1900–1926
- Extent:
- 11 linear feet
- Alternative form available:
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Almost all of this series has been filmed and digitized. The exceptions are documents concerning the budgetary history of the Carnegie Institution of Washington and the Observatory which, in 1968, the director of the Mount Wilson Observatory considered confidential.
- Location of originals:
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This series is located at the Huntington Library. It is open to qualified researchers by application through their Reader Services Department.
- Names:
- Mount Wilson Observatory
Contents
Access and use
- Parent restrictions:
- 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.
- Parent terms of access:
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Because George Ellery Hale died over 70 years ago, his unpublished works are in the public domain and may be reproduced freely. Copyright to works by others, and to Hale's publications, may be held by their respective creators, those creators' heirs, or their publishers. If you wish to quote or reproduce such works beyond the extent of fair use, please contact the copyright holder to request permission.
("Fair use" is a legal principle which permits unlicensed reproduction in certain circumstances. You are responsible for determining whether your own reproduction would fit the legal requirements for fair use.)
- Location of this collection:
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1200 E. California Blvd.MC B215-74Pasadena, CA 91125, US
- Contact:
- (626) 395-2704