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Leland Cunningham papers, [ca. 1916-1970].
BANC MSS 90/28 czLOCAL
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Title:

Leland Cunningham papers, [ca. 1916-1970]
History of science and technology collection

Creator/Contributor:

Cunningham, Leland., creator

Abstract:

Correspondence; research data; subject files.

Date:

1916 (issued)

Subject:

Astronomy
Comets -- Orbits
Planets -- Orbits
Artificial satellites -- Orbits
Space probes

Note:

Included in: History of Science and Technology Collection.
UNARRANGED COLLECTION: Consult University Archives regarding use.
COLLECTION STORED OFF SITE: Advance notice required for use.
Leland E. Cunningham, professor of astronomy emeritus at the University of California at Berkeley, died May 31, 1989 at the age of 85. He was an authority on orbit theory and on precise measurements of the orbits of comets, planets, satellites and space probes. Professor Cunningham joined the faculty of Berkeley's astronomy department in 1946.
Preliminary list of contents available.

Type:

Faculty papers.

Physical Description:

44 cartons (55 linear ft.).

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS 90/28 czLOCAL

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

UNARRANGED COLLECTION: Consult University Archives regarding use.
COLLECTION STORED OFF SITE: Advance notice required for use.