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Astronomy notebook

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 372

Scope and Contents

The astronomy notebook, circa 1880s, contains definitions of astronomical and other scientific terminology, mathematical equations, longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates, drawings, figures, triangulations, word problems, and other notes, presumably produced in an astronomy class at Augustana College, perhaps conducted by astronomy professor Andrew Woods Williamson. About a dozen pages near the center of the book have been torn out.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1880s

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on the use of this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from Augustana College Special Collections and the copyright holder.

Historical Note

This notebook appears to have been kept by an astronomy student in the early decades of Augustana College. Nothing is known about its provenance.

Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet (/ 1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The astronomy notebook, circa 1880s, contains definitions of astronomical and other scientific terminology, mathematical equations, longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates, drawings, figures, triangulations, word problems, and other notes, presumably produced in an astronomy class at Augustana College. Nothing is known about its provenance.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Immediate source of acquisition unknown.

Processing Information

Processed by Samantha Crisp, June 2014.

Title
Astronomy notebook, circa 1880s.
Status
In Progress
Author
Atticus Garrison
Date
August 2015
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Augustana College Special Collections Repository

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