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Astronomy notebook, circa 1880s

 File — Box: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.2 Cubic Feet (/ 1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Augustana College Special Collections Repository

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