Carl Gamble papers
Abstract
Carl Gamble was an amateur astronomer from Moline, Illinois. Gamble built his own mini-observatory near his home. Upon his death, he willed his telescope and other observatory equipment to Augustana College, which named the Carl Gamble Observatory in the John Deere Planetarium in his honor. He also worked for Deere & Co. for many years. In 1951, Gamble was presented an honorary doctorate of humanities from Augustana College. His collection includes the observatory visitors’ book, a photograph, a certificate, a speech, and several articles.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1941-1969
Creator
- Gamble, Carl (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
0.6 Cubic Feet (/ 2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
- Status
- In Progress
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Augustana College Special Collections Repository
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Thomas Tredway Library
Rock Island Illinois 61201 United States
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