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Astronomical and magnetic observations at the United States Naval Observatory, Washington DC


IDENTITY STATEMENT

Reference code(s): GB 0117 MS/264

Held at: Royal Society

Title: Astronomical and magnetic observations at the United States Naval Observatory, Washington DC

Date(s): 1840-1841

Level of description: sub-fonds

Extent: 1 volume

Name of creator(s): Gilliss | S M | fl 1840-1841 | Lieutenant

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CONTENT

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Astronomical and magnetic observations at the United States Naval Observatory, Washington DC by Lieutenant S M Gilliss.

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Language/scripts of material: English

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Open

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No publication without written permission. Apply to Archivist in the first instance.

Physical characteristics:

Paper, bound, size 13.75 x 8.25 inches.

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Detailed catalogue

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DESCRIPTION NOTES

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Archivist's note: Copied from the Royal Society catalogue by Sarah Drewery.

Rules or conventions: General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.

Date(s) of descriptions: Feb 2009.


INDEX ENTRIES
Subjects
Astronomy
Magnetism

Personal names

Corporate names
US Navy

Places
Washington DC | USA | North America