Pruett, J. Hugh (James Hugh), 1886-1955
J. Hugh Pruett papers, 1928-1954.
This collection of J. Hugh Pruett's papers includes correspondence, articles and manuscripts of articles, an Evergreen Observatory visitor registration book, clippings, radio essays, speeches, astronomical observations, clippings of his father's newspaper writings and participation in the Baptist church, and photographs and negatives. Includes material documenting the Port Orford meteor activities of Evergreen Observatory, the development of astronomy at the University of Oregon.
J. Hugh Pruett (1865-1955) was an educator and an amateur astronomer who passionately tracked Northwest meteors. He operated the Evergreen Observatory in his home in Eugene, taught astronomy classes through the University of Oregon Extension for thirty years, served as Pacific Coast director for the American Meteor Society, and wrote articles for astronomy journals.
Pruett, J. Hugh (James Hugh), 1886-1955
Evergreen Observatory
University of Oregon.
Astronomy
Astronomy -- Observations
Port Orford meteorite
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University of Oregon. Library Eugene, OR 97403, USA