Ingalls, Albert G. (Albert Graham)
Albert G. Ingalls papers, 1920-1956.
Primarily correspondence which focuses on problems of telescope construction, but includes other topics. Over the years, in his editorial role and through many personal contacts, Ingalls developed continuing friendships which were maintained through voluminous correspondence. In addition to letters, the collection also includes numerous copies of publications, reprints, clippings, etc., often related to the subject matter of the correspondence. There are also drafts and final versions for Ingalls' columns from the "Scientific American" and from other publications. There are also rough sketches of telescope components as well as blueprints and many photographs of equipment and individuals.
Ingalls (1888-1958). Astronomer. Served in World War I; later as an editor of "Scientific American," he conducted a regular column on amateur astronomy. Educated at Cornell University, Ingalls was a life-time enthusiast in astronomy and telescope-making. In his editorial capacity he corresponded with hundreds of amateur and professional astronomers and other scientists in the U.S. and many other countries.
Scientific American.
Astronomers -- Correspondence.
Astronomical instruments.
Astronomy.
Astronomy -- Publishing.
Editors -- Correspondence.
Science -- Periodicals -- Publishing.
Telescopes -- Design and construction.
Blueprints. aat
Drawings. aat aat
Photographs. aat
AIP-ICOS
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