Hiltner, W. A. (William Albert), 1914-
William A. Hiltner papers, 1942-1991.
Papers cover his active role in the Dept. of Astronomy at the University of Michigan. Biographical material, correspondence, topical files, teaching materials, research files, and photographs relating to professional interests, including his interest in photoelectric photometry leading to the discovery of interstellar polarization; also files relating to various observatories. Much relates to the interuniveristy research endeavors with which he was associated, especially AURA and its 2.4 meter telescope at McGraw Hill Observatory at Kitt Peak.
William Albert Hiltner (1914-1991). Astronomer, professor of astronomy at the University of Chicago, later at the University of Michigan.
Hiltner, William Albert, 1914-1991.
Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory.
Kitt Peak National Observatory
University of Chicago.
University of Michigan. Astronomy Dept.
Astronomical observatories.
Astronomy.
Telescopes.
Photographic prints. aat
University of Michigan -- Faculty.
AIP-ICOS
University of Michigan. Bentley Historical Library. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2113, USA