Norman Lockyer Observatory (Sidmouth, England)
Norman Lockyer Observatory (University of Exeter) papers, 1944-1966.
This small collection contains items relating to the finances of the Observatory in its capacity as the Norman Lockyer Observatory Corporation of the University of Exeter. These items are arranged into the following groups: general ledgers 1944-1949 and 1949-1967; bank statements 1947-1952 and 1952-1966.
The Norman Lockyer Observatory was begun by Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer (1836-1920), astronomer, as The Hill Observatory in 1912. The Observatory was officially established as a charitable trust in 1916, and was renamed in Lockyer's honour in the year after his death by his family, who continued to play an important role in the running of the observatory.
Norman Lockyer Observatory (Sidmouth, England) -- History.
Astronomy -- Administration.
AIP-ICOS
University of Exeter. Library. Exeter EX4 4PT, England UK.