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Wright, Frances Woodworth
Frances Woodworth Wright papers, 1895-1992.
Accession contains published and manuscript writings by Wright (two books on celestial navigation, two publications on particularized navigation, an oral history from 1986-1987, and unpublished autobiographical reminiscences, including mostly unintelligible notes from her time in the Cambridge Homes), 1973-1992; holiday letter from Wright, 1988; a note on Frances Woodworth Wrights family by George Field, May 1989; bibliography, 1989; letter from Gerald Lubenow, 1989; copies of her obituary, 1989; memorial service program with related records and correspondence, 1989; two address books containing the addresses of World War II soldiers who had taken her course (with nine photographs pasted into the volumes), ca. 1941-1945; and family material (two photographs of Wright, 1915 and undated, three unidentified photographs (perhaps of family members), and marriage certificate for her parents, 1895).
American astronomer. Ph.D. astronomy, Radcliffe College (1958). Professional experience: assistant, lecturer, associate at Harvard College Observatory, Harvard University (1937-1971); astronomer, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (1961-1971).
Wright, Frances Woodworth
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Harvard University. Archives. Pusey Library. Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
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