Smith, Harlan J.
Harlan Smith papers, 1953-1991.
The collection documents his career as the Director of McDonald Observatory for twenty-eight years. Files include plans for the 300" telescope, instrumentation, fund-raising, administrative files, and the history of McDonald Obseravory. Collection also includes photographs, newspaper clippings, minutes, and reports.
American astronomer. Ph.D. astronomy, Harvard University (1955). Professional experience includes: instructor in astronomy, assistant professor, associate professor, Yale University (1953-1963); professor, chairman of the department of astronomy, director of McDonald Observatory, University of Texas at Austin (1963-1991).
Smith, Harlan J.
McDonald Observatory
McDonald Observatory -- History.
McDonald Observatory -- Administration.
Astronomy -- Research.
Telescopes.
Instrumentation.
Fund raising.
Photographs. aat
AIP-ICOS
University of Texas at Austin. Center for American History. University Archives. Austin, TX 78713, USA