Fraser, Thomas E.
Thomas E. Fraser journal, 1880-1887.
This journal documents the construction of the Lick Observatory building on Mt. Hamilton. Also included is a memoir, "Rough record of circumstances on Mt. Hamilton during the construction of the Lick Observatory," 15 November 1880 (8 pages), as well as pay lists for workmen.
Thomas E. Fraser was the foreman at the Lick Homestead, home of James Lick (1796-1876) in San Jose. He later was in charge, with Trustee Captain Richard S. Floyd, of the construction of the Lick Observatory, then the most powerful telescope in the world.
Burnham, S. W. (Sherburne Wesley), 1838-1921.
Floyd, Richard S.
Lick, James, 1796-1876.
Plum, Charles M.
Lick Observatory
Astronomical instruments.
Astronomical observatories -- United States -- California.
Astronomy -- History.
Technology -- History.
Telescopes.
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University of California, Santa Cruz. Mary Lea Shane Archives of the Lick Observatory. University Library, Rm. 359, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA