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George C. Shattuck Observatory.
George C. Shattuck Observatory records, 1827-2023 (bulk 1853-1966).
Collection consists of the records of the George C. Shattuck Observatory at Dartmouth College. Includes correspondence between Prof. Ira Young and the Trustees of Dartmouth College regarding the purchase of a telescope and other astronomical instruments and the construction of an observatory. Includes correspondence between Ira Young and his brother Prof. Ammi B. Young regarding the designs for the observatory and between Ira Young and Prof. Oliver P. Hubbard regarding Dr. George C. Shattuck's instructions for the observatory. Includes bills and receipts for early purchases for the observatory, guest book from the observatory, and material for classes in astronomy. Also includes wind direction and velocity, sunshine, rainfall, snowfall, temperature, and barometric pressure records, as well as astronomical observations; some records precede the construction of Shattuck Observatory.
Dartmouth College purchased a telescope in 1846 and installed it in Ira Young's garden in 1848. In 1852 Dr. George C. Shattuck of Boston became interested in improving the facilities of the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at Dartmouth College; he donated funds for an observatory, books, and equipment. The construction of the observatory began in 1853 under the direction of Oliver P. Hubbard and was completed in 1854. Young was placed in charge of selecting and purchasing equipment for the observatory.
Shattuck, George Cheyne, 1783-1854.
Dartmouth College. Dept. of Physics and Astronomy.
Dartmouth College. Observatory.
George C. Shattuck Observatory.
Astronomical instruments.
Astronomy -- Research.
Astronomy -- Observatories -- New Hampshire -- Hanover.
Meteorological instruments.
Meteorology. -- Research
Meteorology -- Observations -- New Hampshire -- Hanover.
Meteorology -- Observatories -- New Hampshire -- Hanover.
Telescopes.
Astronomy -- Study and teaching.
Meteorological records. ftamc
Blaisdell, Daniel, 1806-1875.
Hubbard, Oliver P. (Oliver Payson), 1809-1900.
Young, Ammi Burnham, 1798-1874.
Young, Ira, 1801-1858.
Dartmouth College. Trustees.
AIP-ICOS
Dartmouth College. Rauner Special Collections Library. Hanover, NH 03755, USA.
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