Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Office of the Deputy Director.
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Office of the Deputy Director records, circa 1963-1983.
These records were created primarily by John G. Gregory as Assistant Director, 1973-1982, and Deputy Director, 1982-1983. A small amount of material was created by his predecessors, Carlton W. Tillinghast, 1961-1969, and Robert V. Bartnik, 1970-1973. The records include correspondence, memoranda, reports, budgets, and publications documenting SAO research projects, especially the Multiple-Mirror Telescope, the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory (before 1981, the Mount Hopkins Observatory), and the Infrared Telescope Program; activities of SAO scientific divisions; the Satellite Tracking Program and itsphase-out in 1983; SAO involvement in the Boyden Observatory in South Africa, 1964-1977; the establishment of the Center for Astrophysics in 1973; SAO relations with Smithsonian bureaus and offices; SAO relations with the Harvard College Observatory; and general administrative matters such as personnel, budgeting, facilities, information management, planning, program reviews, and audits.
As a result of a 1973 administrative reorganization of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), the position of Assistant Director (Administration) was abolished. At that time, a new position with the title of Assistant Director was created to handle procurement and fiscal control; facilities management; information systems; budget planning; personnel management; and other administrative matters. John G. Gregory was appointed Assistant Director in 1973. In 1982, the title was changed to Deputy Director and Gregory remained in the position. For an administrative history of the office of the Assistant Director (Administration) see record unit 256.
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Office of the Deputy Director.
Astrophysical observatories.
Bartnik, Robert V.
Gregory, John G.
Tillinghast, Carlton W.
Boyden Observatory (South Africa)
Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory
Harvard College Observatory.
Mt. Hopkins Observatory
Multiple Mirror Telescope Observatory
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Infrared Telescope Program.
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Satellite Tracking Program.
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Boyden Observatory.
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