Department of Astronomy records, 1880-1917

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Series III: Other Faculty Correspondence, 1908-1910

This small series is comprised of two folders: One containing the correspondence of Professor Charles Lane Poor, and the other the correspondence of Professor S.A Mitchell. Poor's letters document the establishment of a course in Nautical Science as he communicates extensively with naval officers, interested attendees and other colleagues. The correspondence of S.A Mitchell provides further insight into the general departmental activity of a founding faculty member.



Box 4 Folder 8 Charles Lane Poor, 1908-1909


Box 4 Folder 9 S.A. Mitchell, 1909-1910