Found 5 collections related to Astronomy

Draper, Henry, 1837-1882
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 838
1.5 linear feet (8 boxes, 2 folders)
Henry Draper (1837-1882), an American astronomer, was a pioneer in astronomical photography. Collection consists of Draper's correspondence, 1869-1882, with astronomers and others relating to astronomy, astronomical photography, spectroscopy,... more
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 988
.3 linear feet (1 v.)
James Ferguson (1710-1776) was a Scottish philosopher, astronomer and engineer. Collection consists of scrapbook containing letters, ca. 1769-1775, by Ferguson, relating to his work and other scientific matters; drawings, pencil sketches, charts,... more
Norton, Frank H. (Frank Henry), 1836-1921
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2262
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
Commonplace books created by Frank H. Norton containing memoranda, clippings, and notes relating to natural law, astronomy, mythology, the occult, and related ttopics
Weitling, Wilhelm, 1808-1871
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 3271
1 linear foot (3 boxes)
Wilhelm Weitling (1808-1871) was a German-born tailor, inventor and editor. In Germany he worked as a journeyman tailor and was a prominent socialist agitator. After emigrating to the U.S. in 1848, he organized an Arbeiterbund or "Workingmen's... more
Thayer, Tiffany, 1902-1959
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2971
26 linear feet (30 boxes, 36 card trays)
Tiffany Ellsworth Thayer (1902-1959) was an American actor, reporter, motion picture scenarist, and author of thirteen novels. He founded the Fortean Society, an organization dedicated to continuing the work of Charles Fort (1874-1932), a... more