Satellite Tracking Program: Administrative Files, 1959-1967

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Summary

Consists of records documenting the administration of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory's (SAO) Satellite Tracking Program (STP). The records deal with public relations, fiscal matters, STP personnel, procurement, and special projects. Of special interest are files concerning the United States Air Force support of STP and the STP's geodetic camera project. These records were maintained by Assistant Director Carlton W. Tillinghast (1961-1969), and when his position was known as the Assistant Director (Management). There are smaller amounts of records created by his predecessor Kenneth H. Drummond (1959-1961), and the Executive Officer, Vaughan Harmon. Materials include publications, reports, meeting minutes, financial statements, inventory lists, audits, policies, and procedures.

Subject

  • Tillinghast, Carlton W
  • Harmon, Vaughan
  • Drummond, Kenneth H
  • Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Satellite Tracking Program
  • Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Assistant Director (Management)
  • United States Air Force

Category

Series Level Description

Notes

  • To view records that comprise this series, see the detailed list of accessions and/or record units below.
  • For a history of the creating unit, refer to "Forms part of" above.

Organization

Numeric and by subject system established by SAO

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

  • 1959
  • 1959-1967

Topic

  • Observatories
  • Astrophysics
  • Research institutes
  • Astronomy

Form/Genre

Manuscripts

Local number

SIA RS00633

Physical description

1.5 cu. ft. processed holdings

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