Buildings Files, 1957-1966
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Consists of records documenting Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory's (SAO) buildings and facilities. Also included are records regarding space leased by SAO, particularly from Harvard University. Records concerning office furniture, equipment, parking, safety programs, public transportation to SAO, and utilities are also included. These records were primarily 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 floor plans, specifications, leases, contracts, correspondence, memoranda, and blueprints.
Subject
- Tillinghast, Carlton W
- Harmon, Vaughan
- Drummond, Kenneth H
- Harvard University
- Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Assistant Director (Management)
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
Alphabetic
Repository Loc.
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
Date
- 1957
- 1957-1966
Topic
- Observatories
- Astrophysics
- Research institutes
- Astronomy
Form/Genre
- Manuscripts
- Floor plans
- Architectural drawings
Local number
SIA RS00635
Physical description
1.5 cu. ft. processed holdings