Caird Library Collections

The RMG Archive and Library Manager has made us aware of an astronomy-related archiving project on the Maskelyne Papers that is currently underway. The scope of the collection can be seen via this link: http://collections.rmg.co.uk/archive/objects/534397.html

We have also been provided with a list of archive items catalogued within the last few years that relate to astronomy or the observatory that may be of interest to members. Please find these listed below:

Astronomy related newly catalogued items

REC/69/1-4
Astronomical works by Dr Hugh Percival Wilkins, FRAS, Astronomer, 1908-1957

REC/70
Notes and Calculations regarding a method of determining the declination of a star or planet. 1670

AGC/M/19
Letter from Josef de Mendoza y Rios regarding astronomical tables, dated 17 March 1799

REC/69/7/1-3
Astronomical works by H. P. Wilkins, FRAS, Astronomer: three notebooks by Dr. H.P. Wilkins.

HSR/Z/35
Records relating to Edmond Halley's visit to Saint Helena in 1677-1678.

AGC/A/5
Letter of reference from George Biddle Airy, 17 August 1852.

HSR/Z/38
Papers of Lieutenant Cyril Corbet relating to the transit of Venus expedition, 1874.

AGC/M/22
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to Mr. Nourse, Bookseller, July 19, 1770.

AGC/A/4/1-14
Letters from Sir George Biddell Airy 1834-08-25 - 1880-02-23

AGC/52
39 autograph letters from Captain William Noble

LBK/85
Volume of Nevil Maskelyne Letters

HSR/Z/44/2
Certificate: An address to Airy in German

HSR/Z/44/3
Certificate: From the Royal Observatory Greenwich to Airy on his 90th birthday, 27th July 1891

HSR/Z/44/4
Certificate: From the Society of Trinity Youths to Airy on his 90th Birthday, 27th July 1891, to commemorate the peal of bells from Greenwich

HSR/Z/44/5
Certificate to Airy

HSR/Z/44/6
Certificate. To Miss Cristabel Airy, March 1911

HSR/Z/44/1
List of honours, Cambridge 1823. Airy.