Research Catalog
Henry and Mary Anna Palmer Draper papers
- Title
- Henry and Mary Anna Palmer Draper papers, 1859-1914, bulk (1869-1914).
- Author
- Draper, Henry, 1837-1882.
- Supplementary Content
- Finding Aid
Details
- Additional Authors
- Draper, Mary Anna Palmer.
- Draper, John William, 1811-1882.
- Barker, George F. (George Frederick), 1835-1910.
- Bierstadt, Edward Hale, 1891-
- Bigelow, John, 1817-1911.
- Billings, John S. (John Shaw), 1838-1913.
- Gibbs, Wolcott, 1822-1908.
- Gould, Benjamin Apthorp, 1824-1896.
- Holden, Edward S. (Edward Singleton), 1846-1914.
- Newcomb, Simon, 1835-1909.
- Rood, Ogden N. (Ogden Nicholas), 1831-1902.
- Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891.
- Description
- 1.5 linear feet (8 boxes, 2 folders).
- Summary
- Collection consists of Draper's correspondence, 1869-1882, with astronomers and others relating to astronomy, astronomical photography, spectroscopy, scientific work being carried out by Draper and his colleagues; and correspondence between Draper and his father, Dr. John William Draper.
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- Photographic prints.
- Scrapbooks.
- Sketches.
- Access (note)
- Restricted access;
- Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals when available.
- Additional Formats (note)
- available on microfilm;
- Source (note)
- Draper, Mary Anna Palmer
- Biography (note)
- Henry Draper (1837-1882), an American astronomer, was a pioneer in astronomical photography.
- Language (note)
- in German, French and Italian.
- Processing Action (note)
- Surveyed
- Cataloging updated
- Call Number
- MssCol 838
- OCLC
- NYPW89-A428
- Author
- Draper, Henry, 1837-1882.
- Title
- Henry and Mary Anna Palmer Draper papers, 1859-1914, bulk (1869-1914).
- Restricted Access
- Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Access
- Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals when available.
- Additional Formats
- Correspondence, 1859-1882 available on microfilm; New York Public Library; *ZL-374
- Biography
- Henry Draper (1837-1882), an American astronomer, was a pioneer in astronomical photography.
- Language
- Some letters in German, French and Italian.
- Finding Aids
- Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
- Connect to:
- Occupation
- Astronomers.
- Added Author
- Draper, Mary Anna Palmer.Draper, John William, 1811-1882.Barker, George F. (George Frederick), 1835-1910.Bierstadt, Edward Hale, 1891-Bigelow, John, 1817-1911.Billings, John S. (John Shaw), 1838-1913.Gibbs, Wolcott, 1822-1908.Gould, Benjamin Apthorp, 1824-1896.Holden, Edward S. (Edward Singleton), 1846-1914.Newcomb, Simon, 1835-1909.Rood, Ogden N. (Ogden Nicholas), 1831-1902.Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891.
- LCCN
- ms 68001698
- Research Call Number
- MssCol 838