Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Draper, Mary Anna Palmer
2. Draper, John William, 1811-1882
3. Barker, George F. (George Frederick), 1835-1910
4. Bierstadt, Edward Hale, 1891-
5. Bigelow, John, 1817-1911
6. Billings, John S. (John Shaw), 1838-1913
7. Gibbs, Wolcott, 1822-1908
8. Gould, Benjamin Apthorp, 1824-1896
9. Holden, Edward S. (Edward Singleton), 1846-1914
10. Newcomb, Simon, 1835-1909
11. Rood, Ogden N. (Ogden Nicholas), 1831-1902
12. Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Description

1. 1.5 linear feet (8 boxes, 2 folders).

Summary

1. 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

1. Draper, Henry, 1837-1882.
2. Astronomical photography.
3. Astronomy.
4. Scientific apparatus and instruments.
5. Spectrum analysis.
6. Antiquities -- Collection and preservation.

Genre/Form

1. Photographic prints.
2. Scrapbooks.
3. Sketches.

Call number

1. MssCol 838

Language

1. English

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;
2. Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals when available.

Additional formats (note)

1. available on microfilm;

Source (note)

1. Draper, Mary Anna Palmer

Biography (note)

1. Henry Draper (1837-1882), an American astronomer, was a pioneer in astronomical photography.

Language (note)

1. in German, French and Italian.

Processing action (note)

1. Surveyed
2. Cataloging updated

Restricted access

1. Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Additional formats

1. Correspondence, 1859-1882 available on microfilm; New York Public Library; *ZL-374

Finding aids

1. Collection guide available in repository and on internet.

Connect to:

1. Finding Aid

Occupation

1. Astronomers.

LCCN

1. ms 68001698