Raymond S. Dugan Papers, 1921-1940

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Collection Overview

Creator:

Dugan, Raymond Smith (1878-1940)

Title:

Raymond S. Dugan Papers

Repository:

Manuscripts Division

Permanent URL:

http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/xd07gs716

Dates:

1921-1940

Size:

6 boxes and 2.5 linear feet

Storage Note:

ReCAP (scarcpxm): Box 1-6

Language:

English

Abstract: Raymond Smith Dugan (1878-1940) was an American astronomer and educator. His collection consists of articles, correspondence, lecture notes, material for his astronomy classes at Princeton. The collection also contains reports by Dugan to members of Commission 27 (Commission des Etoiles Variables) of the International Astronomical Union.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of Dugan's articles, correspondence, lecture notes, material for his astronomy classes at Princeton, and printed matter. The collection contains typescripts of articles, course outlines and final examinations, and copies of biographies of astronomers written for reference books, such as the Dictionary of American Biography. There is correspondence with publishers, academic colleagues, scholarly journals, astronomical societies, and directors of observatories, including ones at Harvard (Harlow Shapley) and the University of Arizona, as well as some personal correspondence. The collection also contains reports by Dugan to members of Commission 27 (Commission des Etoiles Variables) of the International Astronomical Union.

Arrangement

This is an unprocessed collection and remains in its original arrangement.

Collection Creator Biography:

Dugan

Raymond Smith Dugan (1878-1940) was an American astronomer and educator. Dugan taught astronomy classes at Princeton.

Collection History

Acquisition:

The contents of this collection came with the Henry Norris Russell Papers.

Appraisal

No appraisal information is available.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Michael Heist in August 2007. Finding aid written by Michael Heist in August 2007.

This is an unprocessed collection. The contents list provided is a preliminary inventory.

The collection inventory was created by Michael Heist in August 2007.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

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Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

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