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Records of the Secretary/Treasurer, 1980-1994, (bulk 1985-1992)

by American Astronomical Society. Historical Astronomy Division.

2.25 linear feet (5 boxes).

Owning Repository:

American Institute of Physics. Niels Bohr Library & Archives. One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740, USA

http://www.aip.org/history/ead/20050144.html (Online finding aid)

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Biography/History:

The American Astronomical Society (AAS) was founded in 1899 as the Astronomical and Astrophysical Society of America. The name changed in 1914. Its purpose is the advancement of astronomy and closely related branches of science. The Society became an Associate Member of the American Institute of Physics in 1958 and has been a full Member Society since 1966. It is also affiliated with the International Astronomical Union. The Historical Astronomy Division of AAS was founded in 1980 to "advance interest in topics related to the historical nature of astronomy," which includes history of astronomy, archaeoastronomy, and the application of historical records to modern astrophysical problems.

Scope of Material:

The collection is primarily from the tenure of David H. DeVorkin as secretary/treasurer. Includes newsletters (1985-1992) and related correspondence, records of meetings (1982-1994), abstracts of papers presented at meetings, membership files and correspondence (1980-1992), and subject files and financial records (1985-1992). Of special interest are the extensive bibliographies of contemporary publications on the history of astronomy prepared by Ruth Freitag (of the Library of Congress) for the newsletters.

Source of Acquisition:

Received from David H. DeVorkin in 1994 and 1996.

Access Restrictions:

Permission of an officer of depositing organization required for access to records less than 50 years old.

Finding aid available in the AIP Niels Bohr Library and online.

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