Sub-subseries: Research Files
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents
Organized under two headings, general research, and projects and grants. General research contains documents concerning astronomical research, primarily planetary research, conducted at NMSU; included is professional correspondence (primarily outgoing) of Bradford A. Smith and other observatory staff members. The general research files are arranged alphabetically by subject. Projects and grants contains primarily administrative files concerning projects proposed and carried out by NMSU astronomers. In addition the Cloudcroft Seeing Study and the Near Earth Satellite Search files include data collected during the studies. The majority of the projects were conducted by Tombaugh, however projects by Bradford A. Smith and William L. Reitmeyer are also found here. The projects and grants files are arranged alphabetically by project title.
Dates
- 1929-1996
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English.
Access and Use Restrictions
This material may be examined by researchers under supervised conditions in the Search Room.
Extent
From the Collection: 150 linear feet, approximate
Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico State University Library Archives and Special Collections Repository