George William Hill papers, 1900

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0591
Bib ID:
4078897 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Hill, George William, 1838-1914
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
2 boxes (2 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Manuscripts of articles and essays, published and unpublished by Hill. The manuscripts relate to topics in celestial mechanics and astronomy. Also, a manuscript of his Canadian trip: Account of a trip from Lake Superior to James Bay, 1880.

Arrangement

Arranged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); George William Hill papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Hill, George William. Method of acquisition--Gift; Accession number--M-59.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 07/--/89.

Revision Description

2020-12-1 EAD document created by CCR.

Biographical / Historical

American astronomer, lecturer at Columbia University, 1898-1901.

Subject Headings

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Place
James Bay (Nunavut) -- Description and travel CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Ontario -- Description and travel CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Astronomers CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Astronomy -- Research CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Astronomy -- Study and teaching CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Celestial mechanics CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID