Lewis Morris Rutherfurd photographs, 1864-1865

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

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Arranged chronologically.

Description

Summary

Four mounted black and white telescopic photographic prints depicting the moon in various phases.

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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CLOSED pending conservation and digitization. kws 01-18-2023

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Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies 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); Lewis Morris Rutherfurd Photographs, University Archives, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University in the City of New York.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Rutherfurd owned an observatory in New York City at 11th Street and 2nd Avenue where he experimented with astronomical photography and spectroscopy. Rutherfurd was a trustee of Columbia University for twenty-six years (1858-1884). He was instrumental in the establishment of the School of Mines, and later, in the departments of Geodesy and Practical Astronomy in 1881.