LOC/Q/Q1. Astronomy
Record Group Term
Identifier: LOC/Q/Q1
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Philip Brogan papers
Collection
Identifier: Coll 454
Abstract
Phil Brogan was an Oregon journalist who spent his career reporting for the Bend Bulletin. His stories covered a range of topics, focusing on the geology, history, and geography of Bend and Central Oregon. The Brogan collection consist of documents, photos and correspondence concerning stories he wrote and researched. Additionally, the collection of Brogan’s papers contains documents from the Oregon Historical Society and Geographic Names Board as well as documentation from the Deschutes...
Dates:
1902-1991; Majority of material found within 1929-1980
Pine Mountain Observatory records
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 35025041979200]
Identifier: UA 093
Abstract
The Pine Mountain observatory operates under the University of Oregon's Department of Physics and under a special use permit from the Deschutes National Forest. The collection consists of construction and dedication records, committee and staff minutes, correspondence and reports, office files, guest registries, and a 2-volume history from 1963-1997.
Dates:
1963-1997
James Hugh Pruett papers
Collection
Identifier: Ax 091
Abstract
J. Hugh Pruett (1865-1955) was an educator and an amateur astronomer who passionately tracked Northwest meteors, built and operated the Evergreen Observatory in his home in Eugene, taught astronomy classes through the University of Oregon Extension for thirty years, served as Pacific Coast director for the American Meteor Society, and wrote articles for astronomy journals. The collection contains correspondence, articles and manuscripts of articles, an Evergreen Observatory visitor...
Dates:
1887-1954