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Leander McCormick Observatory Papers

This collection consists of about 37 items, 1870-1928, all concerning the Leander McCormick Observatory at the University of Virginia, and includes correspondence, plans and blueprints for the observatory by Wilson Brothers & Co. of Philadelphia, an article from Nature on the Newall telescope, annotated by [Leander J. McCormick?], and inscribed by him to his grandson.

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Alexander H. H. Stuart, Rector of the University of Virginia, to Leander J. McCormick, 1881 July 7

Conveys a series of resolutions made by the University of Virginia Board of Visitors on June 29 and 30, 1881 concerning the Leander J. McCormick Observatory and expresses the thanks of the University and the people of Virginia for his generosity; copies of the minutes were made from the official records by James D. Jones, Secretary of the Board of Visitors.

  1. Series I. Correspondence of Leander J. McCormick with Charles Scott Venable, Chairman of the Faculty, and other representatives of the University of Virginia

Alvan Clark & Son to Leander J. McCormick, 1882 October 4

Apologizes for not answering his letter right away, citing busyness, especially with the upcoming observation of the transit of Venus. Clark has had two interviews with Ormond Stone about the building of the Observatory, which he feels should be ready about May 1. Years ago they sold the eight inch telescope on McCormick's direction but a new one can be ready for the Observatory in the spring.

  1. Series I. Correspondence of Leander J. McCormick with Charles Scott Venable, Chairman of the Faculty, and other representatives of the University of Virginia

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