Collection ID: MC 46

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Crockett, C. W. (Charles Winthrop), 1862-1936
Abstract:
The collection includes a scrapbook, 1881-1888 which includes invitations, and clipppings of RPI events; A letter by John G. Kellar regarding Spherical and Practical Astronomy; 3 circular slide rules.
Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Charles Winthrop Crockett papers, MC 46. Institute Archives and Special Collections, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.

Background

Scope and Content:

The Charles Crockett papers (MC 46) contain a small array of materials regarding Crockett's student years at RPI and his career as a professor of Mathematics and Astronomy. The scrapbook, 1881-1888, includes invitations, clippings and programs of RPI events (an index follows the inventory). The Crockett volume slide rules, large circular slide rules, were printed by W. & L.S. Gurley Co. of Troy, N.Y. A single letter, 1930 regards field astronomy methods.

Arrangement:

Arranged by material type.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access

PREFERRED CITATION:

Charles Winthrop Crockett papers, MC 46. Institute Archives and Special Collections, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.

LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
Folsom Library
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 Eighth St
Troy, NY 12180, United States
CONTACT:
518-276-8340