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:
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Charles Winthrop Crockett papers, MC 46. Institute Archives and Special Collections, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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Folsom LibraryRensselaer Polytechnic Institute110 Eighth StTroy, NY 12180, United States
- CONTACT:
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518-276-8340