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- 1951 - ? (Creation)
- 1820 - 1930s (Accumulation)
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0.2m (1 type 3 box)
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Biographical history
The Royal Astronomical Societ (RAS) was established on 10 March 1820 with the first meeting of the Council and the Society in London. The Society assumed its name on 7 March 1831 after a Royal Charter was signed by William IV. The original objectives of the Society was the promotion of astronomy and geophysics. The Society's three main functions of maintaining a Library, organizing scientific meetings, and publishing journals continues.
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Scope and content
The rolls of microfilm include copies of minute books of the Royal Astronomical Society in London (books 1–14) and a signature book, pages 1–114, the last signature being Francis Birch (1903–1992).
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Researchers must sign an access agreement
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Royal Astronomical Society, London
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Prepared by Maggie Shapley on 4 September 2007