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Martin Schwarzschild Papers, 1939-1994: Finding Aid
C0373
Princeton University Library's Manuscripts Division
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Published in 2009.
©2008 Princeton University Library
Summary Information
- Creator:
- Schwarzschild, Martin.
- Title and dates:
- Martin Schwarzschild Papers, 1939-1994.
- Abstract:
- Consists of selected correspondence and scientific papers of Martin Schwarzchild, a German-American astronomer and Princeton professor who pioneered the use of balloon-mounted instruments to study stellar structure and evolution.
- Size:
- 14.5 linear feet (29 archival boxes, 1 record center carton)
- Call number:
- C0373
- Location:
- Princeton University Library. Department of Rare Books and Special Collections.
Manuscripts Division.
Princeton, New Jersey 08540 USA - Language(s) of material:
- English.
- Storage note:
- This collection is stored offsite at the ReCAP facility.
Biography of Martin Schwarzschild
Martin Schwarzschild was a German-American astronomer and Princeton University professor. Pioneering the use of stratoscopic balloon-mounted instruments, his work led to greater understanding in the fields of stellar structure and stellar evolution.
Description
The collection consists of correspondence and scientific papers of Schwarzschild which reflect his pioneering work in the use of giant balloons to hoist telescopes into the stratosphere for clearer pictures of the sun and other stars and planets. The bulk of the scientific papers is comprised of technical and engineering reports, business material, and catalogues of Stratoscope II, the second balloon system developed by Schwarzschild and his colleagues at Princeton in 1963. Also included is some material on Stratoscopes I and III and additions of academic and personal correspondence. A later addition includes a glass plate negative of the great nebula in the constellation of Andromeda and a small reel of Kodakchrome movie film on the launch of the Stratoscope II balloon.
Arrangement
Correspondence, arranged A-Z, is followed by assorted scientific and technical material on the Stratoscope balloon systems. Additional papers consist of academic correspondence, A-Z, 1950s-1992, and files from the Office of the Provost.
Access and Use
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Remote Storage
Please consult with Rare Books and Special Collections about having the collection recalled to Firestone Library for your use. This process normally requires 48-72 hours notice.
Restrictions on Use and Copyright
Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish material from the collection must be requested from the Associate University Librarian for Rare Books and Special Collections. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.
Processing and Other Information
Descriptive Rules Used
Finding aid content adheres to that prescribed by Describing Archives: A Content Standard.
Encoding
Machine-readable finding aid encoded in EAD 2002 created from MARC record via MarcEdit and XSL stylesheets in 2008.
Finding aid written in English.
Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Martin Schwarzschild Papers, Box and Folder Number; Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Subject Headings
These materials have been indexed in the Princeton University Library online catalog using the following terms. Those seeking related materials should search under these terms.
- Princeton University -- Faculty -- 20th century -- Correspondence
- Aeronautics in astronomy.
- Astronomical research -- New Jersey -- Princeton -- 20th century.
- Astronomy -- United States -- 20th century.
- Balloons in astronomy.
- Planets -- Observations -- 20th century.
- Stars -- Observations -- 20th century.
- Stratoscope I (balloon system)
- Stratoscope II (balloon system)
- Stratoscope III (balloon system)
- Sun -- Observations -- 20th century.
- Telescopes.
- Corespondence -- 20th century.
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