| Title |
Papers on observatories and standard times |
| Reference |
RGO 16/316 (former reference: NAO Boxes 313-316 (74)) |
| Covering Dates |
1926–1973 |
| Extent and Medium |
4 boxes |
|
| RGO Archives/RGO 16/316 contains: |
|
1
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Papers on standard times. Correspondence and other papers regarding standard times. There is also an envelope containing editions of 'Hansard' relating to debates on British Summer Time. 17 folders + 1 envelope. |
1926–1973 |
|
2
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Papers on observatories. Miscellaneous correspondence and other papers regarding various observatories. 5 folders. |
1926–1973 |
|
3
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Papers on calendars. Correspondence and other papers regarding calendars. 6 folders. |
1928–1973 |
|
4
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Papers on U.K. summertime. Correspondence and other papers regarding summertime in the United Kingdom. 3 folders. |
1945–1973 |
|
5
|
Papers on the Army Map Service. Correspondence and other papers regarding observatory positions for the Army Map Service. 1 folder. |
1951–1952 |
|
6
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Papers on lighting-up and blackout times. Correspondence and other papers, including printed material, regarding lighting-up and blackout times, 2 folders. There is also a supplementary folder containing correspondence and related papers concerning a criminal case with which the Royal Observatory assisted. 3 folders. |
1931–1973 |
|
7
|
Newscuttings on holidays and summertime. 1 envelope. |
1958–1959 |