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Title
Date(s)
- 24-03-1986 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 newspaper clipping
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Repository
Archival history
The collection was transferred from IIA library to IIA Archives
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The collection was acquired from IIA library
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This item was about the French father named Richaud spotted the first comet in India in 1689 . He also made an important discovery of the double star Alpha Centauri in the southern skies using a telescope, marking the first use of a telescope in India. Additionally, he was the first to observe Halley's Comet.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
This item transferred to the IIA archives have been preserved
Accruals
Further accruals are expected
System of arrangement
Arranged roughly by events
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Conditions governing access
Researchers must sign IIA Archival access agreement
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright is retained by IIA Archives
Language of material
English
Script of material
Latin
Language and script notes
All documents are in English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Document is in good condition
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
The originals were located in IIA Archives
Existence and location of copies
The original files are transferred to Bangalore campus, then processed and archived
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Name access points
- Louis, Christina (Subject)
- Father Richaud (Subject)
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Rules and/or conventions used
Archival description is based on ISAD(G), second edition.
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
English
Script(s)
Latin
Sources
Archivist's note
Processed by IIA Archives