Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1910 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 antiquarian book
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Repository
Archival history
The documents were transferred from Kodaikanal Solar Observatory to IIA Archives
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The documents were acquired from Madras and Kodaikanal Observatory
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This fond includes an introduction exploring the Sun's significance in relation to life and activities on Earth. Additionally, it comprises five chapters covering topics such as the distance and dimensions of the Sun, methods and apparatus for studying the Sun's surface, the spectroscope and solar spectrum, and an examination of sunspots. The book is part of International Scientific Series, Vol. XXXIX
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
The documents were transferred to the IIA archives and have been preserved
Accruals
Further accruals are expected
System of arrangement
Arranged chronologically according to the year of events
Conditions of access and use area
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
The book is written in English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Some prints have their fonts obscured due to time and the unstable chemical conditions
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
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
These books were found in the IIA library. The Accession No is 695
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Subject access points
Name access points
- Young, C. A. (Subject)
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Rules and/or conventions used
Archival description is based on ISAD(G), second edition.
Status
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
English
Script(s)
Latin
Sources
Archivist's note
Processed by IIA Archives