Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1923 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
20 photographic slides
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Sidney Harris, a.k.a. S. Harris, is an American cartoonist who draws cartoons about science, mathematics, and technology. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 8, 1933, and has been drawing science-related cartoons since 1955. His cartoons have appeared in the scientific journals, science fiction magazines and textbooks. He was elected as the 19th honorary member of Sigma Xi, a scientific honor society, in 1997. Harris obtained his degree from Brooklyn College and then attended the Art Students League in New York. He began his career as a science cartoonist in 1955. Over 600 of Harris' drawings have been published by American Scientist since the 1970s. Harris also has had more than 20 cartoon collections published.
Repository
Archival history
The photographic slides were transferred from Kodaikanal Solar Observatory to IIA Archives
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The photographic slides were acquired from Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
Content and structure area
Scope and content
These photographic slides contain Sidney Harris astronomical cartoons.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
The photographic slides were transferred to the IIA archive have been preserved
Accruals
Further accruals are expected
System of arrangement
The photographic slides are arranged alphabetically
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
All the photographic slides in this item are mentioned in English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
All photographic slides are in good condition and clearly visible
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
The originals were located in the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
Existence and location of copies
The original files are transferred to Bangalore campus, then processed and archived
Related units of description
Notes area
Alternative identifier(s)
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Harris, Sidney (Subject)
Genre access points
Description control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
Archival description is based on ISAD(G), second edition.
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
English
Script(s)
Latin
Sources
Archivist's note
Processed by IIA Archives