Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1786-1986 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
6 photos and 1 observation note
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Repository
Archival history
The photos in this fond are collected from Directors office and are preserved in IIA library
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The documents were acquired from the Director's office of the main campus Bangalore
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The album contains archival documents related to the building, instruments and observations at the Madras Observatory. It mainly includes an old photo of the Madras Observatory, a photocopy of the first observation taken in 1786 from the observatory, two pictures of Kater's pendulum hung in front of the Haswell clock in the observatory, a sketch of the Madras Observatory building from 1848 Taylor's catalogue and painting of Madras coast by Daniel.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
The corners of the photographs are inserted into the cuttings made of thick paper and attached. Photographs must be preserved in laminated sheets to avoid the fading due to direct contact and moisture
Accruals
Further accruals are expected
System of arrangement
The photos in the fond are 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
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
The photographs are in good condition
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
The original of the first observation taken from Madras Observatory in 1786 is preserved in India, Office, UK
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
The fond is arranged in album number P44
Alternative identifier(s)
Access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Goldingham, John (Subject)
- Daniel (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