Yerkes Observatory Events
| Title | Yerkes Observatory Events |
| View | Dedication and Conference Program, October 18-22, 1897 47:37 (2008-003) |
| Series | VI: Yerkes Observatory |
| Description | Yerkes Observatory program (p. 4). Contains a schedule of events concerning the observatory's dedication, and the 1st conference of Astronomers and Astrophysicists. Held the week of October 18-22, 1897, the program was organized by George Ellery Hale, Yerkes director. The conference ended immediately before the dedication ceremony, which began at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, October 21. |
| Subject Terms | Hale, George Ellery, 1868-1938 | Yerkes Observatory | American Astronomical Society | Dedications (Ceremonies) | Conferences | Scientific societies |
| Photograph Date | Undated |
| Physical Format | Programs (Documents); 17.7 x 11.3 cm |
| Location | 373 West Geneva Street | Williams Bay, Wisconsin |
| Campus Grid | Y01 |
| Collection | Archival Photographic Files |
| Repository | University of Chicago Library, Special Collections Research Center |
| Image Identifier | apf6-04449-004 |
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