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Pine Mountain Observatory records , 1963-1997
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Donnelly, Russell J.; Pine Mountain Observatory
- Title
- Pine Mountain Observatory records
- Dates
- 1963-1997 (inclusive)19631997
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 record storage box
- Collection Number
- UA 093
- Summary
- The Pine Mountain observatory operates under the University of Oregon's Department of Physics and under a special use permit from the Deschutes National Forest. The collection consists of construction and dedication records, committee and staff minutes, correspondence and reports, office files, guest registries, and a 2-volume history from 1963-1997.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Permanent University Archive public records are available for research, and are subject to state, and in some cases federal freedom of information laws. In compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including, but not limited to, FERPA and HIPAA, specific records that are legally protected, sensitive, private, or confidential are exempt (not subject to disclosure) and closed to protect individual privacy. Access to paper records will be granted after a professional review of the records occurs based on regulations in state and federal laws. Contact Special Collections and University Archives well in advance in order to access these records.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Pine Mountain observatory operates under the University of Oregon's Department of Physics and under a special use permit from the Deschutes National Forest. The observatory's primary function is research and other astronomical observations, including basic and advanced scientific research. The Friends of Pine Mountain Observatory provide public service for the Observatory.
[Sources: Pine Mountain Observatory website: http://pmo.uoregon.edu/] [Friends of Pine Mountain Observatory website: http://pmo-sun.uoregon.edu/~pmo/index.html ]
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection includes construction and dedication records, committee and staff minutes, correspondence and reports, office files, guest registries, and a 2-volume history from 1963-1997.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Pine Mountain Observatory Records |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Astronomical observatories--Oregon
- Astronomy--Research--Oregon--History--20th century
- Astronomy--Study and teaching (Higher)--Oregon--Eugene
- Education, Higher--Oregon--Eugene
- Universities and colleges--Oregon--Eugene
Corporate Names
- Pine Mountain Observatory
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Donnelly, Russell J. (fmo)
