Florence Armstrong Grondal papers, 1926

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Grondal, Florence Armstrong
Title
Florence Armstrong Grondal papers
Dates
1926 (inclusive)
Quantity
5" linear.
Collection Number
0044 (Accession No. 0044-001)
Summary
Manuscript, "Music of the Spheres : a Nature Lover's Astronomy", 1926; proofs, drawings
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Florence Grondal, wife of Bror L. Grondal, was an astronomer and photographer, and wrote a popular astronomy book, The Music of the Spheres: A Nature Lover's Astronomy , which was illustrated with her own photographs. In 1932, Florence Grondal attempted to catalog all the books that had been written by authors in the Pacific Northwest. She died in 1977.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Manuscript, "Music of the Spheres : a Nature Lover's Astronomy", 1926; proofs, drawings.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Preservation Note

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Grondal, Florence Armstrong (creator)