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Descriptive Summary

Title:
Helen Wright Collection on George Ellery Hale, 1887-1972

Collection number:
10175-MS

Creator:
Wright, Helen, 1914- ; Hale, George E., 1868-1938

Extent:
6 linear feet

Repository:
California Institute of Technology, Caltech Archives

Pasadena, California 91125

Abstract:
The working papers, correspondence, publications, photos and biographical materials of George E. Hale (1868-1938) form the collection known as the Helen Wright Collection on George Ellery Hale in the Archives of the California Institute of Technology. Not only was Hale the foremost solar astronomer of his day, but he was also exceedingly energetic in the organization and promotion of the enterprise of science, both at home and abroad. The materials in the collection reflect both aspects of his career, as well as his other interests and personal life.

Physical location:
California Institute of Technology, Institute Archives

Languages represented in the collection:

English
French
German

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