Airy, George Biddell, Sir, 1801 - 1892 (Knight, astronomer)
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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Fonds
Family Papers of George Biddell Airy
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10452
Content Description
A set of papers relating to George B. Airy and his family, particularly Wilfred Airy. Includes correspondence, obituaries of George Airy, items relating to the erection of an obelisk at Playford, miscellaneous historical papers, and a substantial set of family photographs.
Dates:
c.1812-1925; 1671
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Item
Note from George B. Airy to Mr Simmons concerning the Transit Circle, 9 May 1870
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10450/3/4
Content Description
From the Fonds:
A set of Airy Family papers passed down through the family by Hilda Routh (née Airy), daughter of Astronomer Royal, George Biddell Airy.It includes a set of letters sent to Hida Routh on her honeymoon (from George, her mother Richarda, and sister Christabel Airy), newspaper cuttings primarily relating to George B. Airy, and miscellanea. It also includes three framed items: a photograph of George B. Airy on his 90th birthday and two lithographic prints showing Airy and the Airy...
Dates:
9 May 1870
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