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Astro-Meteorological Association
Date 1884-1889
Dimensions5 cm of textual records
Object NumberP304
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of David Ross McCord
Administrative History

Founded in 1884, was an amateur scientific society devoted to the study of astronomy and meteorology. The meetings of the association were held at the Fraser Institute. In 1889 the president was Walter H. Smith, a local journalist.

(Source: Guide to Archival Resources at McGill University: Private Papers at McGill University. McGill University Archives. 1985. Vol. 2, p. 110.)


Scope and Content

The fonds supplies partial information on the Astro-Meteorological Association. The fonds contains two ledgers which give lists of members, dues and other accounts.

(Source: Guide to Archival Resources at McGill University: Private Papers at McGill University. McGill University Archives. 1985. Vol. 2, p. 110.)


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