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Astronomy and Shakespeare, 1936

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 09
Identifier: MSS020:01.09

Scope and Contents

The material includes a document discussing the subject of Astronomy as it relates to Shakespeare's era. C. G. Abbot writes it, a Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, and talks about how the stars and constellations were viewed during Shakespeare's life and what people would have thought of them.

Dates

  • 1936

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright and any related rights protect materials in this collection. Researchers are free to use these materials for any purpose that is permitted by the copyright and any rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses, researchers need to obtain permission from the rights holder(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

For fair use/educational reproduction, please provide the following credit: From the Samuel Tannenbaum Shakespeariana collection, courtesy of Southern Oregon University Hannon Library.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.3 Linear Feet (8 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English