Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- 1977-1992 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1.0m of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Series consists of records documenting Fieldus’ research and other activities at the David Dunlap Observatory (DDO). Records are primarily related to his doctoral research focused on the line profile variations in the spectra of B stars. Records also document Fieldus’ publications, assessments and documentation of the DDO equipment, and workshops at which he presented or attended. Records include correspondence with colleagues and astronomers; observing time proposals; observation logs; research data, including graphs of spectra, observation sheets, and observing cards; research notes; poster materials; presentation slides; paper drafts; and documentation for DDO programs and equipment.
For a file list, see Series 2 in Appendix II.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Files are maintained in their original order, but no consistent arrangement can be identified.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
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Finding aids
Uploaded finding aid
Allied materials area
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Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Additional records documenting Fieldus’ research are located in Sous-fonds 1, Series 5: Research and Publications.