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Ewen Whitaker Papers

1805 to 2017
Bulk 1955-2000
MS 662
Collection Guide
Ewen Whitaker with moon globe and photographs

Papers of astronomer Ewen Whitaker (1922-2016), expert on the geography of the moon (selenography). Contains correspondence, project files, extensive photographs and maps, and other materials related to NASA lunar missions (Ranger, Apollo, Surveyor, Lunar Orbiter), selenographic studies, lunar nomenclature and his professional career at the University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory working with founder Gerard P. Kuiper.

Subject Area:
History of Science
University of Arizona
Collection Area:
History of Science
Pioneers of Planetary Science

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