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New Mexico State University

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Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Interview with Cecil Post, January 20, 2000, Tape 1, 2000 January 20, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUrgt0695
Abstract

Interview with Cecil Post on his relationship with astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh, discoverer of the planet Pluto, during the 1950s and 1960s. Post discusses coming to Las Cruces, New Mexico, his work at the White Sands Missile Range and New Mexico State University's Physical Science Laboratory and his involvement as an amateur astronomer in the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers.

Dates: 2000 January 20; Digitization: 2006 May 16

Interview with Clyde W. Tombaugh, September 11, 1987, Side B, 1987 September 11, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUuat0200
Abstract

Interview with Clyde W. Tombaugh, astronomer and discoverer of the planet Pluto. Tombaugh discusses his early life, employment at the Lowell Observatory, his discovery of the planet Pluto, and employment at the White Sands Missile Range and New Mexico State University.

Dates: 1987 September 11; Digitization: 2006 May 16

Interview with Tom Bruce, November 13, 1999, Tape 1, 1999 November 13, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUrgt0698
Abstract

Interview with Tom Bruce on his relationship with astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh, discoverer of the planet Pluto. Bruce discusses working for Tombaugh while a student at New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (later New Mexico State University) during the late 1950s through the mid 1960s. Bruce talks about the astronomical observation projects undertaken by Tombaugh and his team at NMSU and the early development of the astronomy department.

Dates: 1999 November 13; Digitization: 2006 May 16

Interview with Walter H. Haas, May 9, 2000, Interview 1, 2000 May 9, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUrgt0681
Abstract

Interview with Walter H. Haas on his professional life as a mathematician, his work in amateur astronomer, his involvement with the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers, and his relationship with Clyde W. Tombaugh, discoverer of the planet Pluto.

Dates: 2000 May 9; Digitization: 2006 May 16

Interview with Walter H. Haas, May 16, 2000, Interview 2, Tape 1, 2000 May 16, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUrgt0683
Abstract

Interview with Walter H. Haas on his professional life as a mathematician, his work in amateur astronomer, his involvement with the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers, and his relationship with Clyde W. Tombaugh, discoverer of the planet Pluto.

Dates: 2000 May 16; Digitization: 2006 May 16

Interview with Walter H. Haas, May 19, 2000, Interview 3, Tape 1, Side B, 2000 May 19, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUrgt0684
Abstract

Interview with Walter H. Haas on his professional life as a mathematician, his work in amateur astronomer, his involvement with the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers, and his relationship with Clyde W. Tombaugh, discoverer of the planet Pluto.

Dates: 2000 May 19; Digitization: 2006 May 16

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