USNM CURATORS ANNUAL REPORTS -- Physical Apparatus, 1896-1897

About the Project

In August of 1896, scientists traveled to Europe and Japan to view and document a rare total solar eclipse--and the photographs they took then became part of the Smithsonian's collection. Learn more about this accession and the work of the Smithsonian's Physical Apparatus department at a moment of transition to a new curator, in this 1896-97 annual report. Join other digital volunteers in transcribing this unique document!

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