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Telescopes -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

John Clyde Hostetter Collection on the 200" Disk

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0072
Scope and Contents

The collection consists largely of photographs documenting the creation of the 200" glass disk made by Corning Glass Works. It also includes biographical information and historic glass-related miscellaneous materials collected by John C. Hostetter. Materials are divided into two series:

(1) Photographs, 1934-1936

(2) Miscellaneous Materials, 1831-1962

Dates: Circa 1831-1962; Majority of material found within 1934-1936