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Mary Hoxie Jones recollection of Halley's Comet

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-291

Scope and Contents

This collection contains a note written by Mary Hoxie Jones in 1985 where she reflects on her experience seeing Halley's comet as a six year old. This note was written around a year before the next passing of Halley's Comet in 1986.

Dates

  • Creation: 1985

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Law Applies (U.S. Title 17)

Biographical Note

Mary Hoxie Jones, daughter of Ruthus Matthew Jones (1863-1948) and Elizabeth Bartram "Lily" Cadbury (1871-1952), was born on July 27, 1904 in Haverford, PA. She passed away on December 26, 2003 in Kennett Square, PA.

Extent

0.1 linear ft. (1 Folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains a note written by Mary Hoxie Jones in 1985 where she reflects on her experience seeing Halley's comet as a six year old. This note was written around a year before the next passing of Halley's Comet in 1986.

Arrangement

Single Item.

Acquisition

Unknown Acquisition.

Processing Information

Processed by Erick Iraheta, completed February 2023

Title
Mary Hoxie Jones recollection of Halley's Comet
Author
Erick Iraheta
Date
February, 2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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