Seismic surveys, 1927 - 1975
Dates
- Creation: 1927 - 1975
Scope and Contents
Contract seismic survey field work performed by Weston Observatory staff, mostly in Massachusetts. Contains seismic field notes for each site and narrative reports for many. Also includes some correspondence and engineering plans, though the majority of this type of material are filed in the central files under the organization for whom the work was done.
Creator
- From the Collection: Weston Observatory (Organization)
- From the Collection: Linehan, Daniel, 1904-1987 (Person)
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research.
Film reels and audio tape reels are not available for playback due to format impermanence and cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest; when it becomes possible we will schedule reformatting.
Negatives, in box 60, are not an access medium and are not available for use; print photographs are available for access.
Extent
10.5 Linear Feet (7 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Two files that pertain to seismic work generally precede the site surveys, which are alphabetical by town or region. Massachusetts sites are filed first, followed by other states in alphabetical order.
Processing Information
Site study files include a number, which corresponds to a seismogram, however the seismograms were generally not included with the records and likely are still held at the Observatory.
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
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