Solar compass -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Burton H. Boyum History of Surveying Collection
Collection — Box 1-5
Identifier: MS-036
Abstract
Collection, 1980-1994, of Burton H. Boyum's history of surveying material. Boyum was a resident of Ishpeming, Michigan and dedicated much of his time to understanding the art of surveying, past and present, especially within the state of Michigan. Includes Boyum's manuscript for "Eighty Chains," correspondence with William Burt’s family members, surveyors’ notes (including William Burt’s), biographies of William Burt and information on his solar compass as well as books and magazines...
Dates:
1980-1994