Scope and Content Note
The papers of Kaj Aage Strand (1907-2000), which span the years 1875 to 1999 with the bulk of material dating 1947-1977, represent Strand's important work in double star photography, astrometry, and astrometric instrumentation design. They offer insight into the collaboration and competition between colleagues on an international level in this field. The papers also document the contribution of one of many Danish immigrants to scientific research in service to the United States military during World War II. The papers are organized largely as received into seven series: Publications ; Speech, Lecture and Manuscript File ; Correspondence ; Subject File ; Miscellany ; Photographs and Slides ; and Books, Notebooks and Journals . The collection material is in English and Danish.
Prominent correspondents include: Arthur Beer, Bart Jan Bok, Dirk Brouwer, William A. Fowler, Walter Fricke, Henry Giclas, Ejnar Hertzsprung, Arthur Allen Hoag, Leo Houziaux, Carlos Jaschek, Gerard Kuiper, Jan H. Oort, Bengt Strömgren, Otto Struve, Arthur Upgren, and Peter Van de Kamp.