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Holdings
↑ Up one level1901-1950
Identity area
Reference code
GB 891 RAS COLL3-RAS COLL3/6
Publication status
Published
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
1 archival folder
Date(s)
- 2004 (Creation)
- 1901 - 1950 (Creation)
Context area
Name of creator
(1885-1955)
Biographical history
Herbert Chatley was a civil engineer. In 1907 he wrote the book, _The Problems of Flight_. After marrying in 1907 he went to China as Professor of Civil Engineering at Tangshan. In 1915 he moved to Shanghai and held engineering appointments there until his retirement in 1937. On the outbreak of the Second World War he was employed by the military and involved in the preparation of Mulberry Harbour. In China he became interested in astronomy and became an authority on Chinese astronomy publishing several articles.
Repository
Royal Asiatic Society Archives
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Lists and Correspondence concerning acquisitions in this time period.
Conditions of access and use area
Language of material
- English
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