Dear Member,
October is a special month, since it marks the anniversary of Mount Washington Observatory’s founding for the cause of science.
With the generous support of many individuals and organizations, our founders began their residence on the summit on October 14, 1932. Since that day, the Observatory’s work as an atmospheric science institution has also included the development of a museum and historical collection.
This collection includes material from the 19th century Signal Service station on Mount Washington, archival documents from the early years of the Observatory, and much general material relating to Mount Washington and the White Mountains.
The Observatory is currently participating in a program of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) to determine steps for better care of these important materials. The program involves self-assessment of our stewardship efforts, plus advice from AAM experts, with a focus on identifying how we can better care for our collections and preserve them for current and future researchers.
This work builds on the foundation thoughtfully created by our predecessors 91 years ago, as we follow their example of scientific dedication while preserving the record of their remarkable endeavors.
We look forward to sharing updates with you as we work to make our collections more accessible to the public. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding this project and your unique connection with Mount Washington.
Sincerely,
