Dates of Creation
1872-1876

Physical Description
2cm of textual records on 1 reel of microfilm - F13165

Administrative History
Meteorology developed as a serious science during the mid-19th century. This interest in weather forecasting followed the invention of the thermometer and barometer and explanations of atmospheric conditions, all in the 17th century. Many nations established weather stations. By 1873,international co-ordination was established by setting standard observational techniques for the exchange of information. Weather forecasting developed rapidly. Tidal and climatology observations were recorded in weatherstations and by volunteers. Meteorological services was one of the responsibilities assigned to the federal Department of Marine and Fisheries at its establishment in 1867. This function was transferred to the newly formed Department of Transportation in 1936 and moved again to the new Department of the Environment in 1970.

Scope and Content
This collection consists of four daily registers which record weather data for Bass River, Kent County, New Brunswick, from January 1872 to January 1876. In addition, it includes description of instruments used for the compilation and information on where they were obtained. There is also a single register of observations taken at Greenwich Mean Time, between 3 January 1874 and 15 December 1874.

Custodial History
Information about the custody of these records prior to acquisition is incomplete.

Language
English

Restrictions
No restrictions

Finding Aid
An inventory is available.

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