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CollectionFinding Our Place in the Cosmos: From Galileo to Sagan and Beyond A thematic collection exploring changing models of the universe through time, ideas of life on other words and Carl Sagan’s place in the tradition of science. It features manuscripts, rare books, celestial atlases, newspaper articles, sheet music and movie posters.
- Contributor: Sagan, Carl - Macfarlane, Seth - Druyan, Ann
- Date: 1495
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Film, VideoCarl Sagan home movies of childhood
Carl Sagan--home movies A series of short silent home movie clips from Carl Sagan's parents (Sam and Rachel) and family documenting his childhood and youth. A young Carl Sagan is seen playing the piano and playing outside with his sister Cari, and other children. Other clips document trips to the beach and horseback riding.- Date: 1940-01-01
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Manuscript/Mixed MaterialCarl Sagan : curriculum vitae
- Contributor: Sagan, Carl
- Date: 1961
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Manuscript/Mixed MaterialCollection of Carl Sagan's notes
- Contributor: Sagan, Carl
- Date: 1960-01-01
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Manuscript/Mixed MaterialCarl Sagan's University of Chicago notebook
- Contributor: Sagan, Carl
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Photo, Print, DrawingCarl Sagan with the planets
- Contributor: Castaneda, Eduardo
- Date: 1981
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Manuscript/Mixed MaterialCarl Sagan's University of Chicago undergraduate notebook
- Contributor: Sagan, Carl
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Photo, Print, DrawingCarl Sagan at M.I.T.
- Contributor: Birdwell, Douglas
- Date: 1977
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Manuscript/Mixed MaterialLetter from Carl Sagan to Carolyn Porco
- Contributor: Porco, Carolyn - Sagan, Carl
- Date: 1992-01-22
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Manuscript/Mixed MaterialLetter from Carolyn Porco to Carl Sagan
- Contributor: Porco, Carolyn - Sagan, Carl
- Date: 1992-01-13
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Manuscript/Mixed MaterialLetter from Carolyn Porco to Carl Sagan
- Contributor: Porco, Carolyn
- Date: 1988-12-06
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Manuscript/Mixed MaterialLetter from David Morrison to Carl Sagan
- Contributor: Morrison, David
- Date: 1977
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ArticleCarl Sagan: Researcher, Educator, Communicator, Advocate and Activist The term "scientist" brings to mind a researcher in a lab coat scratching out equations on a chalkboard. In reality scientists play many other roles. Items from Carl Sagan's papers illustrate the many facets of his career. More broadly, these items speak to the range of roles scientists play in society.
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Manuscript/Mixed MaterialSagan's notebook, 1969
- Contributor: Sagan, Carl
- Date: 1969
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ArticleSagan's Science Mentors Science is often thought of as a set of facts and right answers. This misconception can get in the way of understanding science as both a tradition and craft. Carl Sagan learned the craft and became a part of the tradition of science through his relationships with mentors. As a student and assistant, Sagan learned how to analyze and critique scientific arguments, how to…
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ArticleSagan's Thinking and Writing Process The Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan archive offers a rare opportunity to explore the writing and thinking process of one of the most prolific science writers of the 20th century.
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ArticleSagan's Youth and the Progressive Promise of Space Carl Sagan was captivated by the cosmos from an early age. Reflecting on his youth, he identified a series of experiences that drew him to astronomy and a perspective on the social progress science and technology would bring to the future of humanity.
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Manuscript/Mixed MaterialLetter from Carolyn Porco to Carl Sagan and Draft of Portrait of the Solar System Paper
- Contributor: Porco, Carolyn - Sagan, Carl
- Date: 1993-06-12
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ArticleLiberal Arts Astronomer In the 1950s, the University of Chicago's undergraduate program pushed students to explore a breadth of knowledge. Students studied the history of science and literature by reading the classics. In this environment, a 16-year-old Carl Sagan flourished, taking courses in philosophy, science, and literature. Retrospectively he felt his broad education played an important role in making him into a well-rounded intellectual.
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ArticleCarl Sagan and the Tradition of Science Top of page Skip to main content Library of Congress Search Everything Audio Recordings Books/Printed Material Films, Videos Legislation Manuscripts/Mixed Material Maps Notated Music Newspapers Periodicals Personal Narratives Photos, Prints, Drawings Software, E-Resources Web Archives
- Date: 1939
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Manuscript/Mixed MaterialLetter from Charles A. Berry to Carl Sagan regarding a proposed biology training Program for Apollo astronauts
- Contributor: Berry, Charles A. - Sagan, Carl
- Date: 1967-07-06
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Photo, Print, DrawingSagan with Viking lander model
- Contributor: Ray, Bill
- Date: 1980
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Manuscript/Mixed MaterialIs there life on Earth? : note
- Contributor: Sagan, Carl
- Date: 1964-09-28
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Manuscript/Mixed MaterialInterstellar music : note
- Contributor: Sagan, Carl
- Date: 1973-06-21
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Manuscript/Mixed MaterialWhy are clouds white? : note
- Contributor: Sagan, Carl
- Date: 1973-01-12