Fr. William F. Rigge, S.J. (September 9, 1857-March 31, 1927)
Dates
- Existence: September 9, 1857 - March 31, 1927
Biography
Fr. William F. Rigge, S.J., was born on September 9, 1857, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He received his grade school education at St. Xavier College in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1870. In 1875 he joined the Society of Jesus. As a young scholastic, a Jesuit who has not completed his final vows, Rigge came to Omaha in 1878 along with Father Roman Shaffel and three other Jesuit scholastics to open the new Creighton College. In 1881 Fr. Rigge left Omaha for his theological and academic studies, although he kept in touch with Creighton through correspondence and visits with his older brother Fr. Joseph F. Rigge, S.J. (who taught science here in from 1885 to 1893). After damaging his eyesight while obtaining a Ph.D. from Georgetown University, William was again assigned to Creighton in 1896 for a distinguished career as a professor and scientist. His research, much of which involved the Creighton Observatory, was published widely and earned him local and international recognition. Creighton remained his home until his death on March 31, 1927.
Found in 62 Collections and/or Records:
A Fifty-Foot Mercury Telescope, November 1922
Rigge's publication "A Fifty-Foot Mercury Telescope." The article was published in November 1922 in School Science and Mathematics, Vol. XXII, No. 8, Reprint.
A Graphic Method of Predicting Occultations, March 1896
Rigge's publication "A Graphic Method of Predicting Occultation." The article was published in March 1896 in Abdruck as den Ast. Nachr. Nr. 3342., Bd. 140.
A Graphic Method of Predicting Occultations with the Aid of a Star Chart, April 1902
Rigge's publication "A Graphic Method of Predicting Occultations with the Aid of a Star Chart." The article was published in April 1902 in Abdruck as den Ast. Nr. 3786., Bd. 158.
A Heliostat for the Lecture Room, February 1913
Rigge's publication "A Heliostat for the Lecture Room." The article was published in February 1913 in School Science and Mathematics, Vol. 13, Reprint.
Astronomical Panoramic Views from a City Observatory, May 1914
Rigge's publication "Astronomical Panoramic Views from a City Observatory." The article was published in May 1914 in Popular Astronomy, Vol. XXII, No. 5, Reprint.
Betätigung und Leistungen der Jesuiten auf dem Gebiete der Astronomie im 19. Jahrhundert (1814-1904)., 1905
Rigge's publication "Betätigung und Leistungen der Jesuiten auf dem Gebiete der Astronomie im 19. Jahrhundert (1814-1904)." The article was published in 1905 in Natur und Offenbarung. 51. Band. Münster. The article title translates to, "Activities and Achievements of the Jesuits in the Field of Astronomy in the 19th Century (1814-1904)."
Close Conjunction of Saturn and the Moon, 1927
Rigge's publication "Close Conjunction of Saturn and the Moon, 1927 March 23-24." The article was published in 1927 in a Supplement to Popular Astronomy, No. 343, Reprint.
Concerning a New Method of Tracing Cardioids , January 1919
Rigge's publication "Concerning a New Method of Tracing Cardioids." The article was published in January 1919 in The American Mathematical Monthly, Vol. XXVI, Reprint.
Cuspidal Envelope Rosettes, January 1922
Rigge's publication "Cuspidal Envelope Rosettes." The article was published in January 1922 in The American Mathematical Monthly, Vol. XXIX, No. 1, Reprint.
Cuspidal Rosettes, October 1919
Rigge's publication "Cuspidal Rosettes." The article was published in October 1919 in The American Mathematic Monthly, Vol. XXVI, Reprint.
Dates of Easter for Two Thousand Years, 1907
Rigge's publication "Dates of Easter for Two Thousand Years." The article was published in 1907 in St. Michael's Almanac, Reprint.
Does the Earth Really Go Round the Sun?, 1915
Rigge's publication "Does the Earth Really Go Round the Sun?"" The article was published in 1915. There is no other publication information.
Edward Heis, June 1906
Rigge's publication "Edward Heis" The article was published in June 1906 in Popular Astronomy, No. 136, Vol. XIV, Reprint.
Envelope Rosettes, March 1920
Rigge's publication "Envelope Rosettes." The article was published in March 1920 in The American Mathematical Monthly, Vol. XXVI, Reprint.
Experimental Proofs of the Earth's Rotation, May 1913
Rigge's publication "Experimental Proofs of the Earth's Rotation." The article was published in May 1913 in Popular Astronomy, Vol. XXI, No. 5, Reprint.
Father Angelo Secchi, November 1918
Rigge's publication "Father Angelo Secchi." The article was published in November 1918 in Popular Astronomy, Vol. XXVI, No. 259, Reprint.
Father Hagen's Astrophotographic Journey , June 1907
Rigge's publication "Father Hagen's Astrophotographic Journey." The article was published in June 1907 in Popular Astronomy, No. 146, Vol. XV, Reprint.
Gaging a Horizontal Cylinder, 1916
Rigge's publication "Gaging a Horizontal Cylinder." The article was published in 1916 in School Science and Mathematics, Vol. 16, Reprint.
Identification of Wires in a Cable, partial?, June 1926
Rigge's [partial?] publication "Identification of Wires in a Cable." The article was published in June 1926 in School Science and Mathematics, Vol. XXVI, No. 6, Reprint.
Is Mars Inhabited?, October 1909
Rigge's publication "Is Mars Inhabited?" The article was published in October 1909 in Am. Cath. Quar. Rev., Reprint.
Is the Earth Falling Into the Sun?, 1911
Rigge's publication "Is the Earth Falling Into the Sun?" The article was published in 1911 in St. Michael's Almanac, Reprint.
Jesuit Astronomy , April-May, 1904
Rigge's publication "Jesuit Astronomy." The article was published in April-May 1904 in Popular Astronomy Vol. XII. Reprint.
Partial Eclipse of the Moon, July 24, 1907
Rigge's publication "Partial Eclipse of the Moon, July 24, 1907." There is no other publication information.
Partial Eclipse of the Sun; Nebraska Folks May See the Phenomenon Early Next Thursday Evening
A newspaper clipping written by Fr. Rigge, "Partial Eclipse of the Sun - Nebraska Folks May See the Phenomenon Early Next Thursday Evening." There is no other publication information.
Polar Triangles, November 1906
Rigge's publication "Polar Triangles" The article was published in November 1906 in School Science and Mathematics, Reprint.