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:
Problems in Divided Circuits, March 1926
Rigge's publication "Problems in Divided Circuits." The article was published in March 1926 in School Science and Mathematics, Vol. XXVI, No. 3, Reprint.
Seeing the Lighting Strike, September 6, 1907
Rigge's publication "Seeing the Lighting Strike." The article was published in September 6, 1907 in Science, N.S., Vol. XXVI, No. 662, Reprint.
Some Problems on the Orthographic Projection of the Sphere, August-September 1906
Rigge's publication "Some Problems on the Orthographic Projection of the Sphere" The article was published in August-September 1906 in Popular Astronomy, No. 137, Vol. XIV, Reprint.
Stereoscopic Harmonic Curves, January 1924
Rigge's publication "Stereoscopic Harmonic Curve." The article was published in January 1924 in School Science and Mathematics, Vol. XXIV, No. 1, Reprint.
The Accuracy of Oppolzer's Eclipse Maps, 1926
Rigge's publication "The Accuracy of Oppolzer's Eclipse Maps." The article was published in 1926 in Popular Astronomy, Vol. XXXIV, Reprint.
The Annular Eclipse of the Sun of 1919 November 22 as Visible in the United States and Partial Eclipse of the Moon 1919 November 7, August-September 1919
Rigge's publication "The Annular Eclipse of the Sun of 1919 November 22 as Visible in the United States" and "Partial Eclipse of the Moon 1919 November 7." The article was published in August-September 1919, Vol. XXVII, No. 7, Reprint.
The Apparent Path of Halley's Comet in the Sky, March 1910
Rigge's publication "The Apparent Path of Halley's Comet in the Sky." The article was published in March 1910 in Popular Astronomy, No. 173, Reprint.
The Columbus Eclipse, 1923
Rigge's publication "The Columbus Eclipse." The article was published in 1923 in Popular Astronomy, Vol. XXXI, Reprint.
The Demon Star
Rigge's publication "The Demon Star." There is no other publication information.
The Driving Clock and the Clamp and Slow-Motion Screw of An Equatorial, November 1912
Rigge's publication "The Driving Clock and the Clamp and Slow-Motion Screw of An Equatorial." The article was published in November 1912 in Popular Astronomy, Vol. XX, No. 9, Reprint.
The Eclipse Expedition of the Creighton University to Washington, Georgia, March 1901
Rigge's publication "The Eclipse Expedition of the Creighton University to Washington, Georgia." The article was published in March 1901 in Technology Quarterly Vol XIV, No. 1. Reprint.
The Eclipses of 1905
Rigge's publication "The Eclipses of 1905." There is no other publication information.
The Eclipses of 1906
Rigge's publication "The Eclipses of 1906." There is no other publication information.
The Eclipses of 1908, 1908
Rigge's publication "The Eclipses of 1908." The article was published in 1908 in St. Michael's Almanac, Reprint.
The Eclipses of 1909, 1909
Rigge's publication "The Eclipses of 1909." The article was published in 1909 in St. Michael's Almanac, Reprint.
The Eclipses of 1916, January 1916
Rigge's publication "The Eclipses of 1916." The article was published in January 1916 in Popular Astronomy, Vol. XXIV, No. 1, Reprint.
The Frequency of Total Eclipses of the Sun at a Given Place, 1924
Rigge's publication "The Frequency of Total Eclipses of the Sun at a Given Place" reprint. The article was published in 1924 in Popular Astronomy, Vol. XXXII, Reprint.
The Lunar Saros, February 1918
Rigge's publication "The Lunar Saros." The article was published in February 1918 in Popular Astronomy, Vol. XXVI, No. 252, Reprint.
The Opposition of Mars in 1909, 1909
Rigge's publication "The Opposition of Mars in 1909." The article was published in 1909 in St. Michael's Almanac, Reprint.
The Pope and the Comet, October 1908
Rigge's publication "The Pope and the Comet." The article was published in OCtober 1908 in Popular Astronomy, No. 158, Vol. XVI, Reprint.
The Reform of the Present Calendar Begun, March 1924
Rigge's publication "The Reform of the Present Calendar Begun." The article was published in March 1924 in Popular Astronomy, Vol. XXXII, No. 3, Reprint.
The Second Stage in the Reform of the Present Calendar, October 1925
Rigge's publication "The Second Stage in the Reform of the Present Calendar." The article was published in October 1925 in Popular Astronomy, Vol. XXXIII, No. 8, Reprint.
The Solar Eclipse of 1916 December 24, June 1915
Rigge's publication "The Solar Eclipse of 1916 December 24." The article was published in June 1915 in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, Vol. LXXV, No. 9, Reprint.
The Solar Eclipse of April 28, 1911, as Visible in the United States, February 1911
Rigge's publication "The Solar Eclipse of April 28, 1911, as Visible in the United States." The article was published in February 1911 in Popular Astronomy, No. 182, Vol. XIX, Reprint.
The Solar Eclipse of August 30, 1905, As Visible in the United States, March 1905
Rigge's publication "The Solar Eclipse of August 30, 1905, as Visible in the United States." The article was published in MMarch 1905 in Popular Astronomy. Vol. XIII. Reprint.