Part I. Pioneers in Variable Star Astronomy Prior to 1909: 1. The emergence of variable star astronomy: a need for observations; 2. A need for observers
Part II. The Founding of the AAVSO: The William Tyler Olcott Era: 3. The amateur's amateur; 4. Amateurs in the service of science
Part III. Recording and Classification: The Leon Campbell Era: 5. Leon Campbell to the rescue; 6. Formalizing relationships; 7. The Pickering Memorial Endowment; 8. Fading of the Old Guard; 9. Growing pains and distractions
Part IV. The Service Bureau: The Margaret Mayall Era: 10. Learning about independence; 11. Eviction from Harvard College Observatory; 12. Actions and reactions; 13. In search of a home; 14. Survival on Brattle Street; 15. AAVSO achievements; 16. Breathing room on Concord Avenue
Part V. Analysis and Science: The Janet Mattei Era: 17. The growth of a director; 18. Learning the ropes the hard way; 19. Managing with renewed confidence; 20. Expanding the scientific charter
Part VI. Accelerating Observational Science: The Arne Henden Era: 21. Bridging the gap; 22. Accelerating the science: the Henden era begins
Epilogue: A new century.
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Advancing Variable Star Astronomy : The Centennial History of the American Association of Variable Star Observers by Thomas R. Williams. ISBN 9780521519120. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2011. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
