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Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Project / Collection Boyden Observatory Archive

791. EAP1190/1/7/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/1
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 2: Boyden Observatory Residence
Scope & Content:
A collection of images of the Boyden Observatory terrain, many featuring the Director's Residence (the house traditionally occupied by the Director or superintendent of the Observatory). All photos are undated. Written in faded pencil on the plate box in which the images were found is "Boyden fo...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
8

792. EAP1190/1/7/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/1/1
Title:
Residence, Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Elevated view, looking west. Palms are sizeable. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. Condition of original material: Stable. Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. Editor...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

793. EAP1190/1/7/1/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/1/2
Title:
View of Boyden site looking west from the 60-inch enclosure
Scope & Content:
Unusual view of the Boyden site. 6 telescope enclosures, the Office Building, and the Residence are shown. Note the tall pole with weather vane, and the Stevenson screen. A small section of the 60-inch roof is visible in the foreground, as is the paved path leading towards the Office Building. ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

794. EAP1190/1/7/1/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/1/3
Title:
Clouds over telescopes
Scope & Content:
Dramatic cloudscape, looking east from the Office Building, showing the 13-inch, 60-inch, and Metcalf enclosures. A cattle grid can be seen near the bottom-left corner. The image looks like it may be taken on infrared film. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material:...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

795. EAP1190/1/7/1/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/1/4
Title:
Residence, Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Looking south-west, from near a corner of the Office Building. At extreme left is an elevated transformer and power transmission lines. On the ground near it is a dark cube-shaped structure with a pitched roof. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

796. EAP1190/1/7/1/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/1/5
Title:
Residence and Garage, Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
The eastern aspect of the Residence, looking up the hill. In the foreground, a garden has been laid out, marked out by rocks. One garage door is open and a vehicle can be glimpsed inside. PB13_0047 and PB13_0049 are the same image, except that the latter has a sepia-like tint. PLB02_0005 is the ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

797. EAP1190/1/7/1/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/1/6
Title:
Garage and Residence, Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Looking west-northwest from the roof of the Office Building. A side-building is to the north of the garage. On the right of the image, two people can be seen. In the right foreground is an elevated transformer and power transmission lines. On the ground near it is an oval paved area, on which st...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

798. EAP1190/1/7/1/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/1/7
Title:
Residence, Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Looking west up-hill to the Residence. Clouds. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. Condition of original material: Stable. Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. Editor(s...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

799. EAP1190/1/7/1/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/1/8
Title:
Residence, Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Looking south-west, from the roof of the Office Building. Garden laid out in front of the house, with two small palms. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. Condition of original material: Stable. Author(s)/Creator...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

800. EAP1190/1/7/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/2
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 3: Cloudscapes and landscapes (Set 3)
Scope & Content:
A collection of images of the Boyden Observatory terrain and surroundings. The sky, with cloud, is prominently featured in each image. All the images are undated. n/a. Extent: 7 glass plates. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. Condition of ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
7