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7811. EAP1190/1/6/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/2
Title:
Boyden Photo Box 02: Telescopes, site construction and aerial views of Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Views at Boyden from around 1930 to mid 1950s. Construction of the 60-inch enclosure and engine shed, and assembly of the 60-inch mount. Views of the 10-inch Metcalf telescope. Aerial views of the site, showing the 60-inch and several enclosures not frequently imaged: the Hamburg-Schmidt, the Da...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
47

7812. EAP1190/1/6/2/22

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/2/22
Title:
60-inch enclosure, recently completed.
Scope & Content:
60-inch building, two engine sheds, electricity supply pole. Curious low feature on paved surface in front of entrance gate. Two people visible. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8cm, width 14cm. Condition of original material: Negligible damage (cur...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

7813. EAP1190/1/6/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/3
Title:
Boyden Photo Box 03: Telescopes and people of Boyden Observatory, early 20th century.
Scope & Content:
Views of the 60-inch Rockefeller, ADH Telescope, 24-inch Bruce Telescope, and 8-inch Bache enclosure. Several unknown telescopes (not from Boyden) are also depicted. Aerial image of the site, and a rare view of the nearby municipal water works (27 Jul 1931). Several group photos, on which John S...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
42

7814. EAP1190/1/6/3/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/3/1
Title:
Three people sitting on the stairs of the Office Building, Boyden Observatory.
Scope & Content:
(l.t.r.) Unidentified male, unidentified male, Michiel J. Bester. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 12cm, width 9cm. Condition of original material: Moderate damage (dirty, curled, fish moth damage). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin....
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

7815. EAP1190/1/6/3/35

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/3/35
Title:
Municipal water works, seen from the north.
Scope & Content:
Large white structure (pump house?) in background with three buses. Curved lawn area, terraces, outdoor seating and outbuildings (left edge). In the background is Harvard koppie; at far right the Office Building, Residence, and Garage can be seen. The prominent hill in the centre of image is the...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

7816. EAP1190/1/6/3/38

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/3/38
Title:
Interior view of a workshop or technical building.
Scope & Content:
Unknown location. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 9cm, width 14cm. Condition of original material: Moderate damage (curled, edge damage, water damage). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. Editor(s): Unr...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

7817. EAP1190/1/6/3/40

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/3/40
Title:
Two people posing outdoors.
Scope & Content:
Male on the right in overalls. Possibly in front of the Office Building?. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 14cm, width 9cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (curled, edge damage). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

7818. EAP1190/1/6/3/42

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/3/42
Title:
Urban street scene, cargo loading.
Scope & Content:
Three unidentified males. Rightmost could be Bart J. Bok. Flatbed trailers in midground. Industrial buildings in background. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 9cm, width 14cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (foxing, curled, edge damage...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

7819. EAP1190/1/6/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/4
Title:
Boyden Photo Box 04: Arrival of the ADH Telescope
Scope & Content:
Majority of images concern the ADH Telescope: it's arrival at Bloemfontein railway station, Bart and Priscilla Bok at the station, and transport of the components in crates by a lorry to the observatory site. Includes a rare view of the construction of the ADH enclosure. Other photos show the 24...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
36

7820. EAP1190/1/6/4/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/4/11
Title:
Early view of completed 60-inch building from south-west.
Scope & Content:
Blue written on front. PB04_0011, PB04_0012, and PB04_0013 are related. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8cm, width 11cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (faded, pen mark, curled). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Pu...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

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