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Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/5/2
Title:: Boyden Lantern Slides Box 4: Telescopes and astronomical objects.
Scope & Content:: A collection of slides showing telescopes, observatories, astronomers, and astronomical objects. Several images illustrate the history of Harvard College Observatory, showing scenes from the USA, Peru, and Chile. Two images show Harlow Shapley and Solon Bailey. Other well-known observatories in ...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1891-1994
Extent:: 99

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/5/2/2
Title:: Crated telescope mirror and hat.
Scope & Content:: Two unidentified people, partially visible, stand on opposite sides of a large wooden crate, which has its lid open. Inside is a large mirror, reflective side uppermost, inside a cell. Packing material can be seen around the cell. On top of the mirror lies a pith helmet, a very unusual place to ...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1891-1994
Extent:: 1

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/5/2/9
Title:: Night-time street view at night with a row of street lamps and trees.
Scope & Content:: Grainy image. Printed label: "HARVARD COLLEGE OBSERVATORY.". Hand written: "No. E 12355 Distance and Luminosity". White dot glued on at bottom-left. n/a. Extent: 1 lantern slide. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2 cm, width 10.2 cm, thickness 0.2 cm. Condition of original m...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1891-1994
Extent:: 1

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/5/2/15
Title:: Aerial view of Boyden Observatory and surroundings.
Scope & Content:: An early aerial view of Boyden Observatory koppie, seen from the north-west. In the foreground is the access road up the slope of the koppie; lower down, other tracks can be seen. The location of the hostel and cottages is at bottom left; no structures are visible. Near the left-centre of the im...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1891-1994
Extent:: 1

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/5/2/17
Title:: Group photograph outside the entrance to the dome of the 26.5-inch telescope in Johannesburg.
Scope & Content:: 13 unidentified people posing for a group photograph at the 26.5-inch dome, Johannesburg. White dot glued on at bottom-left. n/a. Extent: 1 lantern slide. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2 cm, width 10.2 cm, thickness 0.2 cm. Condition of original material: Stable. Author...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1891-1994
Extent:: 1

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/5/2/20
Title:: 60-inch Rockefeller building under construction, 1931 September 21.
Scope & Content:: Construction site of the 60-inch building, seen from the west. The building's primary brick work is partially completed. Within the pit, the south pier is being constructed. The top of a crane standing in the pit can be seen. A "RANSOME" machine is visible in the midground. Near the left edge of...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1891-1994
Extent:: 1

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/5/2/21
Title:: 60-inch Rockefeller building under construction, 1931 November 29.
Scope & Content:: Construction of the 60-inch building, seen from the north-west. The walls and roof trusses of the turret are in place. The south pier can be seen inside the building. The curtain wall of the entrance is partially complete. An American flag flies from a pole, held by an individual, on the roof. S...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1891-1994
Extent:: 1

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/5/2/24
Title:: Group photograph outside a building, with dog.
Scope & Content:: 6 people and 1 dog posing for a group photograph. Lady fourth from left holds a tripod-mounted box camera. White dot glued on at bottom-left of slide. n/a. Extent: 1 lantern slide. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2 cm, width 10.2 cm, thickness 0.2 cm. Condition of original...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1891-1994
Extent:: 1

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/5/2/25
Title:: Assembly of the 60-inch roof truss at Hubert Davies & Co., Johannesburg.
Scope & Content:: The assembled roof trusses of the 60-inch building, assembled outside at Hubert Davies & Co. in Johannesburg. Several annotations in white can be seen on the components. A lady, dressed in a coat, wearing a hat and clutching a purse, is standing inside the assembly and posing for the photogr...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1891-1994
Extent:: 1

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/5/2/27
Title:: 60-inch Rockefeller construction site, 1931 July 22.
Scope & Content:: An early, wide view of the construction site, looking east. The rock cutting for the building is visible, inside of which is a wood and metal frame outlining the building shape. Several people are seen. In the background the Modder River is visible. Power cables in the foreground bisect the imag...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1891-1994
Extent:: 1

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