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036-004402811 Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Subject Sculpture

1. EAP1190/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1
Title:
Variable star observations by Alexander William Roberts for the period 1891-1933
Scope & Content:
This series contains 95 sets of handwritten documents, dated between 1891 and 1933, containing original astronomical observations made by A. W. Roberts from his private observatory, Lovedale Observatory, near the town of Alice in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. In addition to the raw ob...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1891-1933
Extent:
22578

2. EAP1190/1/1/36

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/36
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of S Gruis.
Scope & Content:
Handwritten notes, diagrams, light curves, and observations (from 1898 to 1916) of S Gruis (Ch. 8040). Includes what appears to be a draft of an article by A.W. Roberts about the star. Previously listed as R007. Found in a brown paper wrapped bundle, tied with pink ribbon, labelled "S GRUIS", in...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
271

3. EAP1190/1/1/37

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/37
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of T Sculptoris.
Scope & Content:
Handwritten notes, diagrams, light curves, and observations (from 1896 to 1916) of T Sculptoris (146). Note: The sequence of the first pages containing the original observations seem to be in disorder. Previously listed as R007. Found in a brown paper wrapped bundle labelled "T SCULPTORIS", in a...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
266

4. EAP1190/1/1/60

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/60
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of S Sculptoris (Part 1 of 2).
Scope & Content:
Observations of S Sculptoris. Includes notes, diagrams, and disorganized observations (pre-1912 to 1917 January 25). Also included is a sheet of note paper with the letterhead of Polley's Hotel, Pretoria. Previously listed as R057. Found in a brown paper wrapped bundle (T 90 mm) in a Waltons sto...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
173

5. EAP1190/1/1/61

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/61
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of S Sculptoris (Part 2 of 2).
Scope & Content:
Observations of S Sculptoris. Includes notes, diagrams, two observing registers (one in a different hand), and original observations which are out of sequence (1894 to 1917). Previously listed as R057. Papers (T 90 mm) found in a Waltons storage box marked R057 and labelled "S SCULPTORIS / T NOR...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
249

6. EAP1190/1/1/92

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/92
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of R Sculptoris (1 of 2).
Scope & Content:
Observations of R Sculptoris. Contains draft articles, notes, diagrams, register of observations (1891 August 27 to 1916 October 28), and original observations (1891 August 27 to 1916 October 28). Found as a single bundle in a display case in the Boyden Observatory Museum (pile 5 of 6). R Scl do...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
196

7. EAP1190/1/1/93

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/93
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of R Sculptoris (2 of 2).
Scope & Content:
Observations of R Sculptoris. Contains notes, diagrams, and registers of observations (1891 August 27 to 1916 October 28). A pencilled note comments "Very Red.", and elsewhere, "The colour of this star is an intense scarlet.". Includes a finder chart for R. Reticuli and R. Doradus. Found as a si...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
235

8. EAP1190/1/1/17

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/17
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of S Sculptoris and other stars.
Scope & Content:
The material consists of data on five stars, and two letters. Stars: S Sculptoris (Ch 62) draft article. RV Sagittarii (Ch 6608) draft article. S Pictoris (Ch 1850) draft article and summary of observations (1896 April 02 to 1918 April 30). S Gruis draft article (without a title page) and summar...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Aug 1895-30 Apr 1918
Extent:
175

9. EAP1190/1/1/16

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/16
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of T Pavonis and other stars (Part 3 of 3).
Scope & Content:
Handwritten notes, calculations, diagrams, light curves, and observations of 3 stars. T Pavonis (Ch 7077): draft article and summary of observations (1896 September 07 - 1916 December 30). S Carinae (without title page): draft article, no observation summary. T Sculptoris (Ch 146): draft article...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English
Date Range:
07 Sep 1896-30 Dec 1916
Extent:
187