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1001. EAP1190/1/7/18

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 35: Boyden Observatory, telescopes (Set 1)
Scope & Content:
A collection of images of several of the original telescopes at Boyden Observatory, providing a valuable record of the early equipment. Of particular interest is an image of 3 steam wagons carting the 60-inch telescope parts to the site. The telescopes depicted are the 60-inch Rockefeller Reflec...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
38

1002. EAP1190/1/7/18/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/8
Title:
Delivery of the 60-inch tube at Boyden
Scope & Content:
A lorry offloads cargo in the veldt. Several people can be seen, including Mrs Paraskevopoulos at far left. Pile of rocks in foreground. In the background the upper portion of the 60-inch enclosure under construction can be seen. The lorry is a six-wheeled steam-driven machine. The bed is raised...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

1003. EAP1190/1/7/18/17

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/17
Title:
The 24-inch Bruce telescope, 1932 June 16
Scope & Content:
The 24-inch Bruce Telescope, seen from the east-southeast, looking down from the wall of the enclosure. The piers and polar axis are well shown, with the telescope partially obscured west of the axis. The declination counterweight is nearest the camera. The wooden flooring is well shown. In the ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

1004. EAP1190/1/7/18/21

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/21
Title:
The 24-inch Bruce telescope, 1932 June 16
Scope & Content:
The 24-inch Bruce Telescope, seen from the east-southeast, looking down from the wall of the enclosure. The telescope is above the polar axis, and all but the upper section is in the frame. In the background, a fenced dirt road is visible. Written on plate: "1932 June 16". n/a. Extent: 1 glass...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

1005. EAP1190/1/7/18/26

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/26
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building, 1932 June 02
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, seen from the west-southwest. The wall and roof trusses of the turret are complete, and portions of the shutter railing can be seen. The camera is looking directly on the dome slit. The telescope tube, vertically positioned, can be seen through the opening. ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

1006. EAP1190/1/7/18/30

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/30
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the north-east
Scope & Content:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the north-east, showing 7 telescope enclosures (opened) and support buildings. Several people stand outside the Administrative Building. The trees planted between the Administrative Building and the telescopes, and elsewhere, are substantial. Mazelspoo...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

1007. EAP1190/1/7/18/32

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/32
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site looking roughly from the south-southeast.
Scope & Content:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site looking roughly from the south-southeast. The old kraal south-east of the 60-inch enclosure is clearly shown. Small trees dot the terrain. The Stevenson screen and Patrol Camera site are clearly visible. The garage does not appear to have a side structure. ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

1008. EAP1190/1/7/19

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 36: Boyden Observatory (60-inch dome construction) and Boyden scenes.
Scope & Content:
A valuable series of images documenting progress, from June 1931 to June 1932, on the construction of the 60-inch telescope enclosure. A few images are general site views showing several other enclosures. A faded pencilled note on the plate box reads: "Aug '84 60 inch dome construction ?60". n/...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
21

1009. EAP1190/1/7/19/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/8
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building
Scope & Content:
Construction site of the 60-inch building, seen from the west-northwest. The circular wall of the turret is complete and the roof is starting to be assembled. Several truss elements can be seen to the left of the image. Left of centre is a machine, being operated by a person. Behind it is the te...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

1010. EAP1190/1/7/19/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/9
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building
Scope & Content:
Construction site of the 60-inch building, seen from an elevated position in the west-northwest. The circular wall of the turret is complete and the roof is starting to be assembled. Several truss elements can be seen to the left of the image. Left of centre is a machine, being operated by a per...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

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