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Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1190/1

631. EAP1190/1/6/9/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/3
Title:
Examining an objective in a crate.
Scope & Content:
Two people (left: Unidentified; right: J.S. Paraskevopoulos) examining a large piece of optics (objective?) which is inside a wooden crate on the floor. The floor has dark, square tiling. In the background is a cupboard, a drawer, a crate, and a barrel. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dim...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

632. EAP1190/1/6/9/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/4
Title:
Moving the Bruce Telescope.
Scope & Content:
Four people (one obscured) hoisting a metal telescope tube, apparently without optics, using a crane. The tube exhibits scuff marks. Telescope mount (exposed drive mechanism at the base) in the background, next to a stepped observing chair. Graduated circle on the mount partially visible. Telesc...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

633. EAP1190/1/6/9/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/5
Title:
Rear view of the 60-inch Rockefeller telescope.
Scope & Content:
Rear view of the 60-inch Rockefeller telescope, looking down into the telescope pit, showing the mirror cell and arrangement of counterweights. Counterweight and polar axis partially visible. South pier and partial view of RA circles visible. Lower part of the dome roof visible. Near the top of ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

634. EAP1190/1/6/9/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/6
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the west-northwest.
Scope & Content:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the west-northwest. The 60-inch enclosure is being constructed; roofing material is being laid on. The shrouded telescope can be seen inside. The two Engine Sheds have not been built yet. The electrical supply network can be clearly seen. In the north-...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

635. EAP1190/1/6/9/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/7
Title:
Loading a crate at a railway station.
Scope & Content:
Four people at a railway station [Bloemfontein?] watching a crate being hoisted from an open boxcar. Visible on the crate is "EAST LONDON / SOUTH AFRICA", "HANDLE WITH CARE", and "HCO" [Harvard College Observatory] set in a diamond frame. A crane is visible at right of frame. Several other crate...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

636. EAP1190/1/6/9/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/8
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building.
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, viewed most likely from the north. The walls and roof trusses of the turret are in place. The cradle of the telescope tube is being moved into the turret. A man stands on top of the cradle. Inside the turret the upper section of the telescope tube, partially...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

637. EAP1190/1/6/9/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/9
Title:
J.S. Paraskevopoulos with the polar axis of the 60-inch telescope during construction.
Scope & Content:
John S. Paraskevopoulos is pictured standing next to the polar axis of the 60-inch telescope, inside the partially-completed 60-inch building. The polar axis is suspended by a crane. PB13_0009 and PB13_0032 are the same image, except that the latter has a sepia-like tint. n/a. Extent: 1 photog...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

638. EAP1190/1/6/9/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/10
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. On the left edge of the image the telescope cradle can be seen. Several people can be seen. In the background the...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

639. EAP1190/1/6/9/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/11
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building, 1931 July 22.
Scope & Content:
Construction site seen from roughly west-southwest, showing the cutting into the bedrock within which the 60-inch building will be constructed. A metal and wood frame can be seen within the cutting. 13 people are visible. The print has high contrast. PB13_0029 and PB13_0011 are duplicates, and d...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

640. EAP1190/1/6/9/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/12
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller building under construction.
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, seen from the west. Half of the circular wall of the turret is complete. A small section of the curtain wall in front of the foyer is in place. In the foreground is a large gravel pile and a "RANSOME" machine. There are no people in the image. PB13_0012, PB1...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1