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911. EAP1190/1/7/10/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/10/7
Title:
The plate holder at the Newtonian focus of the 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope
Scope & Content:
Side view of the plate holder of the 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope. The telescope tube is covered by a white shroud. A hand controller can be seen below the plate holder. PLB20_0006 and PLB20_0007 are similar. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm,...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

912. EAP1190/1/7/10/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/10/8
Title:
The plate holder at the Newtonian focus of the 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope
Scope & Content:
Direct view on the plate holder of the 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope. Engraved on the holder is "J.W. FECKER. / PITTSBURG. PA: / 1931". The telescope tube is covered by a white shroud. A hand controller can be seen below the plate holder. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of ori...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

913. EAP1190/1/7/15/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/15/12
Title:
Group photo during construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building, 1931.
Scope & Content:
Group photo showing 14 labourers and staff (and 1 dog) standing on the partially-completed circular wall of the telescope building. In the foreground is a wooden structure encasing the south pier. PB13_0038 and PLB32_0012 are derivatives. Date from lantern slide LSB04_0033. n/a. Extent: 1 glas...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

914. EAP1190/1/7/19/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/5
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

915. EAP1190/1/7/19/13

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/13
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller, 1931 November 11.
Scope & Content:
A group of people working with metal truss pieces on the Rockefeller construction site. A crane is partially visible on the right. PLB36_0013 and LSB04_0036 are derivatives. Date from lantern slide. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

916. EAP1190/1/7/21/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/21/3
Title:
Rear section of the 60-inch in the telescope pit, looking south-east
Scope & Content:
n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. Condition of original material: Stable. Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. Editor(s): Unrestricted. Volume number: N/a. Original ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

917. EAP1190/1/6/2/23

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/2/23
Title:
Spindle of 60-inch polar axis held by chains.
Scope & Content:
One person visible. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8cm, width 14cm. Condition of original material: Negligible damage (curled, contrast problem). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. Editor(s): Unrestri...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

918. EAP1190/1/6/2/31

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/2/31
Title:
Construction of Engine Shed of the 60-inch Rockefeller.
Scope & Content:
A large gear is being lowered into the roofless engine shed. PB12_0036, PB02_0031, and PB02_0032 are duplicates. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 14cm, width 8cm. Condition of original material: Negligible damage (curled, faded, dog-eared). Author(...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

919. EAP1190/1/6/2/32

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/2/32
Title:
Construction of Engine Shed of the 60-inch Rockefeller.
Scope & Content:
A large gear is being lowered into the roofless engine shed. PB12_0036, PB02_0031, and PB02_0032 are duplicates. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 14cm, width 8cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (curled, creased, folded, faded). Autho...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

920. EAP1190/1/6/2/35

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/2/35
Title:
Aerial view of 60-inch enclosure seen from the east.
Scope & Content:
Print spoiled by partial yellow tint. PB02_0034, PB02_0035, PB02_0037, and PB02_0038 are duplicates. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 9cm, width 14cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (curled, contrast problem, dog-eared). Author(s)/Cr...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1