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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. EAP1190/1/1/34

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/34
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of S Columbae.
Scope & Content:
Handwritten notes, diagrams, light curves, and observations (from 1898 to 1918) of S Columbae (Ch. 2059). Includes what appears to be a draft of an article by A.W. Roberts about the star. Previously listed as R036. Found in a brown paper wrapped bundle, tied with a pink ribbon, labelled "S COLUM...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
296

3. EAP1190/1/1/35

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/35
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of R Caeli.
Scope & Content:
Handwritten notes, diagrams, light curves, and observations (from 1893 to 1918) of R Caeli (Ch. 1662). Includes what appears to be a draft of a 34-page article by A.W. Roberts about the star. Previously listed as R036. Found in a brown paper wrapped bundle, tied with string, labelled "R CAELUM",...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
289

4. 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

5. 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

6. EAP1190/1/1/45

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/45
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of R Phoenicis.
Scope & Content:
Observations of R Phoenicis (Ch 8588). Includes notes, diagrams, and observations (1895 August 21 to 1916 October 14). Includes a page and tracing labelled "Position from Photographic Plate". Previously listed as R028. Found in a brown paper wrapped bundle, tied with string, labelled "R PHOENICI...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
293

7. EAP1190/1/1/48

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/48
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of S Arae.
Scope & Content:
Observations of S Arae (Ch 6429). Observations cover the period 1899 November 03 to 1914 June 25. n/a. Extent: Approximately 175 loose, unnumbered pages (170 blank sides) in 12 bundles. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 36cm, width 23cm. Condition of original material: Stable....
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
175

8. EAP1190/1/1/58

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/58
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of S Pictoris.
Scope & Content:
Observations of S Pictoris (Ch 1850). Includes notes, diagrams, register of observations (1896 April 02 to 1918 April 30), and original observations (1896 April 02 to 1918 May 13). On wrapper is written, in pencil, "Summary completed. Summary removed. 29-06-03". A pencilled note on a cover page ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
261

9. EAP1190/1/1/62

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/62
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of RZ Scorpii.
Scope & Content:
Observations of RZ Scorpii (Ch 6370). Includes notes, diagrams, and observations (1899 July 24 to 1916 October 28). On a title page to one of the bundles is written: "(6370) / SV Scorpii [deleted] / RZ Scorpii / SV Scorpii [deleted]". Another bundle has a title page reading: "SV Scorpii / Ch.637...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
237

10. EAP1190/1/1/70

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/70
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of R Lupi.
Scope & Content:
A draft article, register of observations, notes, diagrams, and observations (1894 June 08 to 1916 September 15) of R Lup. n/a. Extent: 281 loose, unnumbered pages (294 blank sides). Size and dimensions of original material: Height 36cm, width 23cm. Condition of original material: Stable. A...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
281