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1. EAP1190/1/6/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9
Title:
Boyden Photo Box 13: Telescopes, site construction, and buildings of Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Scenes from Arequipa, steam wagons carting the 60-inch telescope parts (1930 June), the 60-inch observer gallery being unloaded (1930s), Bloemfontein station (1950s), and images of telescopes (ADH telescope, 13-inch Refractor, 24-inch Bruce telescope, 60-inch telescope and mount assembly), build...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
55

2. EAP1190/1/6/9/48

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/48
Title:
The Residence.
Scope & Content:
The southern aspect of the Residence. The foreground is veldt, without any garden. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 22cm, width 31cm. Condition of original material: Negligible damage (foxing, creased). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): La...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

3. EAP1190/1/6/9/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/2
Title:
Moving the Bruce Telescope.
Scope & Content:
Three people manoeuvring the tube (with optics removed) of the Bruce Telescope, seen from the southwest. The north pier and drive assembly (exposed) can be seen. The declination counterweight is at the top of frame, and is supported by wooden beams. At far right, back to camera, is John S. Paras...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

4. 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

5. EAP1190/1/6/9/47

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/47
Title:
The Residence and garage.
Scope & Content:
The eastern aspect of the Residence, looking up the hill. In the foreground, a garden has been laid out, marked out by rocks. One garage door is open and a vehicle can be glimpsed inside. PB13_0047 and PB13_0049 are the same image, except that the latter has a sepia-like tint. PLB02_0005 is the ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

6. EAP1190/1/6/9/49

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/49
Title:
The Residence and garage.
Scope & Content:
The eastern aspect of the Residence, looking up the hill. In the foreground, a garden has been laid out, marked out by rocks. One garage door is open and a vehicle can be glimpsed inside. PB13_0047 and PB13_0049 are the same image, except that the latter has a sepia-like tint. PLB02_0005 is the ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

7. EAP1190/1/6/9/54

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/54
Title:
Scene from Arequipa.
Scope & Content:
Scene from Arequipa. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 21cm, width 31cm. Condition of original material: Negligible damage (dirty, blemish). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. Editor(s): Unrestricted. V...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

8. EAP1190/1/6/9/55

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/55
Title:
Scene from Arequipa.
Scope & Content:
Scene from Arequipa. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 21cm, width 31cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (blemished). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. Editor(s): Unrestricted. Volume num...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

9. EAP1190/1/6/9/17

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/17
Title:
The 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope.
Scope & Content:
Interior view of the 60-inch Rockefeller Building, looking west, showing the telescope and observer's platform. The Newtonian secondary mirror assembly is visible. No instrument appears to be installed at the Newtonian focus. Well-composed image. PLB35_0029 and PB13_0017 are similar. n/a. Exte...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

10. 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

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