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1. EAP1190/1/6/7/42

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/7/42
Title:
Boyden Station, Arequipa, Peru.
Scope & Content:
Written on back: "The former [struck out] southern station of the Harvard College Observatory in Arequipa, Peru, with the volcano El Misti in the background", "3 col Friend for astronomical article Saturdays issue". PB11_0042 and PB11_0007 are duplicates. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and d...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

2. EAP1190/1/6/8/28

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/28
Title:
Aluminising tank, Sutherland.
Scope & Content:
Two people, Eric Banner and Joe Churms (staff members, South African Astronomical Observatory), looking down at a mirror in an aluminising tank. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 21cm, width 26cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (crease...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

3. EAP1190/1/6/8/41

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/41
Title:
Construction the aluminising tank.
Scope & Content:
Written on back: "TANK IN PLACE WITH WALLS OF BUILDING PARTLY UP". Aluminising tank in lined pit. Two walls of enclosure visible. Written on the lid of the aluminising tank: "UNIVERSITY OF THE O.F.S. / ASTRONOMY [DEPT?] / BLOEMFONTEIN / GOODS...". n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimension...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

4. EAP1190/1/6/9/40

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/40
Title:
Distant aerial view of Boyden Observatory looking south-southwest.
Scope & Content:
In the foreground is the Modder River and Modder River Dam. Several structures are on the south bank, including a large fortress-like building. Near the middle of the frame are large rectangular ponds, presumably part of the municipal water works. In the middle background is the Observatory kopp...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5. EAP1190/1/6/11/57

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/11/57
Title:
Portrait of A. W. Roberts.
Scope & Content:
Alexander William Roberts (1857-1938) was a Scottish-born South African teacher, astronomer, and politician. He was a prolific variable star observer. His original observing notes were donated to Boyden Observatory, Bloemfontein, South Africa. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Condition of original ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

6. EAP1190/1/7/7/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/7/2
Title:
Cradock street scene
Scope & Content:
Cradock street scene. Looking approximately north towards the Dutch Reformed Church. "The Karoo Garden" visible in foreground. No obvious astronomical content or connection with Boyden Observatory. PLB16_0003 and PLB16_0002 are related. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of origi...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

7. EAP1190/1/7/7/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/7/3
Title:
Cradock street scene
Scope & Content:
Cradock street scene. Looking approximately north towards the Dutch Reformed Church. "The Karoo Garden" visible in foreground. At extreme left edge of the frame, the building with the small, curious gable is, today (2022), the Public Library. No obvious astronomical content or connection with Bo...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

8. EAP1190/1/7/7/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/7/5
Title:
Murraysburg street scene.
Scope & Content:
Murraysburg street scene. Identification made on the basis of the appearance of the Dutch Reformed Church, which is partially visible on the right, which has a distinctive multi-steeple tower and perimeter fence. In the foreground, an unidentified person wearing a dress and spectacles interacts ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

9. EAP1190/1/7/7/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/7/9
Title:
Street scene in unknown location
Scope & Content:
Street scene. An unidentified male stands besides a motorcar parked on a dirt road. Behind the wheel of the vehicle is an unidentified female. In the background, behind a fence, is a single-story building with a veranda and multiple windows. Behind the building a multi-bladed windpump is partial...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

10. EAP1190/1/7/7/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/7/10
Title:
Murraysburg street scene.
Scope & Content:
A tree-lined dirt road with electricity poles and street lights. Several cars are parked on both sides of the road, often in the shade of the trees. On the right is a lamp pole used as a fingerpost. The approximate directions (but not distances) to 8 settlements are shown. Based on triangulation...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1