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1. EAP760/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP760/1
Title:
The Tīrthalāl Naghabhanī Archive (TLA)
Scope & Content:
This collection contains the following 6 series: EAP760/1/1: Candannāth Papers, 1867-1918 EAP760/1/2: Tīrthalāl Collection (TLC) [The Family and the Regime], 1763-1968 EAP760/1/3: Financial Transactions, 1860-1983 EAP760/1/4: Photographs, 1989-1996 EAP760/1/5: Family Collection (TLF), 1125-1996 ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English, Hindi, Maithili, Nepali, Newari, Newari, Classical, Not applicable, and Sanskrit
Date Range:
1125-2006
Extent:
11039 TIFF images

2. EAP1104/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1104/11
Title:
Private Collection of Royal family of Cussimbazar (Roy)
Scope & Content:
Custodial history: Around 1700 AD Ajodhya Ram Roy of Pirojpur village near Bhagabangola and the river Padma (who traced his descent from Patrasayer of Burdwan District) came with his family to settle down in Cossimbazar, a renowned port city of Bengal closed to Murshidabad, the capital of the Na...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Bengali, English, and Not applicable
Date Range:
1st half of the 19th century-1st half of the 20th century
Extent:
2818 TIFF images

3. EAP1190/1/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6
Title:
Photographic Prints
Scope & Content:
The majority of the material dates from the 1930s, and the 1950s. 2 images were taken in the 1970s and 1 in 1994. Several of the prints are from glass plate negatives held in the collection and described elsewhere. Themes in this series include the Observatory site and its development, views of ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
508

4. EAP1190/1/6/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/3
Title:
Boyden Photo Box 03: Telescopes and people of Boyden Observatory, early 20th century.
Scope & Content:
Views of the 60-inch Rockefeller, ADH Telescope, 24-inch Bruce Telescope, and 8-inch Bache enclosure. Several unknown telescopes (not from Boyden) are also depicted. Aerial image of the site, and a rare view of the nearby municipal water works (27 Jul 1931). Several group photos, on which John S...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
42

5. EAP1190/1/6/3/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/3/4
Title:
Large outdoor group manoeuvring heavy object.
Scope & Content:
Written on back: "Water Works Mazelspoort / Monday - 27 July 1931". n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8cm, width 11cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (curled). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-R...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

6. EAP1190/1/6/3/35

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/3/35
Title:
Municipal water works, seen from the north.
Scope & Content:
Large white structure (pump house?) in background with three buses. Curved lawn area, terraces, outdoor seating and outbuildings (left edge). In the background is Harvard koppie; at far right the Office Building, Residence, and Garage can be seen. The prominent hill in the centre of image is the...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

7. EAP1190/1/6/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/5
Title:
Boyden Photo Box 05: Telescopes and buildings at Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Images of the 10-inch Metcalf and camera, 16-inch Nishimura Cassegrain, the 16-inch telescope, the 60-inch, and the coelostat (from inside the enclosure). The Office Building, and a workshop/technical building. View of the Observatory site, and a rare view of the nearby municipal water works. Al...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
34

8. EAP1190/1/6/5/30

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/5/30
Title:
Municipal water works, seen from the north-northeast.
Scope & Content:
Large white structure (pump house?) in background with four buses and two motor cars. Curved lawn area, terraces, outdoor seating and outbuildings (left edge). In the background is Harvard koppie; the Office Building, Residence, and Garage can be seen. The prominent hill at the left of frame is ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

9. 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

10. 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