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1. EAP1190/1/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7
Title:
Photographic Plates
Scope & Content:
255 photographic glass plate negatives (gelatin dry plates), stored in 23 original plate boxes, haphazardly arranged. All appear to be original plates, mostly exposed in the early 1930s. About half (127) show buildings, telescopes, instruments and people at Boyden Observatory, South Africa, most...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
255

2. EAP1190/1/7/16

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/16
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 33: Boyden Observatory, aerial views
Scope & Content:
Two early (pre-1940) aerial views of Boyden Observatory, showing the telescope enclosures and other structures on the site. n/a. Extent: 2 glass plates. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. Condition of original material: Stable. Author(s)/C...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
2

3. EAP1190/1/7/21

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/21
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 39: Boyden Observatory, 60-inch telescope
Scope & Content:
A valuable series of images documenting progress, during May 1932, on the assembly of the 60-inch telescope and mounting. Of particular interest is an earlier image of 3 steam wagons carting the 60-inch telescope parts to the site. n/a. Extent: 18 glass plates. Size and dimensions of original...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
18

4. EAP1190/1/7/18

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 35: Boyden Observatory, telescopes (Set 1)
Scope & Content:
A collection of images of several of the original telescopes at Boyden Observatory, providing a valuable record of the early equipment. Of particular interest is an image of 3 steam wagons carting the 60-inch telescope parts to the site. The telescopes depicted are the 60-inch Rockefeller Reflec...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
38

5. EAP1190/1/7/17

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/17
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 34: People (groups and individuals)
Scope & Content:
A collection of group photos of people, at Boyden Observatory and elsewhere. John Stefanos Paraskevopoulos (Director of the Observatory, 1927-1951, nicknamed "Dr Paras") appears in several images. A faded pencilled note on the plate box reads: "Groups and individuals / Dr Paras / Groups + (illeg...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
14

6. EAP1190/1/7/19

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 36: Boyden Observatory (60-inch dome construction) and Boyden scenes.
Scope & Content:
A valuable series of images documenting progress, from June 1931 to June 1932, on the construction of the 60-inch telescope enclosure. A few images are general site views showing several other enclosures. A faded pencilled note on the plate box reads: "Aug '84 60 inch dome construction ?60". n/...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
21

7. EAP1190/1/7/17/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/17/3
Title:
Unidentified male at Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Unidentified male in long pants, long-sleeve shirt, and tie, standing with hands in pockets, outside the Administrative Building. In the background, the 10-inch Metcalf enclosure (left) and 3-inch Ross-Fecker enclosure (right) can be seen. Early-period photograph since the terrain is treeless. T...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

8. EAP1190/1/7/17/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/17/14
Title:
2 people at Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Unidentified male and female outside the Administrative Building. In the background, the 10-inch Metcalf enclosure (left) and 3-inch Ross-Fecker enclosure (right) can be seen. Early-period photograph since the terrain is treeless. The male appears in PLB34_0003. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Si...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

9. EAP1190/1/7/18/37

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/37
Title:
The 10-inch Metcalf Triplet with open roof
Scope & Content:
The 10-inch Metcalf Triplet, seen facing east-southeast. The roof is rolled open, and the door in the western wall is also open. The south pier of the mounting can be seen. The three telescopes (and mounting) have a dark colour. The first plate with this instrument was taken 1927 September. Thre...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

10. EAP1190/1/7/16/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/16/2
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory and surroundings.
Scope & Content:
An aerial view of Boyden Observatory koppie, looking roughly south-west, showing 8 telescope enclosures and support buildings. The paved path to the Patrol Telescope and the 60-inch are clearly shown. A Stevenson screen is clearly visible south of the Administrative Building. The garage has a si...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

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