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1. EAP1190/1/5/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/2
Title:
Boyden Lantern Slides Box 4: Telescopes and astronomical objects.
Scope & Content:
A collection of slides showing telescopes, observatories, astronomers, and astronomical objects. Several images illustrate the history of Harvard College Observatory, showing scenes from the USA, Peru, and Chile. Two images show Harlow Shapley and Solon Bailey. Other well-known observatories in ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
99

2. EAP1190/1/5/2/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/2/2
Title:
Crated telescope mirror and hat.
Scope & Content:
Two unidentified people, partially visible, stand on opposite sides of a large wooden crate, which has its lid open. Inside is a large mirror, reflective side uppermost, inside a cell. Packing material can be seen around the cell. On top of the mirror lies a pith helmet, a very unusual place to ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

3. EAP1190/1/5/2/88

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/2/88
Title:
Dana-Palmer House, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Scope & Content:
Printed label: "HARVARD COLLEGE OBSERVATORY". Hand-written: "E 12827 / Dana House. First Home of H.C.O. 1839-1846. / Dupl". Red dot glued on to label. Rectangular sticker marked "D 20 [struck through]" attached to label. Rectangular sticker marked "D" attached near corner of slide. n/a. Extent...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

4. EAP1190/1/5/2/32

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/2/32
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building, 1931 July 22.
Scope & Content:
Construction site seen from roughly west-southwest, showing the cutting into the bedrock within which the 60-inch building will be constructed. A metal and wood frame can be seen within the cutting. Several people are visible. Hand-written label: "BOYDEN STATION. - So. AFRICA / 60[inch] tel. bui...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5. EAP1190/1/5/2/20

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/2/20
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller building under construction, 1931 September 21.
Scope & Content:
Construction site of the 60-inch building, seen from the west. The building's primary brick work is partially completed. Within the pit, the south pier is being constructed. The top of a crane standing in the pit can be seen. A "RANSOME" machine is visible in the midground. Near the left edge of...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

6. EAP1190/1/5/2/21

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/2/21
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller building under construction, 1931 November 29.
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, seen from the north-west. The walls and roof trusses of the turret are in place. The south pier can be seen inside the building. The curtain wall of the entrance is partially complete. An American flag flies from a pole, held by an individual, on the roof. S...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

7. EAP1190/1/5/2/28

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/2/28
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller building under construction, 1931 November 29.
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, seen from the north-west. The walls and roof trusses of the turret are in place. The south pier can be seen inside the building. The curtain wall of the entrance is partially complete. An American flag flies from a pole, held by an individual, on the roof. S...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

8. EAP1190/1/5/2/36

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/2/36
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller, 1931 November 11.
Scope & Content:
A group of people working with metal truss pieces on the Rockefeller construction site. Hand-written label: "BOYDEN STATION. - So. AFRICA / Rivetting 60[inch] turret trusses / (Nov. 11, 1931)". PLB36_0013 and LSB04_0036 are derivatives. n/a. Extent: 1 lantern slide. Size and dimensions of ori...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

9. EAP1190/1/5/2/47

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/2/47
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller building under construction, 1931 September 21.
Scope & Content:
Construction site of the 60-inch building, seen from the west. The building's primary brick work is partially completed. Within the pit, the south pier is being constructed. The top of a crane standing in the pit can be seen. A "RANSOME" machine is visible in the midground. Near the left edge of...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

10. EAP1190/1/5/2/24

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/2/24
Title:
Group photograph outside a building, with dog.
Scope & Content:
6 people and 1 dog posing for a group photograph. Lady fourth from left holds a tripod-mounted box camera. White dot glued on at bottom-left of slide. n/a. Extent: 1 lantern slide. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2 cm, width 10.2 cm, thickness 0.2 cm. Condition of original...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1