Loading mineral water in Szejke Bath near Odorheiu Secuiesc
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Extent and format of original material: 6,5/9cm gelatin dry-plate negative. Kováts Photographic Museum reference: 418. Digital filename of TIFF image: EAP1130_U 152_03672.
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 ...
Boyden Photo Box 03: Telescopes and people of Boyden Observatory, early 20th century.
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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...
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...
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...
Boyden Photo Box 05: Telescopes and buildings at Boyden Observatory
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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...
Municipal water works, seen from the north-northeast.
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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 ...
Boyden Photo Box 13: Telescopes, site construction, and buildings of Boyden Observatory
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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...
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the west-northwest.
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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-...
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the north-west.
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Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the north-west. The 60-inch enclosure is being constructed; the turret walls are unclad but a small section of the roofing material is in place. The shrouded telescope can be seen inside. The two ancillary buildings have not been built yet. The electri...