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811. EAP1190/1/6/9/29

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/29
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. 13 people are visible. The print has a sepia tint. PB13_0029 and PB13_0011 are duplicates, and de...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

812. EAP1190/1/6/10/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/10/1
Title:
The Sutherland observing site of the SAAO.
Scope & Content:
Typed caption in Afrikaans: "Die Suid-Afrikaanse nasionale Sterrewag by Sutherland waar die re-aluminisering gedoen is.". Translation: "The South African national Observatory at Sutherland where the re-aluminising was done.". PB14_0001 and PB14_0002 were part of a poster display titled: "Telesco...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

813. EAP1190/1/6/10/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/10/8
Title:
Globular cluster omega Centauri (NGC 5139).
Scope & Content:
Circular image on a white background. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 25cm, width 30cm. Condition of original material: Moderate damage (dirty, foxing, curled, creased, dog-eared). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): L...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

814. EAP1190/1/6/10/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/10/11
Title:
Boyden Observatory during the 1950s and 60s.
Scope & Content:
Title from caption. Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site, with detailed handwritten caption describing the instruments and buildings shown in the image. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph, mounted on card. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 19cm, width 26cm. Condition of original mate...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

815. EAP1190/1/6/11/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/11/4
Title:
Occultation of beta Sco by Jupiter, 1971 May 13.
Scope & Content:
Written on back: "Plate 1a ("b" crossed out) / Occultation of beta Sco / 12 May 1971 / ("12 May 1971" crossed out) / ("13 May 1971" crossed out)". South and east orientation arrows. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Condition of original material: Stable. Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

816. EAP1190/1/6/11/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/11/11
Title:
Occultation of beta Sco by Jupiter, 1971 May 13.
Scope & Content:
Written on back: "Plate 1[b?] / Occultation of beta Sco / 13 May 1971". South and east orientation arrows. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Condition of original material: Stable. Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. Editor(s): Unrestricted. Volume numb...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

817. EAP1190/1/6/11/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/11/12
Title:
Displays and other devices in a dimly-lit room.
Scope & Content:
Unidentified male partially visible at the right. Both displays show Jupiter with a dark marking near one pole. The date on one display reads "30-07-94", suggesting this is an observation of the aftermath of the collision of a comet with Jupiter. The location is presumably the warm room of the 6...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

818. EAP1190/1/6/11/22

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/11/22
Title:
Mirror cell and bottom end of 60-inch telescope.
Scope & Content:
Written on back: "note extra weights / 2 / Also position of Bolts to hold brackets for Long Screws". Also, in pencil, in centre, "n", "u" or mirrored "2". n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Condition of original material: Stable. Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

819. EAP1190/1/6/11/49

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/11/49
Title:
60-inch mirror and cell separated from telescope tube.
Scope & Content:
Mirror and cell rest on a triangular stand. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Condition of original material: Stable. Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. Editor(s): Unrestricted. Volume number: N/a. Original institution reference: PB15_P0637.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

820. EAP1190/1/6/11/55

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/11/55
Title:
Three steam wagons carting the 60-inch telescope parts.
Scope & Content:
Image mirrored. Has sepia-like tint. See PLB39_0017. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Condition of original material: Stable. Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. Editor(s): Unrestricted. Volume number: N/a. Original institution reference: PB15_P0643.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1