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Project / Collection Boyden Observatory Archive Level [40] File

151. EAP1190/1/7/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/14
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 27: Comet Peltier, zodiacal light, and reproductions
Scope & Content:
Two images of astronomical objects are presented in this set of images: Comet Peltier, imaged in 1936, and the zodiacal light, imaged in 1932. The latter plate, however, appears fogged, rendering the subtle zodiacal light all but impossible to make out. A faded pencilled note on the plate box re...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
2

152. EAP1190/1/7/15

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/15
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 32: Boyden Observatory, 60-inch dome construction
Scope & Content:
A collection of images, from June 1931 to June 1932, showing progress on the construction of the turret for the 60-inch telescope at Boyden Observatory. Of special interest are two images which show the truss work being assembled in Johannesburg in the yard of the manufacturer. A faded pencilled...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
15

153. 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

154. 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

155. 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

156. 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

157. EAP1190/1/7/20

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/20
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 38: Solar eclipse
Scope & Content:
Two images taking during a solar eclipse. Both images are undated, but this may be the 01 Oct 1940 event, documented elsewhere. 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(...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
2

158. 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

159. EAP1190/1/7/22

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/22
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 40: People at Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
A collection of images of unidentified adults (presumably members of staff) and children at Boyden Observatory. One image shows a cat cautiously assessing a puff adder. All the images are undated. n/a. Extent: 7 glass plates. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7c...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
7