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Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/1/8
Title:: A. W. Roberts' variable star observations for 1917.
Scope & Content:: Summary of observations made between 1917 January 10 and 1917 December 22. Several comments about clock time. Previously listed as R013. Found in a brown paper wrapped bundle (T 85 mm), tied with string, labelled "ROBERTS' VISUAL OBSERVATIONS 1910", in a Waltons storage box marked R013 and label...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 10 Jan 1917-22 Dec 1917
Extent:: 219

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/1/9
Title:: A. W. Roberts' variable star observations for 1901 (Packet B) (Part 1 of 2).
Scope & Content:: Summary of observations made between 1901 April 18 and 1901 June 13. Previously listed as R030. Found in a bundle (T 28 mm) in a Waltons storage box marked R030 and labelled "ROBERTS VISUAL OBSERVATIONS 1901 (B)". n/a. Extent: Approximately 223 loose, unnumbered pages (209 blank sides). Size ...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 18 Apr 1901-13 Jun 1901
Extent:: 223

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/1/10
Title:: A. W. Roberts' variable star observations for 1901 (Packet B) (Part 2 of 2).
Scope & Content:: Summary of observations made between 1901 June 13 and 1901 July 24. Previously listed as R030. Found in a bundle (T 28 mm) in a Waltons storage box marked R030 and labelled "ROBERTS VISUAL OBSERVATIONS 1901 (B)". n/a. Extent: Approximately 240 loose, unnumbered pages (236 blank sides). Size a...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 13 Jun 1901-24 Jul 1901
Extent:: 243

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/1/11
Title:: A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of S Normae.
Scope & Content:: Observations of S Nor (5823). On one cover sheet the star is designated "R [deleted] S Normae. 5823". Includes notes, diagrams, graphs (1892 – 1920), and observations (1902 January 06 to 1920 May 21). Previously listed as R037. Found as a bundle of documents (T 45 mm), not wrapped in brown paper...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 06 Jan 1902-21 May 1920
Extent:: 158

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/1/12
Title:: A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of AF Carinae and RR Carinae.
Scope & Content:: Observations of AF Carinae (Ch 3663a, CD -58°3107) and RR Carinae (Ch 3569, AGC 13624). RR Car draft article, notes, calculations and observations (1895 April 24 to 1916 November 16). AF Car draft article, notes, calculations and observations (1908 January 05 to 1916 November 16). The original o...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 24 Apr 1895-16 Nov 1916
Extent:: 197

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/1/13
Title:: A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of T Tucanae.
Scope & Content:: Observations of T Tuc (Ch 8124, CPD -62°6358). Includes notes, diagrams, draft articles, observations (1904 June 08 to 1916 December 24), and a note from Walter Hubert Cox (Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope), dated 1903 September 04 (or April 09) about the discovery of this star's variability...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 08 Jun 1904-24 Dec 1916
Extent:: 198

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/1/14
Title:: A. W. Roberts Miscellaneous Papers No. 10 (Part 1 of 2).
Scope & Content:: Collection of essays, letters, and notes by A.W. Roberts. Most are undated. Except for one, all items are astronomically themed, mostly about variable stars. The exception is a 15-page essay titled "The outlook with regard to the South African Native.". Some items are about Sir David Gill (Astro...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 1890-1925
Extent:: 332

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/1/15
Title:: A. W. Roberts Miscellaneous Papers No. 10 (Part 2 of 2).
Scope & Content:: An undated collection of papers, which, with a single exception, are astronomically themed, mostly about variable stars. The single exception is one page headed "Third Year - Boys." listing 10 names and surnames. The bulk of the material, about 275 pages, consists of calculations and diagrams re...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 1890-1925
Extent:: 335

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/1/16
Title:: A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of T Pavonis and other stars (Part 3 of 3).
Scope & Content:: Handwritten notes, calculations, diagrams, light curves, and observations of 3 stars. T Pavonis (Ch 7077): draft article and summary of observations (1896 September 07 - 1916 December 30). S Carinae (without title page): draft article, no observation summary. T Sculptoris (Ch 146): draft article...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 07 Sep 1896-30 Dec 1916
Extent:: 187

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1190/1/1/17
Title:: A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of S Sculptoris and other stars.
Scope & Content:: The material consists of data on five stars, and two letters. Stars: S Sculptoris (Ch 62) draft article. RV Sagittarii (Ch 6608) draft article. S Pictoris (Ch 1850) draft article and summary of observations (1896 April 02 to 1918 April 30). S Gruis draft article (without a title page) and summar...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 20 Aug 1895-30 Apr 1918
Extent:: 175

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