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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1190/1 Subject Human settlements Level [40] File

1. EAP1190/1/1/15

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

2. EAP1190/1/1/53

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/53
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of L2 Puppis (Part 1 of 2).
Scope & Content:
Observations of L2 Puppis (Ch 2583, AGC 9197). Includes draft articles, notes, registers of observations, and original observations (1896 January 02 to 1920 May 19). One note is on page with the letterhead of the "UNION PARLIAMENT - SOUTH AFRICA / HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. / CAPE TOWN.". Previously lis...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
263

3. EAP1190/1/5/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/1
Title:
Boyden Lantern Slides Box 3: Scenery (including South American), astronomical objects, diagrams, Boyden Observatory, and Mazelspoort.
Scope & Content:
A collection of images of Boyden Observatory grounds and environs, 1930-1931. A remarkable photograph shows the Residence and garage under snow. An image dated 1930 June shows 3 steam wagons carting the 60-inch telescope parts to the Observatory site. n/a. Extent: 6 lantern slides. Size and d...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
6

4. 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

5. EAP1190/1/6/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/1
Title:
Boyden Photo Box 01: Early telescopes and construction at Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch enclosure and assembly of the mount. Early views of the ADH mirror cell. All photos undated. n/a. Extent: 31 black-and-white photographic prints. Custodial history: N/a. Arrangement: N/a. Alternative calendar and date: N/a, N/a Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Sc...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
31

6. EAP1190/1/6/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/2
Title:
Boyden Photo Box 02: Telescopes, site construction and aerial views of Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Views at Boyden from around 1930 to mid 1950s. Construction of the 60-inch enclosure and engine shed, and assembly of the 60-inch mount. Views of the 10-inch Metcalf telescope. Aerial views of the site, showing the 60-inch and several enclosures not frequently imaged: the Hamburg-Schmidt, the Da...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
47

7. EAP1190/1/6/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/3
Title:
Boyden Photo Box 03: Telescopes and people of Boyden Observatory, early 20th century.
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
42

8. EAP1190/1/6/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/4
Title:
Boyden Photo Box 04: Arrival of the ADH Telescope
Scope & Content:
Majority of images concern the ADH Telescope: it's arrival at Bloemfontein railway station, Bart and Priscilla Bok at the station, and transport of the components in crates by a lorry to the observatory site. Includes a rare view of the construction of the ADH enclosure. Other photos show the 24...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
36

9. EAP1190/1/6/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/5
Title:
Boyden Photo Box 05: Telescopes and buildings at Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
34

10. EAP1190/1/6/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/6
Title:
Boyden Photo Box 10: Telescopes and buildings at Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Views of Boyden Observatory telescopes (3-inch Camera building, 10-inch Metcalf, 13-inch and ADH Telescopes, 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope, and coelostat) and buildings (Office Building, Residence, workshop, aluminising tank, construction of 60-inch enclosure). Several aerial views of the site, ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
54