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51. EAP1190/1/7/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/1
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 2: Boyden Observatory Residence
Scope & Content:
A collection of images of the Boyden Observatory terrain, many featuring the Director's Residence (the house traditionally occupied by the Director or superintendent of the Observatory). All photos are undated. Written in faded pencil on the plate box in which the images were found is "Boyden fo...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
8

52. EAP1190/1/2/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/2/6
Title:
Log Book: 13-inch Boyden Refractor Spectrum Plates: A and F stars (Book A) (Book II)
Scope & Content:
Two lists of HR stars for a programme of spectral photography. Entries are followed by pencilled-in plate numbers. Title from the cover: "A5 and F8 type stars / Book II / And / NEW REQUISITION OF FEB 13, 1948 FOR A & F STARS.". One list is crossed out, with a note reading: "Leave to be taken...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
31

53. 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

54. EAP1190/1/1/42

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/42
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of R Reticuli.
Scope & Content:
Observations of R Reticuli (Ch 1635, Madras 1864 No. 163), including notes, calculations, diagrams, light curves, a draft article and observations (1891 May 08 - 1916 November 16). Previously listed as R043. Found in a brown paper wrapped bundle, tied with string, labelled "R RETICULI", in a Wal...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
324

55. EAP1190/1/1/59

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/59
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of S Phoenicis.
Scope & Content:
Observations of S Phoenicis (Ch 8604). Cover page titled "S Phoenicis. 86041". Elsewhere, written as "(8604[deleted]3) S Phoenicis GC 32334" and "S Phoenices 8604". Includes a draft article, observation register, notes, diagrams, and observations (1895 August 20 to 1916 December 21). Includes a ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
221

56. EAP1190/1/7/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/11
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 21: People in traditional dress.
Scope & Content:
A collection of group photos of people, at Boyden Observatory and elsewhere, and 1 unidentified landscape image. Some of the group photos show people in formal wear, and in relation to a bride or groom. Most people are unidentified. A faded pencilled note on the plate box reads: "Natives". n/a....
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
19

57. EAP1190/1/6/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/10
Title:
Boyden Photo Box 14: Aerial views of Boyden Observatory, the 60-inch telescope, and celestial objects
Scope & Content:
Aerial views (1932, 1960s), the 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope and its mirror in a vacuum chamber, and several astronomical objects (bright nebulae, star clusters, Milky Way star fields, and the Magellanic Clouds). n/a. Extent: 14 photographic prints (11 black-and-white, 3 colour). Custodial h...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
14

58. EAP1190/1/7/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/5
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 11: Total lunar eclipse (1946 June 14) and Michiel Bester with Sky Patrol telescope
Scope & Content:
A series of images of the Moon undergoing a total lunar eclipse, on 14 Jun 1946, photographed with the 13-inch Boyden Refractor. A faded pencilled note on the plate box reads: "Total eclipse June 1946 / June 14, 1946". Also included in the box, probably misplaced, is 1 undated image of Michiel J...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
13

59. EAP1190/1/1/49

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/49
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of R Arae or S Arae.
Scope & Content:
Includes calculations, diagrams, a draft article, register of observations, and original observations (1892 June 14 to 1917 June 26) of R or S Arae. In the draft article, the star name is written as an R and S superposed. Noticeable footprints on most of the booklets. n/a. Extent: Approximatel...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
136

60. EAP1190/1/1/72

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/72
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of S Crucis (Part 2 of 3).
Scope & Content:
Diagrams and several observation registers (1891 July 28 to 1920 May 22), of S Crucis. Previously listed as R067. Papers (T 75 mm) found in a Waltons storage box marked R067 and labelled "S CRUCIS / DATA INGEVOER". n/a. Extent: 205 loose, unnumbered pages (181 blank sides) in 4 bundles. Size ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
205