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Project / Collection Boyden Observatory Archive Level [41] Item

461. EAP1190/1/6/8/32

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/32
Title:
Early structures at Boyden Observatory.
Scope & Content:
Fascinating view of the instrument row under construction: (l.t.r.) Transit, 8-inch Bache, 3-inch Camera, 10-inch Metcalf, 13-inch Clarke, Bruce Telescope pier. The Residence and Office Building can also be seen. Old kraal and new fencing visible in left-foreground. Photo has uneven yellowish ca...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

462. EAP1190/1/6/8/33

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/33
Title:
Early view of the 60-inch Rockefeller construction site.
Scope & Content:
An early view of the 60-inch Rockefeller construction site, looking north-east. The rock cutting for the building is still relatively small. Several people can be seen working in the cutting. PB13_0034 and PB12_0033 are derivatives. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original m...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

463. EAP1190/1/6/8/34

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/34
Title:
Early view of the 60-inch Rockefeller construction site.
Scope & Content:
An early view of the 60-inch Rockefeller construction site, looking east-northeast. The rock cutting for the building is still relatively small. Several people can be seen. A vertical pole is held erect inside the cutting. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: H...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

464. EAP1190/1/6/8/35

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/35
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building, 1931 November 11.
Scope & Content:
Written on back: "Harvard koppie, Mazelspoort, November 11, 1931. / Construction of the bottom ring of the 60 inch turret.". Duplicate of LSB04_0031 etc. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 18cm, width 25cm. Condition of original material: Slight damag...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

465. EAP1190/1/6/8/36

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/36
Title:
Construction of Engine Shed of the 60-inch Rockefeller.
Scope & Content:
A large gear is being lowered into the roofless engine shed. PB12_0036, PB02_0031 and PB02_0032 are duplicates. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 24cm, width 14cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (creased). Author(s)/Creator(s): Englis...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

466. EAP1190/1/6/8/37

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/37
Title:
Construction of the Engine Shed and 60-inch Rockefeller building.
Scope & Content:
Construction of an Engine Shed (foreground). Written on back: "Boyden (Mazelspoort), Construction of 60 in turret (early 1930's)". n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 19cm, width 26cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (blemished). Author(...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

467. EAP1190/1/6/8/38

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/38
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building.
Scope & Content:
Moving the telescope cradle in to the turret. See PLB32_0005. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 18cm, width 27cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (creased). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

468. EAP1190/1/6/8/39

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/39
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building.
Scope & Content:
Moving the telescope cradle in to the turret. See PB13_0008. Photo has yellowish cast. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 17cm, width 24cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (faded, scratched, yellowed, edge damage). Author(s)/Creator(s):...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

469. EAP1190/1/6/8/40

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/40
Title:
Construction the aluminising tank.
Scope & Content:
Written on back: "3". n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 15cm, width 26cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (water damage). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. Editor(s): Unrestricted. Volume...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

470. EAP1190/1/6/8/41

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/41
Title:
Construction the aluminising tank.
Scope & Content:
Written on back: "TANK IN PLACE WITH WALLS OF BUILDING PARTLY UP". Aluminising tank in lined pit. Two walls of enclosure visible. Written on the lid of the aluminising tank: "UNIVERSITY OF THE O.F.S. / ASTRONOMY [DEPT?] / BLOEMFONTEIN / GOODS...". n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimension...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

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