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5271. EAP1190/1/7/6/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/6/6
Title:
Cloudscape seen from Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Rare view of the Residence garden and trellises. Looking east-southeast. At the left of frame the Transit and 8-inch enclosures can be seen. In front of the Transit building is the Stevenson screen, in front of which is a smaller structure (perhaps a rain gauge?). Note pile of rubble at extreme ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5272. EAP1190/1/7/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/7
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 16: People, telescopes and urban scenes
Scope & Content:
A set of images which may relate to an expedition to observe a solar eclipse. Several images show street scenes in Murraysburg and Cradock, South Africa. A well-observed solar eclipse occurred on 01 Oct 1940. There is also a series of images showing people (including observatory director John St...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
16

5273. EAP1190/1/7/7/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/7/1
Title:
John S. Paraskevopoulos with a mounted three-camera instrument
Scope & Content:
John S. Paraskevopoulos standing next to an equatorial fork mount, carrying three cameras, on a temporary stand. On the far right is a plank of wood, planted vertically, carrying a mechanical device consisting of a chain, weights, and gears. The chain runs to the mount and is presumably a drive ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5274. EAP1190/1/7/7/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/7/2
Title:
Cradock street scene
Scope & Content:
Cradock street scene. Looking approximately north towards the Dutch Reformed Church. "The Karoo Garden" visible in foreground. No obvious astronomical content or connection with Boyden Observatory. PLB16_0003 and PLB16_0002 are related. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of origi...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5275. EAP1190/1/7/7/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/7/3
Title:
Cradock street scene
Scope & Content:
Cradock street scene. Looking approximately north towards the Dutch Reformed Church. "The Karoo Garden" visible in foreground. At extreme left edge of the frame, the building with the small, curious gable is, today (2022), the Public Library. No obvious astronomical content or connection with Bo...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5276. EAP1190/1/7/7/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/7/4
Title:
Unknown male with a mounted three-camera instrument
Scope & Content:
An unknown male, in overalls, standing next to an equatorial fork mount, carrying three cameras, on a temporary stand. On the far right is a plank of wood, planted vertically, carrying a mechanical device consisting of a chain, weights, and gears. The chain runs to the mount and is presumably a ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5277. EAP1190/1/7/7/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/7/5
Title:
Murraysburg street scene.
Scope & Content:
Murraysburg street scene. Identification made on the basis of the appearance of the Dutch Reformed Church, which is partially visible on the right, which has a distinctive multi-steeple tower and perimeter fence. In the foreground, an unidentified person wearing a dress and spectacles interacts ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5278. EAP1190/1/7/7/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/7/6
Title:
Two males with a mounted three-camera instrument
Scope & Content:
Two unknown males, one in a tattered suit, standing next to an equatorial fork mount, carrying three cameras, on a temporary stand. On the far right is a plank of wood, planted vertically, carrying a mechanical device consisting of a chain, weights, and gears. The chain runs to the mount and is ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5279. EAP1190/1/7/7/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/7/7
Title:
Two males with a mounted three-camera instrument and a small telescope
Scope & Content:
Two unknown males next to an equatorial fork mount, carrying three cameras, on a temporary stand. One male is seated, the other is squatting. On the far left is a small telescope on a tall tripod. On the far right is a plank of wood, planted vertically, carrying a mechanical device consisting of...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5280. EAP1190/1/7/7/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/7/9
Title:
Street scene in unknown location
Scope & Content:
Street scene. An unidentified male stands besides a motorcar parked on a dirt road. Behind the wheel of the vehicle is an unidentified female. In the background, behind a fence, is a single-story building with a veranda and multiple windows. Behind the building a multi-bladed windpump is partial...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

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