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Container Reference (shelfmark) EAP1190/1/7/18 Subject Architecture

11. EAP1190/1/7/18/16

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/16
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building, 1931 July 22.
Scope & Content:
Construction site seen from roughly west-southwest, showing the cutting into the bedrock within which the 60-inch building will be constructed. A metal and wood frame can be seen within the cutting. 13 people are visible. One holds a pick aloft. Hand-written label: "BOYDEN STATION. - So.AFRICA /...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

12. EAP1190/1/7/18/20

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/20
Title:
Recently completed 60-inch Rockefeller building
Scope & Content:
The completed 60-inch Rockefeller, seen from the south-west looking squarely at the entrance. Grasses cover the foreground. In front of the engine sheds, several thin dark poles stick up from the ground. No trees or people are shown in the image. Contrasty image. White dot sticker attached: "22h...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

13. EAP1190/1/7/18/23

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/23
Title:
The 24-inch Bruce telescope with open roof and two people.
Scope & Content:
The 24-inch Bruce telescope and enclosure, seen looking north-northeast. The roof is open and the telescope is east of the pier, pointing north-west. The dewcap has been removed. Two people stand near the counterweight. A packing crate lies near the north-west corner of the building, and another...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

14. EAP1190/1/7/18/24

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/24
Title:
Installing the mounting of the 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope.
Scope & Content:
Interior view of the 60-inch Rockefeller building under construction. The polar axis is in place; the south pier is visible. A crane is attached to the RA flange. Two people are sitting on the axis, several others about. Written on the plate is "1932 May 16". The emulsion is in poor condition. P...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

15. EAP1190/1/7/18/25

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/25
Title:
The 3-inch Ross-Fecker Camera with open roof, 1931
Scope & Content:
The 3-inch Ross-Fecker Camera building, seen facing east-southeast. The roof is rolled open, to the north. A door frame can be seen at the southern end of the building. The first plate with this instrument was taken 1928 October. Two roof support pillars of the 10-inch Metcalf are visible on the...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

16. EAP1190/1/7/18/26

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/26
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building, 1932 June 02
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, seen from the west-southwest. The wall and roof trusses of the turret are complete, and portions of the shutter railing can be seen. The camera is looking directly on the dome slit. The telescope tube, vertically positioned, can be seen through the opening. ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

17. EAP1190/1/7/18/27

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/27
Title:
The 8-inch Bache Doublet and Herbst (Pulkovo) Transit buildings, 1931.
Scope & Content:
The 8-inch Bache Doublet building, seen facing south-east. The roof is open and the upper part of the telescope and mount is visible. The telescope is dark in colour, and is on a fork mount. To the right (south) is the building of the Herbst (Pulkovo) Transit. In the midground are three roughly ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

18. EAP1190/1/7/18/28

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/28
Title:
The 10-inch Metcalf Triplet with open roof
Scope & Content:
The 10-inch Metcalf Triplet, seen facing east-southeast. The roof is rolled open, and the door in the western wall is also open. The south pier of the mounting can be seen. The three telescopes (and mounting) have a dark colour. The first plate with this instrument was taken 1927 September. Thre...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

19. EAP1190/1/7/18/29

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/29
Title:
The 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope
Scope & Content:
Interior view of the 60-inch Rockefeller Building, looking west, showing the telescope and observer's platform. The Newtonian secondary mirror assembly is visible. No instrument appears to be installed at the Newtonian focus. Well-composed image. PB13_0017 and PLB35_0029 are similar. n/a. Exte...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

20. EAP1190/1/7/18/30

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/30
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the north-east
Scope & Content:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the north-east, showing 7 telescope enclosures (opened) and support buildings. Several people stand outside the Administrative Building. The trees planted between the Administrative Building and the telescopes, and elsewhere, are substantial. Mazelspoo...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

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