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Container Reference (shelfmark) EAP1190/1/7/19 Subject Human settlements

1. EAP1190/1/7/19/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/2
Title:
Assembly of the 60-inch enclosure at Hubert Davies & Co., Johannesburg, 1931 June 04.
Scope & Content:
The truss work of the walls of the 60-inch building, assembled outside at Hubert Davies & Co. in Johannesburg. The assembly rests on stacked planks. Several annotations in white can be seen on the components. A lady, dressed in a coat, wearing a hat and gloves, and clutching a purse, is stan...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

2. EAP1190/1/7/19/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/4
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller building under construction, 1931 November 29
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, seen from the north-west. The walls and roof trusses of the turret are in place. The south pier can be seen inside the building. The curtain wall of the entrance is partially complete. An American flag flies from a pole, held by an individual, on the roof. S...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

3. EAP1190/1/7/19/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/5
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller construction site, 1931 July 22
Scope & Content:
An early, wide view of the construction site, looking east. The rock cutting for the building is visible, inside of which is a wood and metal frame outlining the building shape. Several people are seen. In the background the Modder River is visible. Power cables in the foreground bisect the imag...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

4. EAP1190/1/7/19/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/6
Title:
Looking east from the Administrative Building, 1931 November 29
Scope & Content:
Three telescope enclosures seen looking east from the Administrative Building. Left to right, these are the 13-inch Boyden Refractor, the 60-inch Rockefeller under construction, and the 10-inch Metcalf. The wall and roof trusses of the 60-inch enclosure are in place but are still unclad. An Amer...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5. EAP1190/1/7/19/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/7
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, viewed most likely from the north. The walls and roof trusses of the turret are in place. The cradle of the telescope tube is being moved into the turret. A man in a white overall stands on top of the cradle. Inside the turret the upper section of the telesc...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

6. EAP1190/1/7/19/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/8
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building
Scope & Content:
Construction site of the 60-inch building, seen from the west-northwest. The circular wall of the turret is complete and the roof is starting to be assembled. Several truss elements can be seen to the left of the image. Left of centre is a machine, being operated by a person. Behind it is the te...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

7. EAP1190/1/7/19/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/9
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building
Scope & Content:
Construction site of the 60-inch building, seen from an elevated position in the west-northwest. The circular wall of the turret is complete and the roof is starting to be assembled. Several truss elements can be seen to the left of the image. Left of centre is a machine, being operated by a per...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

8. EAP1190/1/7/19/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/10
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. PLB35_0016, PB13_0029, and PB13_0011 are duplicate...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

9. EAP1190/1/7/19/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/11
Title:
Busy construction site of the 60-inch Rockefeller building
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, seen from the north-west. The walls and roof trusses of the turret are in place. An American flag flies from a pole on the roof. Several other people can be seen. The foreground shows a busy construction site. On the left, the telescope tube, in a wooden pla...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

10. EAP1190/1/7/19/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/12
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, viewed most likely from the north. The walls and roof trusses of the turret are in place. The cradle of the telescope tube is being moved into the turret. A man stands on top of the cradle. Inside the turret the upper section of the telescope tube, partially...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

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