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1. EAP1190/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1
Title:
Variable star observations by Alexander William Roberts for the period 1891-1933
Scope & Content:
This series contains 95 sets of handwritten documents, dated between 1891 and 1933, containing original astronomical observations made by A. W. Roberts from his private observatory, Lovedale Observatory, near the town of Alice in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. In addition to the raw ob...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1891-1933
Extent:
22578

2. EAP1190/1/1/53

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/53
Title:
A. W. Roberts' handwritten notes and observations of L2 Puppis (Part 1 of 2).
Scope & Content:
Observations of L2 Puppis (Ch 2583, AGC 9197). Includes draft articles, notes, registers of observations, and original observations (1896 January 02 to 1920 May 19). One note is on page with the letterhead of the "UNION PARLIAMENT - SOUTH AFRICA / HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. / CAPE TOWN.". Previously lis...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
263

3. EAP1190/1/1/15

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/1/15
Title:
A. W. Roberts Miscellaneous Papers No. 10 (Part 2 of 2).
Scope & Content:
An undated collection of papers, which, with a single exception, are astronomically themed, mostly about variable stars. The single exception is one page headed "Third Year - Boys." listing 10 names and surnames. The bulk of the material, about 275 pages, consists of calculations and diagrams re...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1890-1925
Extent:
335