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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1190/1 Subject Architecture

131. EAP1190/1/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7
Title:
Photographic Plates
Scope & Content:
255 photographic glass plate negatives (gelatin dry plates), stored in 23 original plate boxes, haphazardly arranged. All appear to be original plates, mostly exposed in the early 1930s. About half (127) show buildings, telescopes, instruments and people at Boyden Observatory, South Africa, most...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
255

132. EAP1190/1/7/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/1
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 2: Boyden Observatory Residence
Scope & Content:
A collection of images of the Boyden Observatory terrain, many featuring the Director's Residence (the house traditionally occupied by the Director or superintendent of the Observatory). All photos are undated. Written in faded pencil on the plate box in which the images were found is "Boyden fo...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
8

133. EAP1190/1/7/1/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/1/2
Title:
View of Boyden site looking west from the 60-inch enclosure
Scope & Content:
Unusual view of the Boyden site. 6 telescope enclosures, the Office Building, and the Residence are shown. Note the tall pole with weather vane, and the Stevenson screen. A small section of the 60-inch roof is visible in the foreground, as is the paved path leading towards the Office Building. ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

134. EAP1190/1/7/1/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/1/3
Title:
Clouds over telescopes
Scope & Content:
Dramatic cloudscape, looking east from the Office Building, showing the 13-inch, 60-inch, and Metcalf enclosures. A cattle grid can be seen near the bottom-left corner. The image looks like it may be taken on infrared film. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material:...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

135. EAP1190/1/7/1/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/1/4
Title:
Residence, Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Looking south-west, from near a corner of the Office Building. At extreme left is an elevated transformer and power transmission lines. On the ground near it is a dark cube-shaped structure with a pitched roof. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

136. EAP1190/1/7/1/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/1/6
Title:
Garage and Residence, Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Looking west-northwest from the roof of the Office Building. A side-building is to the north of the garage. On the right of the image, two people can be seen. In the right foreground is an elevated transformer and power transmission lines. On the ground near it is an oval paved area, on which st...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

137. EAP1190/1/7/1/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/1/8
Title:
Residence, Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Looking south-west, from the roof of the Office Building. Garden laid out in front of the house, with two small palms. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. Condition of original material: Stable. Author(s)/Creator...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

138. EAP1190/1/7/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/2
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 3: Cloudscapes and landscapes (Set 3)
Scope & Content:
A collection of images of the Boyden Observatory terrain and surroundings. The sky, with cloud, is prominently featured in each image. All the images are undated. n/a. Extent: 7 glass plates. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. Condition of ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
7

139. EAP1190/1/7/2/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/2/5
Title:
Cloudscape, looking due east from the Residence, Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Office Building, 3-inch, 8-inch and 60-inch enclosures visible. The image looks like it may be taken on infrared film. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. Condition of original material: Stable. Author(s)/Creator...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

140. EAP1190/1/7/2/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/2/7
Title:
Cloudscape, Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
At bottom of frame is the top of the weather vane which stood south of the Office Building. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. Condition of original material: Stable. Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): L...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1