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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1190/1 Subject Architecture

241. EAP1190/1/7/19/21

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/21
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller, 1932 June 15
Scope & Content:
Interior view of the 60-inch Rockefeller building, with the turret walls still unclad. The mount (with a protective cover) is in place, and the telescope tube is mounted within its cradle. The observer platform can be seen, with two people standing on the elevated section. A third person stands ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

242. EAP1190/1/7/21

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/21
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 39: Boyden Observatory, 60-inch telescope
Scope & Content:
A valuable series of images documenting progress, during May 1932, on the assembly of the 60-inch telescope and mounting. Of particular interest is an earlier image of 3 steam wagons carting the 60-inch telescope parts to the site. n/a. Extent: 18 glass plates. Size and dimensions of original...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
18

243. EAP1190/1/7/21/16

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/21/16
Title:
Installing the mount of the 60-inch
Scope & Content:
Interior view of the 60-inch mount being assembled. The polar axis appears in place, suspended by a hook. Two people are visible at the left of the image, next to the south pier. Outside the pit near the top-left of frame, the mount cradle and telescope tube in a wooden frame are partially visib...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

244. EAP1190/1/7/22

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/22
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 40: People at Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
A collection of images of unidentified adults (presumably members of staff) and children at Boyden Observatory. One image shows a cat cautiously assessing a puff adder. All the images are undated. n/a. Extent: 7 glass plates. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7c...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
7

245. EAP1190/1/7/22/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/22/1
Title:
Two people and a dog, Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Two unidentified people and an elderly dog posing outside, Boyden Observatory. Garden with palm in background, and corner of Office Building. PLB40_0001 and PLB40_0004 are related. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3c...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

246. EAP1190/1/7/22/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/22/4
Title:
Person with dog sitting on a chair, Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
An unidentified person holding a dog posing outside, Boyden Observatory. Garden with palm in background, and corner of Office Building. PLB40_0001 and PLB40_0004 are related. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3cm. Co...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1