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181. EAP1190/1/7/19

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19
Title:
Boyden Plate Box 36: Boyden Observatory (60-inch dome construction) and Boyden scenes.
Scope & Content:
A valuable series of images documenting progress, from June 1931 to June 1932, on the construction of the 60-inch telescope enclosure. A few images are general site views showing several other enclosures. A faded pencilled note on the plate box reads: "Aug '84 60 inch dome construction ?60". n/...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
21

182. EAP1190/1/6/5/30

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/5/30
Title:
Municipal water works, seen from the north-northeast.
Scope & Content:
Large white structure (pump house?) in background with four buses and two motor cars. Curved lawn area, terraces, outdoor seating and outbuildings (left edge). In the background is Harvard koppie; the Office Building, Residence, and Garage can be seen. The prominent hill at the left of frame is ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

183. 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

184. EAP1190/1/7/10/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/10/1
Title:
Installing the polar axis of the 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope.
Scope & Content:
Interior view of the 60-inch Rockefeller building under construction. The polar axis of the mount is suspended by a crane and is positioned near the north pier. A person, wearing a hat, is seated on the axis near the cross head. The walls are not yet clad and buildings are visible in the backgro...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

185. EAP1190/1/7/10/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/10/2
Title:
Installing the polar axis of the 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope.
Scope & Content:
Interior view of the 60-inch Rockefeller building under construction. The polar axis of the mount is suspended by a crane and is positioned near the north pier. A person, wearing a hat, is seated on the axis near the cross head. The walls are not yet clad and buildings are visible in the backgro...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

186. 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

187. EAP1190/1/5/1/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/1/6
Title:
Modder River, seen between two telescope enclosures.
Scope & Content:
Scrubby growth and some building rubble in foreground. Support pillars of the Bruce telescope (left) and 13-inch Boyden Refractor (right) flank the view of the distant Modder River. n/a. Extent: 1 lantern slide. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2 cm, width 10.2 cm, thickness...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

188. EAP1190/1/6/7/45

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/7/45
Title:
Group photo outside 60-inch building.
Scope & Content:
Written on back: "PLATE II / Dr E.C. SLIPHER / Mr A.P. FITZGERALD / Dr E.M. LINDSAY / Mr E.G. BURTON / Mr M.J. BESTER / JULY 1954 / IAJ 12 No. 3/4 / Jarrett", and reproduction instructions. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 20cm, width 26cm. Conditio...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

189. EAP1190/1/6/8/51

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/51
Title:
Instrument row seen from roof of Office Building.
Scope & Content:
(l.t.r.) ADH, 13-inch, 60-inch, 8-inch enclosures. At extreme right is the Sky Patrol on elevated rails. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 13cm, width 23cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (creased). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scr...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

190. EAP1190/1/6/9/25

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/25
Title:
Installing part of the mount of the 60-inch.
Scope & Content:
Interior view of the 60-inch enclosure under construction, looking southwest. A person, dressed like a manual labourer, stands next to the inner shaft of the declination axis, which is suspended by chains. The walls of the turret are unclad; in the background, four telescope enclosures and part ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1