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1. EAP1190/1/6/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9
Title:
Boyden Photo Box 13: Telescopes, site construction, and buildings of Boyden Observatory
Scope & Content:
Scenes from Arequipa, steam wagons carting the 60-inch telescope parts (1930 June), the 60-inch observer gallery being unloaded (1930s), Bloemfontein station (1950s), and images of telescopes (ADH telescope, 13-inch Refractor, 24-inch Bruce telescope, 60-inch telescope and mount assembly), build...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
55

2. EAP1190/1/6/9/40

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/40
Title:
Distant aerial view of Boyden Observatory looking south-southwest.
Scope & Content:
In the foreground is the Modder River and Modder River Dam. Several structures are on the south bank, including a large fortress-like building. Near the middle of the frame are large rectangular ponds, presumably part of the municipal water works. In the middle background is the Observatory kopp...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1