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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1190/1 Subject Human settlements

221. 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

222. EAP1190/1/7/18/30

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/30
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the north-east
Scope & Content:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the north-east, showing 7 telescope enclosures (opened) and support buildings. Several people stand outside the Administrative Building. The trees planted between the Administrative Building and the telescopes, and elsewhere, are substantial. Mazelspoo...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

223. EAP1190/1/7/18/32

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/32
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site looking roughly from the south-southeast.
Scope & Content:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site looking roughly from the south-southeast. The old kraal south-east of the 60-inch enclosure is clearly shown. Small trees dot the terrain. The Stevenson screen and Patrol Camera site are clearly visible. The garage does not appear to have a side structure. ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

224. EAP1190/1/7/18/33

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/33
Title:
Adjusting the 13-inch refractor (2 of 3)
Scope & Content:
Two people inside the 13-inch building, at the eyepiece end of the 13-inch refractor, which is pointed nearly vertically. The back end of the refractor is missing. One of the persons is standing on the rung of a ladder beneath the open end of the tube and is half-way inside the tube. The other p...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

225. EAP1190/1/7/18/34

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/34
Title:
The 24-inch Bruce telescope with open roof.
Scope & Content:
The 24-inch Bruce telescope and enclosure, seen looking north-northeast. The roof is open and the telescope is east of the pier, pointing north-west. The dewcap is in place. No people are in the photograph. A packing crate lies near the north-west corner of the building. In the middle background...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

226. EAP1190/1/7/18/35

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/35
Title:
Adjusting the 13-inch refractor (1 of 3)
Scope & Content:
Two people inside the 13-inch building, at the eyepiece end of the 13-inch refractor, which is pointed nearly vertically. The back end of the refractor is missing. One of the persons is standing on a ladder beneath the open end of the tube. The other person is holding the ladder. One of three im...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

227. 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

228. EAP1190/1/7/19/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/2
Title:
Assembly of the 60-inch enclosure at Hubert Davies & Co., Johannesburg, 1931 June 04.
Scope & Content:
The truss work of the walls of the 60-inch building, assembled outside at Hubert Davies & Co. in Johannesburg. The assembly rests on stacked planks. Several annotations in white can be seen on the components. A lady, dressed in a coat, wearing a hat and gloves, and clutching a purse, is stan...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

229. EAP1190/1/7/19/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/4
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller building under construction, 1931 November 29
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, seen from the north-west. The walls and roof trusses of the turret are in place. The south pier can be seen inside the building. The curtain wall of the entrance is partially complete. An American flag flies from a pole, held by an individual, on the roof. S...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

230. EAP1190/1/7/19/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/5
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller construction site, 1931 July 22
Scope & Content:
An early, wide view of the construction site, looking east. The rock cutting for the building is visible, inside of which is a wood and metal frame outlining the building shape. Several people are seen. In the background the Modder River is visible. Power cables in the foreground bisect the imag...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1