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141. EAP1190/1/6/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/3
Title:
Boyden Photo Box 03: Telescopes and people of Boyden Observatory, early 20th century.
Scope & Content:
Views of the 60-inch Rockefeller, ADH Telescope, 24-inch Bruce Telescope, and 8-inch Bache enclosure. Several unknown telescopes (not from Boyden) are also depicted. Aerial image of the site, and a rare view of the nearby municipal water works (27 Jul 1931). Several group photos, on which John S...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
42

142. EAP1190/1/7/16/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/16/1
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory and surroundings.
Scope & Content:
An early aerial view of Boyden Observatory koppie, seen from the north-west. In the foreground is the access road up the slope of the koppie; lower down, other tracks can be seen, including a major road. Near the left edge of the image, behind the hill rise, five structures can be seen. The Modd...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

143. EAP1190/1/5/2/20

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/2/20
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller building under construction, 1931 September 21.
Scope & Content:
Construction site of the 60-inch building, seen from the west. The building's primary brick work is partially completed. Within the pit, the south pier is being constructed. The top of a crane standing in the pit can be seen. A "RANSOME" machine is visible in the midground. Near the left edge of...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

144. EAP1190/1/5/2/21

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/2/21
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

145. EAP1190/1/5/2/28

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/2/28
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

146. EAP1190/1/5/2/36

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/2/36
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller, 1931 November 11.
Scope & Content:
A group of people working with metal truss pieces on the Rockefeller construction site. Hand-written label: "BOYDEN STATION. - So. AFRICA / Rivetting 60[inch] turret trusses / (Nov. 11, 1931)". PLB36_0013 and LSB04_0036 are derivatives. n/a. Extent: 1 lantern slide. Size and dimensions of ori...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

147. EAP1190/1/5/2/47

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/2/47
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller building under construction, 1931 September 21.
Scope & Content:
Construction site of the 60-inch building, seen from the west. The building's primary brick work is partially completed. Within the pit, the south pier is being constructed. The top of a crane standing in the pit can be seen. A "RANSOME" machine is visible in the midground. Near the left edge of...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

148. EAP1190/1/6/4/30

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/4/30
Title:
Lorry with crates driving up incline, Boyden Observatory.
Scope & Content:
Written across three side panels of the lorry is "[illegible] / motor / dienste" (E: motor services). Two people visible in cabin. PB04_0030 and PB04_0031 are duplicates. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 7cm, width 11cm. Condition of original materi...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

149. EAP1190/1/6/4/31

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/4/31
Title:
Lorry with crates driving up incline, Boyden Observatory.
Scope & Content:
Written across three side panels of the lorry is "[illegible] / motor / dienste" (E: motor services). Two people visible in cabin. PB04_0030 and PB04_0031 are duplicates. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 7cm, width 11cm. Condition of original materi...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

150. EAP1190/1/7/11/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/11/12
Title:
Bride, groom, and group in front of stone building
Scope & Content:
Bride, groom, and 9 other people (including church officiant), all unidentified, in front of a low stone 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):...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1