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171. EAP1190/1/7/18/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/8
Title:
Delivery of the 60-inch tube at Boyden
Scope & Content:
A lorry offloads cargo in the veldt. Several people can be seen, including Mrs Paraskevopoulos at far left. Pile of rocks in foreground. In the background the upper portion of the 60-inch enclosure under construction can be seen. The lorry is a six-wheeled steam-driven machine. The bed is raised...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

172. EAP1190/1/7/18/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/18/12
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

173. EAP1190/1/5/2/31

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/2/31
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building, 1931 November 11.
Scope & Content:
Construction site of the 60-inch building, seen from the west. The primary brickwork is in place: the foyer in the south-west, and the circular dome support wall. On top of the circular wall the lowest portion of the metal wall truss can be seen, supported on stacked columns of wood. Two tall V-...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

174. EAP1190/1/5/2/49

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/5/2/49
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building, 1931 November 11.
Scope & Content:
Construction site of the 60-inch building, seen from the west. The primary brickwork is in place: the foyer in the south-west, and the circular dome support wall. On top of the circular wall the lowest portion of the metal wall truss can be seen, supported on stacked columns of wood. Two tall V-...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

175. EAP1190/1/6/4/27

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/4/27
Title:
Crate hoisted by a crane, next to 13-inch enclosure.
Scope & Content:
Lorry partially visible at right edge of frame. Several people seen. Markings on crate include "EAST LONDON / SOUTH AFRICA" and "HCO" inscribed in a diamond. PB04_0027 and PB04_0028 are duplicates. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 11cm, width 7cm. C...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

176. EAP1190/1/6/4/28

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/4/28
Title:
Crate hoisted by a crane, next to 13-inch enclosure.
Scope & Content:
Lorry partially visible at right edge of frame. Several people seen. Markings on crate include "EAST LONDON / SOUTH AFRICA" and "HCO" inscribed in a diamond. PB04_0027 and PB04_0028 are duplicates. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 11cm, width 6cm. C...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

177. EAP1190/1/6/8/46

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/46
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site.
Scope & Content:
Looking east-southeast, with road up to the koppie in the foreground. Damon cameras visible at left edge. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 20cm, width 26cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (curled, creased, dog-eared, emulsion damage)....
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

178. EAP1190/1/6/9/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/10
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building.
Scope & Content:
Construction site of the 60-inch building, seen from an elevated position in the west-northwest. The circular wall of the turret is complete and the roof is starting to be assembled. On the left edge of the image the telescope cradle can be seen. Several people can be seen. In the background the...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

179. EAP1190/1/6/9/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/14
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building.
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, seen from the south-west looking squarely at the entrance. The wall trusses of the turret are complete. Evenly-spaced slender vertical bars cover the outside of the walls, with insets for windows. The curtain wall around the entrance courtyard is complete, w...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

180. EAP1190/1/6/9/23

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/23
Title:
Looking east from the Administrative Building.
Scope & Content:
Three telescope enclosures seen looking east from the Administrative Building. Left to right, these are the 13-inch Boyden Refractor, the 60-inch Rockefeller under construction, and the 10-inch Metcalf. The wall and roof trusses of the 60-inch enclosure are in place but are still unclad. An Amer...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1