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11. EAP1190/1/6/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/7
Title:
Boyden Photo Box 11: People, telescopes and buildings at Boyden Observatory, and celestial objects
Scope & Content:
Images of telescopes (ADH, the 60-inch with photometer, and the coelostat), buildings (several aerial views, the construction of the aluminising tank enclosure and the garage of the Residence) and people (including a portrait of John Stefanos Paraskevopoulos, and Bart and Priscilla Bok at Bloemf...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
48

12. EAP1190/1/6/4/35

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/4/35
Title:
Crane outside 13-inch enclosure.
Scope & Content:
Ladder and crane, outside the 13-inch enclosure. Several people visible. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 7cm, width 11cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (curled, edge damage, fish moth damage). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

13. EAP1190/1/6/8/25

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/25
Title:
Aluminising tank, Sutherland.
Scope & Content:
Two people next to aluminising tank, which holds several small mirrors. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 21cm, width 26cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (creased, dog-eared). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publis...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

14. EAP1190/1/6/9/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/2
Title:
Moving the Bruce Telescope.
Scope & Content:
Three people manoeuvring the tube (with optics removed) of the Bruce Telescope, seen from the southwest. The north pier and drive assembly (exposed) can be seen. The declination counterweight is at the top of frame, and is supported by wooden beams. At far right, back to camera, is John S. Paras...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

15. EAP1190/1/6/9/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/4
Title:
Moving the Bruce Telescope.
Scope & Content:
Four people (one obscured) hoisting a metal telescope tube, apparently without optics, using a crane. The tube exhibits scuff marks. Telescope mount (exposed drive mechanism at the base) in the background, next to a stepped observing chair. Graduated circle on the mount partially visible. Telesc...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

16. EAP1190/1/6/11/64

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/11/64
Title:
Boyden Museum Library.
Scope & Content:
Two people, an unidentified male and Danie Overbeek, examining original observing notes by A. W. Roberts, in the Library of Boyden Observatory. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Condition of original material: Stable. Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

17. EAP1190/1/6/8/28

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/28
Title:
Aluminising tank, Sutherland.
Scope & Content:
Two people, Eric Banner and Joe Churms (staff members, South African Astronomical Observatory), looking down at a mirror in an aluminising tank. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 21cm, width 26cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (crease...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

18. EAP1190/1/6/8/22

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/22
Title:
Unknown instrument and housing.
Scope & Content:
Unknown location. Buildings in background exclude Boyden as location. Looks like an alt-azimuth mounted small-aperture camera. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 26cm, width 21cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (creased). Author(s)/Cre...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

19. EAP1190/1/6/11/60

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/11/60
Title:
Coelostat interior view.
Scope & Content:
Interior view of coelostat building with optical bench. Two unidentified people seen. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Condition of original material: Stable. Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. Editor(s): Unrestricted. Volume number: N/a. Original in...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

20. EAP1190/1/6/11/62

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/11/62
Title:
Group photo of 5 people.
Scope & Content:
(l.t.r.) Matie Hoffman, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, Peter Martinez. In the background is a poster display about the SALT and HET. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Condition of original material: Stable. Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1