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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. EAP1190/1/6/9/2

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

3. 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

4. EAP1190/1/6/9/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/3
Title:
Examining an objective in a crate.
Scope & Content:
Two people (left: Unidentified; right: J.S. Paraskevopoulos) examining a large piece of optics (objective?) which is inside a wooden crate on the floor. The floor has dark, square tiling. In the background is a cupboard, a drawer, a crate, and a barrel. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dim...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5. EAP1190/1/6/9/26

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/26
Title:
Partially completed mount of the 60-inch.
Scope & Content:
The partially completed mount of the 60-inch telescope, seen from the east looking down into the telescope pit. The polar axis is in place. The declination axis is missing the counterweight and cradle. The declination spindle and graduated circle is shown inserted in to the cross head. Two peopl...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

6. EAP1190/1/6/9/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/12
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller building under construction.
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, seen from the west. Half of the circular wall of the turret is complete. A small section of the curtain wall in front of the foyer is in place. In the foreground is a large gravel pile and a "RANSOME" machine. There are no people in the image. PB13_0012, PB1...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

7. EAP1190/1/6/9/31

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/31
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller building under construction.
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, seen from the west. Half of the circular wall of the turret is complete. A small section of the curtain wall in front of the foyer is in place. In the foreground is a large gravel pile and a "RANSOME" machine. There are no people in the image. Written on bac...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

8. EAP1190/1/6/9/20

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/20
Title:
Group photo during 60-inch Rockefeller building construction.
Scope & Content:
Construction site seen from roughly west-southwest. Three groups of people are posing in the cutting into the bedrock within which the 60-inch building will be constructed. 9 people are standing within the cutting, several holding tools. Behind them stands a vertical pipe held in place by suppor...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

9. EAP1190/1/6/9/30

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/30
Title:
Group photo during 60-inch Rockefeller building construction.
Scope & Content:
Construction site seen from roughly west-southwest. Three groups of people are posing in the cutting into the bedrock within which the 60-inch building will be constructed. 9 people are standing within the cutting, several holding tools. Behind them stands a vertical pipe held in place by suppor...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

10. EAP1190/1/6/9/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/1
Title:
Loading a crate on a lorry.
Scope & Content:
People manoeuvring a crate, suspended from a crane, on a lorry. Several bystanders. Written on the side of the lorry is "[obscured] Services". In the background is a long industrial-looking building. The person at extreme left may be J.S. Paraskevopoulos. The location may be the railway station ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

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