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1. 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

2. EAP1190/1/7/19/20

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/20
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller.
Scope & Content:
Interior view of the 60-inch Rockefeller building, with the turret walls still unclad. The mount (with a protective cover) is in place, and the telescope tube is mounted within its cradle. The observer platform can be seen, with two people standing on the elevated section. A third person stands ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

3. EAP1190/1/7/19/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/7
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, viewed most likely from the north. The walls and roof trusses of the turret are in place. The cradle of the telescope tube is being moved into the turret. A man in a white overall stands on top of the cradle. Inside the turret the upper section of the telesc...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

4. EAP1190/1/7/19/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/12
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, viewed most likely from the north. The walls and roof trusses of the turret are in place. The cradle of the telescope tube is being moved into the turret. A man stands on top of the cradle. Inside the turret the upper section of the telescope tube, partially...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5. EAP1190/1/7/19/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/10
Title:
Construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building, 1931 July 22.
Scope & Content:
Construction site seen from roughly west-southwest, showing the cutting into the bedrock within which the 60-inch building will be constructed. A metal and wood frame can be seen within the cutting. 13 people are visible. One holds a pick aloft. PLB35_0016, PB13_0029, and PB13_0011 are duplicate...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

6. 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

7. EAP1190/1/7/19/15

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/15
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

8. 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

9. EAP1190/1/7/19/13

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/13
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. A crane is partially visible on the right. PLB36_0013 and LSB04_0036 are derivatives. Date from lantern slide. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

10. EAP1190/1/7/19/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/19/11
Title:
Busy construction site of the 60-inch Rockefeller building
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, seen from the north-west. The walls and roof trusses of the turret are in place. An American flag flies from a pole on the roof. Several other people can be seen. The foreground shows a busy construction site. On the left, the telescope tube, in a wooden pla...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

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