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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. EAP1190/1/6/9/45

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/45
Title:
The ADH telescope with roof open.
Scope & Content:
An elevated view looking roughly north-east of the ADH telescope with the roof open. The dew cap is in place and the telescope is west of the pier. Three people appear in the image. At far left is Bart J. Bok. Partially obscured by the mirror and finder telescope is (most likely) J.S. Paraskevop...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

3. EAP1190/1/6/9/41

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/41
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory looking south-east.
Scope & Content:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory looking south-east. The entrance road winding up the northern side of the hill is clearly shown. Four of the telescope enclosures are open. The 60-inch building is complete, one of the ancillary buildings can be seen, and the surrounding ground seems clear of co...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

4. EAP1190/1/6/9/43

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/43
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory looking west.
Scope & Content:
The telescope enclosures are open, and all instruments except for the transit and patrols can be seen. The trees on the north and south-east of the site are regularly spaced. A car and four people can be seen near the entrance to the office building. Several large palms stand east of the Residen...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5. EAP1190/1/6/9/19

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/19
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the north-west.
Scope & Content:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the north-west. The 60-inch enclosure is being constructed; the turret walls are unclad but a small section of the roofing material is in place. The shrouded telescope can be seen inside. The two ancillary buildings have not been built yet. The electri...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

6. EAP1190/1/6/9/39

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/39
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory in the distance, looking south-west.
Scope & Content:
In the foreground is the hostel and three cottages, used by Boyden staff and visitors. The shadow of an aeroplane is visible near them. The centre of the frame shows the sloping hillside and what appears to be a trail. The Observatory can be seen at the top of the frame; the 60-inch enclosure is...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

7. EAP1190/1/6/9/40

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/40
Title:
Distant aerial view of Boyden Observatory looking south-southwest.
Scope & Content:
In the foreground is the Modder River and Modder River Dam. Several structures are on the south bank, including a large fortress-like building. Near the middle of the frame are large rectangular ponds, presumably part of the municipal water works. In the middle background is the Observatory kopp...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1