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451. EAP1190/1/6/8/36

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/8/36
Title:
Construction of Engine Shed of the 60-inch Rockefeller.
Scope & Content:
A large gear is being lowered into the roofless engine shed. PB12_0036, PB02_0031 and PB02_0032 are duplicates. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 24cm, width 14cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (creased). Author(s)/Creator(s): Englis...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

452. EAP1190/1/6/9/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/7
Title:
Loading a crate at a railway station.
Scope & Content:
Four people at a railway station [Bloemfontein?] watching a crate being hoisted from an open boxcar. Visible on the crate is "EAST LONDON / SOUTH AFRICA", "HANDLE WITH CARE", and "HCO" [Harvard College Observatory] set in a diamond frame. A crane is visible at right of frame. Several other crate...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

453. EAP1190/1/6/9/21

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/21
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

454. EAP1190/1/6/9/44

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/44
Title:
Early view of telescope enclosures being built.
Scope & Content:
Early view of the Boyden Observatory site, seen from near the position of the 60-inch looking north-west. In the centre of the frame is the 13-inch building. The brickwork is exposed, the I-beams to carry the roof are in place, but several of the pillars have not yet been built. At the left edge...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

455. EAP1190/1/6/9/46

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/46
Title:
The Boyden 13-inch Refractor with open roof.
Scope & Content:
The enclosure of the 13-inch Boyden Refractor with the roof open, seen from due west. The upper end of the refractor, with the objective covered by a hood, can be seen. Several packing crates are visible in the background behind the building. In the fore- and mid-ground, fences and two gates are...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

456. EAP1190/1/6/11/16

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/11/16
Title:
Group photo of 9 people, outdoors.
Scope & Content:
2nd from left: Bart J. Bok. 6th from left: Michiel J. Bester. P0604 and P0117 are duplicates. 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. Ori...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

457. EAP1190/1/6/11/53

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/11/53
Title:
Lantern slide showing delivery of 60-inch tube.
Scope & Content:
Photograph of plate PLB35_04_2198. 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 institution reference: PB15_P0641.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

458. 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

459. 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

460. 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