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511. EAP1190/1/6/10/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/10/2
Title:
The Boyden 60-inch mirror being placed into a vacuum chamber.
Scope & Content:
Typed caption in Afrikaans: "Die spieël word in die groot vakuumkamer (vertikaal) geplaas. Nadat die vakuumkamer se 'deksel' opgeplaas is, word 'n pomptyd van ongeveer 32 ure benodig om die vereisde vakuum te bereik. Aluminimum [sic] word op verskeie plekke in die vakuumkamer verhit totdat Al-at...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

512. EAP1190/1/6/6/20

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/6/20
Title:
Assembly of the 60-inch enclosure at Hubert Davies & Co., Johannesburg, 1931 June 04.
Scope & Content:
The truss work of the walls of the 60-inch building, assembled outside at Hubert Davies & Co. in Johannesburg. The assembly rests on stacked planks. Three people can be seen on the right, looking at the assembly. Partially visible on the left is the roof truss assembly of the 60-inch buildin...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

513. EAP1190/1/6/9/37

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/37
Title:
Unloading the observing gallery for the 60-inch telescope (1931 March 18).
Scope & Content:
The Boyden Observatory site seen from just east of the 13-inch building, looking south-west. In the foreground, two large, long wooden shipping crates lie in the veldt. One is partially on an unidentified machine. The crates are marked with the HCO symbol, details of size and weight, destination...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

514. EAP1190/1/6/2/36

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/2/36
Title:
Aerial view of the northern part of the Boyden site, seen from the north-northeast.
Scope & Content:
(l.t.r.) Hamburg-Schmidt, Nishimura, Damon Camera platform, and Remeis Astrograph. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 9cm, width 14cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (curled, blemished, water damage). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Sc...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

515. 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

516. EAP1190/1/6/9/52

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/52
Title:
Assembly of the 60-inch enclosure at Hubert Davies & Co., Johannesburg.
Scope & Content:
The truss work of the walls of the 60-inch building, assembled outside at Hubert Davies & Co. in Johannesburg. The assembly rests on stacked planks. Several annotations in white can be seen on the components. A lady, dressed in a coat, wearing a hat and gloves, and clutching a purse, is stan...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

517. EAP1190/1/6/9/53

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/53
Title:
Assembly of the 60-inch roof truss at Hubert Davies & Co., Johannesburg.
Scope & Content:
The assembled roof trusses of the 60-inch building, assembled outside at Hubert Davies & Co. in Johannesburg. Several annotations in white can be seen on the components. A lady, dressed in a coat, wearing a hat and clutching a purse, is standing inside the assembly and posing for the photogr...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

518. EAP1190/1/6/2/42

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/2/42
Title:
Aerial view of the northern part of the Boyden site, seen from the east-northeast.
Scope & Content:
(l.t.r.) part of the Hamburg-Schmidt, Damon Camera platform, and Remeis Astrograph enclosure. PB02_0042, PB02_0043, and PB02_0044 are duplicates. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 9cm, width 14cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (curled...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

519. EAP1190/1/6/2/43

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/2/43
Title:
Aerial view of the northern part of the Boyden site, seen from the east-northeast.
Scope & Content:
(l.t.r.) part of the Hamburg-Schmidt, Damon Camera platform, and Remeis Astrograph enclosure. PB02_0042, PB02_0043, and PB02_0044 are duplicates. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 9cm, width 14cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (curled...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

520. EAP1190/1/6/2/44

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/2/44
Title:
Aerial view of the northern part of the Boyden site, seen from the east-northeast.
Scope & Content:
(l.t.r.) part of the Hamburg-Schmidt, Damon Camera platform, and Remeis Astrograph enclosure. Printed skew. PB02_0042, PB02_0043, and PB02_0044 are duplicates. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 9cm, width 14cm. Condition of original material: Slight ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1