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1. EAP1190/1/7/15/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/15/1
Title:
Assembling the observing platform of the 60-inch Rockefeller Telescope.
Scope & Content:
The view from inside the partially-completed 60-inch dome, looking approximately east, showing the assembled observing platform of the Rockefeller Telescope. The trusswork of the dome is not clad, and the dome rollers can be seen. Four persons are standing on the platform and two at its base. Note t...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

2. EAP1190/1/7/15/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/15/8
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller building under construction.
Scope & Content:
Construction site of the 60-inch building, seen from the west, photographed from around ground level. The primary brickwork is in place: the foyer in the south-west, and the circular dome support wall. On top of the circular wall the lowest portion of the metal wall truss can be seen, supported on s...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

3. EAP1190/1/7/15/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/15/9
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller building under construction, 1931 November 16
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, PB13_00...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

4. EAP1190/1/7/15/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/15/10
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller building under construction.
Scope & Content:
Construction site seen from roughly west-southwest, showing the cutting into the bedrock within which the 60-inch building will be constructed. 6 people are seen inside the cutting, and 2 outside. Just left of centre in the image is a large, light-coloured cube of what appears to be worked stone. n/...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

5. EAP1190/1/7/15/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/15/12
Title:
Group photo during construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building, 1931.
Scope & Content:
Group photo showing 14 labourers and staff (and 1 dog) standing on the partially-completed circular wall of the telescope building. In the foreground is a wooden structure encasing the south pier. PB13_0038 and PLB32_0012 are derivatives. Date from lantern slide LSB04_0033. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plat...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

6. EAP1190/1/7/15/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/15/14
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller building under construction.
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, seen from the south-west looking squarely at the entrance. The curtain wall around the courtyard is almost complete, except for the upper course of cap stones. The gate in the curtain wall is closed. The walls and roof trusses of the turret are in place. A large...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

7. EAP1190/1/7/15/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/15/5
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller building under construction.
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 central section of the telescope tube is being moved into the turret. Inside the turret the upper section of the telescope tube, partially encased in planks of wood, ca...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

8. EAP1190/1/7/15/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/15/7
Title:
Group photo during 60-inch Rockefeller building construction, 1931 July 16
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 supports, ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

9. EAP1190/1/7/15/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/15/11
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller building under construction.
Scope & Content:
Construction site of the 60-inch building, seen from the west. The primary brickwork is in place: the foyer in the south-west, and the circular dome support wall. On top of the circular wall the lowest portion of the metal wall truss can be seen, supported on stacked columns of wood. Two tall V-shap...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

10. EAP1190/1/7/15/13

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/7/15/13
Title:
60-inch Rockefeller building under construction, 1931 November 21.
Scope & Content:
Construction of the 60-inch building, seen from the west. The circular wall of the turret is almost 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. Several crates, labelled "ATLANTIC PARAFFIN OIL", are...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

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