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Boyden Plate Box 33: Boyden Observatory, aerial views
Two early (pre-1940) aerial views of Boyden Observatory, showing the telescope enclosures and other structures on the site. n/a. Extent: 2 glass…
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Boyden Plate Box 34: People (groups and individuals)
A collection of group photos of people, at Boyden Observatory and elsewhere. John Stefanos Paraskevopoulos (Director of the Observatory, 1927-1951…
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Boyden Plate Box 35: Boyden Observatory, telescopes (Set 1)
A collection of images of several of the original telescopes at Boyden Observatory, providing a valuable record of the early equipment. Of…
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Boyden Plate Box 36: Boyden Observatory (60-inch dome construction) and Boyden scenes
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…
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Boyden Plate Box 38: Solar eclipse
Two images taking during a solar eclipse. Both images are undated, but this may be the 01 Oct 1940 event, documented elsewhere. n/a. Extent: 2…
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Boyden Plate Box 39: Boyden Observatory, 60-inch telescope
A valuable series of images documenting progress, during May 1932, on the assembly of the 60-inch telescope and mounting. Of particular interest is…
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Boyden Plate Box 40: People at Boyden Observatory
A collection of images of unidentified adults (presumably members of staff) and children at Boyden Observatory. One image shows a cat cautiously…
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Residence, Boyden Observatory
Elevated view, looking west. Palms are sizeable. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm,…
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View of Boyden site looking west from the 60-inch enclosure
Unusual view of the Boyden site. 6 telescope enclosures, the Office Building, and the Residence are shown. Note the tall pole with weather vane,…
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Clouds over telescopes
Dramatic cloudscape, looking east from the Office Building, showing the 13-inch, 60-inch, and Metcalf enclosures. A cattle grid can be seen near…
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Residence, Boyden Observatory
Looking south-west, from near a corner of the Office Building. At extreme left is an elevated transformer and power transmission lines. On the…
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Residence and Garage, Boyden Observatory
The eastern aspect of the Residence, looking up the hill. In the foreground, a garden has been laid out, marked out by rocks. One garage door is…
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Garage and Residence, Boyden Observatory
Looking west-northwest from the roof of the Office Building. A side-building is to the north of the garage. On the right of the image, two people…
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Residence, Boyden Observatory
Looking west up-hill to the Residence. Clouds. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm,…
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Residence, Boyden Observatory
Looking south-west, from the roof of the Office Building. Garden laid out in front of the house, with two small palms. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate.…
