Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO), construction
Abstract
Al Munger demonstrating his skill at darts in the OVRO Observers' Quarters. Photo by J. A. Roberts; used by permission.
ID number
10.21.2-32
Title
“The Lecture”
Abstract
William Hogarth, “The Lecture,” reprinted in “The Works of William Hogarth,” London.
ID number
RB-WH1833-1
Title
William Blake's “Jerusalem,” plate 6
Abstract
Blake's last great epic poem was engraved by the author on 100 copper plates. In this image, a black specter hovers over the figure of Los (anagram for Sol), who regularly appears in Blake's mythological pantheon as a smith and a creative force. The Archives'copy is number 43 of a limited facsimile edition of 516 prints by the Trianon Press, 1950. George W. Housner book collection.
ID number
RB-WB1950-1
Title
A. A. Merrill's original wind tunnel
Abstract
This wind tunnel was located back of the old Power House.
ID number
10.11-1
Title
William Blake's “Jerusalem,” plate 26
Abstract
Blake's last great epic poem was engraved by the author on 100 copper plates. In this image, Jerusalem in the form of a woman appears as an emanation from the male figure representing Albion, variously intepreted as Great Britain or all of humankind. The Archives'copy is number 43 of a limited facsimile edition of 516 prints by the Trianon Press, 1950. George W. Housner book collection.
ID number
RB-WB1950-2
Title
Title page of Newton's “Opticks”
Abstract
Latin editon. Newton published his first edition in 1704 in English, but without his name on the title page, it is thought in order to avoid controversy. Knighted by Queen Anne in the following year, he displayed his name linked to his new title here for the first time in print, “Isaaco Newton, Equite aurato” (golden knight); his new rank entitled him to gild his armor. The Latin edition was intended for distribution outside of England. This copy, in an old and well-preserved binding, bears inside the bookplate of an aristocratic German family, probably dating from the 18th century. Purchased in Rome following World War II by George W. Housner.
ID number
RB-IN1706-1
Title
Plate from “Ansei kenbunshi”
Abstract
Damage following the great earthquake of 1855 near Tokyo (the “Ansei earthquake”). Accounts of the disaster were suppressed by the government, making them today extremely rare. This plate is from “Ansei kenbunshi” (Observations of the Ansei Era), printed in Tokyo, 1856. George W. Housner book collection.
ID number
RB-AK1856-1
Title
Plate from “Ansei kenbunshi”
Abstract
Fire following the great earthquake of 1855 near Tokyo (the “Ansei earthquake”). Accounts of the disaster were suppressed by the government, making them today extremely rare. This plate is from “Ansei kenbunshi” (Observations of the Ansei Era), printed in Tokyo, 1856. George W. Housner book collection.
ID number
RB-AK1856-2
Title
George W. Housner
ID number
HB128.1-1
Title
Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO), construction
Abstract
Radhakishnan making some delicate adjustments! (to a Stanley Steamer mixer?). Photo by J. A. Roberts; used by permission.
ID number
10.21.2-33
Title
Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO), construction
Abstract
Radhakishnan making some delicate adjustments! (to a Stanley Steamer mixer?). Photo by J. A. Roberts; used by permission.
ID number
10.21.2-34
Title
Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO), construction
Abstract
Dick Read and the frequency synthesiser. (Was this in fact the method of fine-tuning the frequency?). Photo by J. A. Roberts; used by permission.
ID number
10.21.2-35
Title
Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO), construction
Abstract
Tom Mathews with today's odds on 3C 48 being a star or a galaxy. [It's high redshift later identified it as a quasar]. Photo by J. A. Roberts; used by permission.
ID number
10.21.2-36
Title
Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO), construction
Abstract
Chuck Spenser. Photo by J. A. Roberts; used by permission.
ID number
10.21.2-37
Title
Model plane in wind tunnel
ID number
10.11-2
Title
Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO), construction
Abstract
Tom Mathews and Dick Read approaching the jack screw of an antenna on the north-south track. Photo by J. A. Roberts; used by permission.
ID number
10.21.2-38
Title
Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO), construction
Abstract
Tom Mathews, Tiny Gates and Al Munger inspect an antenna jack screw. Photo by J. A. Roberts; used by permission.
ID number
10.21.2-39
Title
Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO), construction
Abstract
Dick and Dorothy Read standing beside the north-south track. In the background an antenna on the east-west track. Photo by J. A. Roberts; used by permission.
ID number
10.21.2-40
Title
Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO), construction
Abstract
Al Munger driving the bulldozer - used amongst other things to move the antennas along the tracks. Photo by J. A. Roberts; used by permission.
ID number
10.21.2-41
Title
Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO), construction
Abstract
An antenna on the north-south track in front of the Observers' Quartes. Sierra Nevada in the background. Photo by J. A. Roberts; used by permission.
