Cassar, S L, fl. 1890 -1915 (photographer)

Person

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: fl. 1890 - 1915

Biography

S. L. Cassar established a photographic business in Malta circa 1890. He had a studio at 29 Sda San Giovanni, Valetta during the 1890s, referring to himself as 'Artistic Photographer', (Stephens 2007, email referring to a photograph of George Henry Lewis which was taken by 'S.L. Cassar, Artistic Photographer, 29 Sda San Giovanni (Opposite St John's Church), Valetta') during the 1890s), and in 1915 he had a studio at 31 Strada San Giovani, Valletta. In 1915 he was the only photographer in Malta undertaking cinematographic work (Macmillan 1915, p.377).

Sources:

Macmillan, Allister (1915), 'Malta and Gibraltar, illustrated : historical and descriptive, commercial and industrial facts, figures, and resources', London: Collingridge.

Email from Terry Stephens to RCS librarian, dated 13 February 2007.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Series

Malta, 1900

Series

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Malta

Scope and Contents

Loose monochrome postcards showing views in Malta (mainly Valletta).

Dates: 1900

Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Postcard Collection

Fonds

Photographs of Malta, circa 1912

Fonds

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3017B

Scope and Contents

A collection of loose photographs measuring approximately 285 x 240 mm. The majority of the images are of Valletta. All the prints are captioned.

Dates: 1912

Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Found in: Cambridge University Library

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