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Arthur, Sir (Oswald Raynor, 1905-1973, Knight and colonial administrator)

 Person

Found in 75 Collections and/or Records:

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[Group of five men, mounted on horses], 1953-04-01 - 1957-01-22

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/128
Scope and Contents

115 x 80 mm. A view of five men mounted on horseback, with a spare horse. Arthur is in the centre. On the reverse of the print, written in pencil, the group are identified numerically as : '6, 2, 5, Arthur, 4, 1'. Number 1 (far right) is George Stewart. The others are not known.

Dates: 1953-04-01 - 1957-01-22
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).
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[Group of five men, mounted on horses], 1953-04-01 - 1957-01-22

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/129
Scope and Contents

115 x 80 mm. A view of five men mounted on horseback, with a spare horse. Arthur is in the centre. On the reverse of the print, written in pencil, the group are identified numerically as : '6, 2, Arthur, 4, 3, 1'. Number 1 (far right) is George Stewart. The others are not known.

Dates: 1953-04-01 - 1957-01-22
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).
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[Group photograph], 1959-04-24 - 1959-04-28

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/208
Scope and Contents

255 x 250 mm. Group photograph. Prince Philip is on the left, the Governor, Raynor Arthur, and his wife are on the right. The man standing beside Prince Philip is unidentified.

Dates: 1959-04-24 - 1959-04-28
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).
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[Her Majesty's Birthday], 1954-04-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/100
Scope and Contents

160 x 120 mm. The caption on the reverse of the print, probably written by Arthur himself, in red ink, continues: 'O. R. A on Faith. O'Sullivan on Tomato. (Behind) Hoare on Marquita. Facing Royal Standard'.

Dates: 1954-04-21
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).
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[Lt-Gen. Sir Alexander Hood, Governor of Bermuda], 1951 - 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/2
Scope and Contents

The Governor of Bermuda signing a document, with O. R. Arthur standing by him. Hood (1888-1980) was a doctor who ended a military career as Director of Army Medical Services, 1941-48. He was Governor of Bermuda from 1949 until his retirement in 1955. Sir Winston Churchill commented 'I like Hood' and Lord Moran wrote of him: 'Hood is a full-blooded red-faced Scot with no neck to speak of, as if he had stepped down from a Raeburn portrait for our correction'.

Dates: 1951 - 1953
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).
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Moving off for Inspection, 1954-04-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/101
Scope and Contents

105 x 70 mm. The caption written in red ink on the reverse (probably penned by Arthur himself) continues: 'Faith a little reluctant'.

Dates: 1954-04-21
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).
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[Official welcoming ceremony to Nassau], 1959-04-24 - 1959-04-28

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/186
Scope and Contents

255 x 200 mm. A view of Prince Philip and others during his welcoming ceremony in the public square at Nassau. The Governor, Raynor Arthur, is just visible to the left of Philip.

Dates: 1959-04-24 - 1959-04-28
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).
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[Opening of Parliament, 21 October 1953], 1953-10-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/22
Scope and Contents

Showing the Governor addressing the legislature. To his right are Lady Hood and Miss Rosemary Hood; to his left Archdeacon John Stow, Mrs Stow, and Captain Roper-Curzon, A. D. C. Facing him are O. R. Arthur, Colonial Secretary, J. Trounsell Gilbert, Chief Justice, Major David Huxley, Attorney-General. This photograph was reproduced in 'Royal Gazette', 22 October 1953.

Dates: 1953-10-21
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).
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[Opening of Parliament, 21 October 1953], 1953-10-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/23
Scope and Contents

Showing the Governor saluting during his address to the legislature. To his right are Lady Hood and Miss Rosemary Hood; to his left Archdeacon John Stow, Mrs Stow, and Captain Roper-Curzon, A. D. C. Facing him are O. R. Arthur, Colonial Secretary, J. Trounsell Gilbert, Chief Justice, Major David Huxley, Attorney-General.

Dates: 1953-10-21
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).
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[Opening of Parliament, 21 October 1953], 1953-10-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/24
Scope and Contents

Showing the Governor addressing the legislature. He is bare-headed. To his right are Lady Hood and Miss Rosemary Hood; to his left Archdeacon John Stow, Mrs Stow, and Captain Roper-Curzon, A. D. C. Facing him are O. R. Arthur, Colonial Secretary, J. Trounsell Gilbert, Chief Justice, Major David Huxley, Attorney-General.

Dates: 1953-10-21
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).
 Fonds

Press cuttings and papers of Sir Oswald Raynor Arthur

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 256
Scope and Contents

Cuttings and a few other papers regarding Sir Arthur and his family, the Royal Family, Bermuda and the Falkland Islands.

Dates: 1951 - 1982
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).
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Prince inspects Worcestershire Guard, 1959-04-24 - 1959-04-28

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/184
Scope and Contents

180 x 130 mm. The typescript caption continues: 'The Duke of Edinburgh inspects a guard of honor from the Worcestershire regiment during four-day visit to the Bahamas. The police band is in attendance during the ceremony on Prince George Wharf in Nassau. -30-.' The caption also reads: 'From: Bahamas News Bureau ... by Bill Seward,' and 'Direction of (to): Hill and Knowlton, Inc.' and gives full address details for both.

Dates: 1959-04-24 - 1959-04-28
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).
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[Prince Philip and the Governor], 1959-04-24 - 1959-04-28

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/203
Scope and Contents

255 x 250 mm. Showing Prince Philip and Raynor Arthur being driven past onlookers with the roof top down.

Dates: 1959-04-24 - 1959-04-28
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).
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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/4
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows a distant view of Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. The print is stamped on the reverse with 'Bermuda News Bureau.'

Dates: 1952-02-06
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).
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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1962-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/5
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows a distant view of Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. The print is stamped on the reverse with 'Bermuda News Bureau'.

Dates: 1962-02-06
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).
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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/6
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows a distant view of Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. The print is stamped on the reverse with 'Bermuda News Bureau'.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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).
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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/7
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows a distant view of Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. The print is stamped on the reverse with 'Bermuda News Bureau'.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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).
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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/8
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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).
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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/9
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. Print stamped on the reverse with 'Royal Gazette Photo'.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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).
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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/10
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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).
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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/11
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. Print stamped on the reverse with 'Royal Gazette Photo'.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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).
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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/11A
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. Print stamped on the reverse with 'Royal Gazette Photo'.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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).
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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/12
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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).
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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/13
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this photograph was taken during Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony and shows guards of soldiers. The print is stamped on the reverse with 'Photo by Hall', but is scored out, presumably by the Bermuda News Bureau.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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).
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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/20
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this photograph was taken during Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony and shows a group inside Government House. The print is stamped on the reverse with 'Royal Gazette Photo'.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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).
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