Scope and Contents A collection of albums containing photographs, the majority taken by A.C. McKay but some by R.V. Kamath and by professional photographers.The collection consists of photographs mostly 85 x 60 mm, but with occasional enlargements, carefully mounted in large albums and described in some detail in clear white writing on the black leaves. Each album is numbered on the spine, and clearly formed part of a larger collection than has been received.McKay was a prolific photographer,...

Scope and Contents From the Fonds: A collection of albums containing photographs, the majority taken by A.C. McKay but some by R.V. Kamath and by professional photographers.The collection consists of photographs mostly 85 x 60 mm, but with occasional enlargements, carefully mounted in large albums and described in some detail in clear white writing on the black leaves. Each album is numbered on the spine, and clearly formed part of a larger collection than has been received.McKay was a prolific photographer,...

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An album with the following annotation by McKay: 'As my stay in Cochin lengthens I use my camera less and less, but in nine months I manage to fill yet another album. This one sees the introduction of Scouting snaps, as I make my bow as a Scout again, after several crowded years. As will be seen I have continued my wanderings over much of Southern India, and renewed acquaintanceship with many old friends'.

Scope and Contents From the Fonds: A collection of albums containing photographs, the majority taken by A.C. McKay but some by R.V. Kamath and by professional photographers.The collection consists of photographs mostly 85 x 60 mm, but with occasional enlargements, carefully mounted in large albums and described in some detail in clear white writing on the black leaves. Each album is numbered on the spine, and clearly formed part of a larger collection than has been received.McKay was a prolific photographer,...

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An album with the following annotation by McKay: 'This album is largely educational, containing short and - unfortunately - incomplete records of the Coir and Paddy industries. It also deals with the peregrinations of a banker - Calicut, Alleppey, Trichur, Alwaye, Mundakayam, Peermade and other places. Above all it tells of happy days and of good companions'.

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An album with the following annotation by McKay: 'Cochin Album No. 3. Continuing my Lagoon Adventures and picturing happy days and jolly friends in Cochin. A record I can never forget. February-April 1929'.

Scope and Contents An album with the following annotation by McKay: 'The Villain of the Piece. Alan Campbell McKay, a Scotsman. Assistant-Accountant, National Bank of India, Ltd., Colombo, Nuwara Eliya and Cochin. Assistant District Commissioner of Boy Scouts, British Cochin. Hon. Badge Secretary, Boy Scouts District Association, British Cochin. Honorary Secretary, Cochin Golf Club. Member, Cochin Club Library Committee. Sports: golf, cricket, walking and motor-cycling. Hobbies: Reading, writing,...

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An album with the following annotation by McKay: 'Containing my photographic record of my return to the East and a miscellany of snaps of my new station - Cochin. September 7th to December 1928'.