Skip to main content Skip to search results

Showing Records: 1 - 25 of 156

 File

1st Lord Acton: collections concerning the Council of Trent, 1867-77. Twelve hands, most of them identical with some of Add. 4887, but not in the same order. In French, Spanish, Italian, Latin and English., 1867 - 1877

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4888
Dates: Other: 1867 - 1877
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).
 File

Academy of Ancient Music: review for UK, US and other foreign concerts, 1979 - 1987

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10096/4/3
Dates: 1979 - 1987
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The archive is not yet fully catalogued. Some materials are subject to access restrictions. To discuss consultation please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk or music@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).
 Series

Accounting and related papers, 1798-1969 (with some photocopies made in 1983)

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A
Scope and Contents This series contains accounts of Jardine Matheson, & Co. Ltd, its subsidiaries and associated firms, and other business records, including reports and minutes. The series is divided into three main sections:1. A1-6 contain the principal accounting records of Jardine Matheson, including the records of Magniac and Co. and its predecessors.2. A7-8 contain miscellaneous material not relating directly to the main series.3. A9 contains later accounts, reports and...
Dates: 1798-1969 (with some photocopies made in 1983)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
 File

Astronomical methods and instruments, 1878 - 1887

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/177
Scope and Contents Correspondence with Airy and W.H.M. Christie concerning new astronomical techniques; requests for instruments and information; the testing of various instruments, such as a siderostat, telescopes and a driving clock; and the finding of the longitude. The correspondents include W. De La Rue, W. Huggins, S.P. Langley, Sir R.S. Ball, R.L.J. Ellery, E.K. Abbe, H.H. Turner and various lesser known scientists. There is a photograph of a negative of a plan of Flamsteed's equatorial sector, a...
Dates: 1878 - 1887
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: 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).
 File

Bill of sale of the 'Patriota', 1841

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/F4/24
Scope and Contents

Two copies of the bill of sale of the 'Patriota' (in Spanish), dated Macao, 22 November 1841.

Dates: 1841
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
 sub-subseries

Bills of lading: Philippines, 1826-1879 (mostly 1868-1870)

 sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/135/2
Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous bills of lading from Manila and Iloilo (in English and Spanish), with mate's receipts, bills of exchange and an insurance policy. The documents include reference to B.A. Barretto; José B. Boxas; Russell & Sturgis; 'Mars'; 'Suwo Nada'; 'Venus'; cordage; hemp; and tobacco.

Dates: 1826-1879 (mostly 1868-1870)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
 Series

Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru, 1908-1914

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10418/5
Scope and Contents

Official and personal documents relating to des Graz’s appointment and service as Consul-General to Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru. 6 items.

Dates: 1908-1914
 Item

Bond of Stevenson & Co., 1821

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/F5/4
Scope and Contents

A wrapper containing a bond (in Spanish) of Stevenson & Co. to Remington, Crawford & Co. for 10,000 pesos, 15 December 1821.

Dates: 1821
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
 File

'Cambridge University Press', 1990

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/PRESS 5/2/28
Scope and Contents

A short history of the Press, in Spanish.

Dates: 1990
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Scholarly access to this material may be restricted if it contains information exempted from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 2000. Please apply in advance to the Cambridge University Press Archivist.
 File

Cardinal Jules R. Mazarin: copies of letters, 1648-50. Two hands, the same as those of Add. 4671. In Italian, Spanish and French., 1648 - 1650

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4672
Dates: 1648 - 1650
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).
 Item

Cardinal Pedro Segura y S enz, Archbishop of Seville, invitation to Templewood to attend anniversary mass (in Spanish), June 1956

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Templewood/P/File 10/9
Scope and Contents

1 item, paper

Dates: Other: June 1956
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).
 File

Cardinal Reginald Pole: 'Negotiati delle Legationi', 19th cent. copies. In Italian and Spanish., c. 1800s

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4832
Dates: c. 1800s
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).
 Series

Carlsberg Automatic Meridian Circle (CAMC), La Palma: publications, 1984 - 2005

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 189
Scope and Contents

This series comprises publications of meteorological data and of catalogues of observations of the stars and planets obtained with the Carlsberg Automatic Meridian Circle (CAMC). The publications were produced by the Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada en San Fernando, Copenhagen University Observatory and Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge, and latterly, solely by ROA.

Dates: 1984 - 2005
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: 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).
 File

Catalogue of the library of the Marquess of Halifax, 1693

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Dd.09.51
Scope and Contents

'A catalogue of books in the library of Rufford belonging to my Lord Marquiss of Halifax in the year 1693'. Arranged according the place of books on the shelves.

Dates: 1693
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
 Series

Catalogue of works of the Early Spanish Religious Reformers (in the library of the BFBS) 1879, 1879

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0374/BFBS/BSMS 440
Scope and Contents

ff.34; 198 x 157mm; text size varies; 20 lines; black exercise-book.

Dates: 1879
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).
 Item

Charter party of the 'Norseman', 1859

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/F7/29
Scope and Contents

The charter party of the ship 'Norseman' for a voyage from the Chincha Islands to Port Louis, Mauritius, dated Lima, 4 June 1859. The text is given in both Spanish and English.

Dates: 1859
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
 File

Chile January 2008, 2008

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10440/5/94
Scope and Contents

Press cuttings, a certificate and a photograph.

Dates: 2008
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: Partially restricted: a small number of files in this series are restricted in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018; see individual file descriptions for details.
 Series

Chinese documents, 1766-1935

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/H
Scope and Contents

This series consists of a wide range of business, legal and official Chinese documents dating mainly from the nineteenth century, particularly from the first half of the century. Many of the papers concern or are connected to Jardine, Matheson & Co. and its members. There are also a few items in English, French, Japanese, Parsi, Portuguese and Spanish (in the catalogue the documents are in Chinese unless otherwise stated).

Dates: 1766-1935
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
 Series

Collation of Scio's Spanish Bible, 1824

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0374/BFBS/BSMS 439
Scope and Contents

ff.84; 230 x 207mm; text size 300 x 175mm; c. 31 lines, loose sheets, unbound.
A collation by J. A. Muñoz de Sotomayor, of the Madrid (1794) and London (1823) editions of Felipe Scio’s version, and the Latin Vulgate printed at Lyons, 1685.

Dates: 1824
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).
 File

Concert reviews, CD reviews and features mixed, 1994 - 1999

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10096/4/12
Dates: 1994 - 1999
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The archive is not yet fully catalogued. Some materials are subject to access restrictions. To discuss consultation please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk or music@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).
 File

Consejo deestado de Éspañá, 1605

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Dd.03.71
Scope and Contents

Copies of various documents relating to Spain. It is described on what was perhaps the wrapper of a bundle of papers, but is now in the middle of the volume, as 'an account of the king, dignities, places &c. of Spain, not unlike Chamberlain's State of Great Britain'.

Dates: 1605
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: 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).
 File

Correspondence and papers on company history, 1821-1942 (mostly 1929-1942)

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/L11/1
Scope and Contents Manuscript and typescript correspondence regarding research into the history of Jardine, Matheson & Co., 1929-1942. The correspondents include Evelyn Banbury, B.D.F. Beith, D.G.M. Bernard, Charles Beswick, J.H. Burder, J.H. Keswick, L.N. Leefe, D. Rod Mackenzie, J.J. Paterson, H.K. Peters, F.A. Pollock, G.W. Sheppard, W.T. Southorn and J. Stewart. There are also related typescript documents, including 'Notes Traditional, Gossipy & Otherwise on Some Mathesons'; an account of the early...
Dates: 1821-1942 (mostly 1929-1942)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
 File

Correspondence between David Thomas and various others, 1963 - 1979

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 87/117
Scope and Contents Comprises correspondence between David V. Thomas and fhe following correspondents: Bazlur Rahman at Survey of Pakistan; Harold W. P. Richards at Royal Greenwich Observatory; John A. Decker Jr. at Comstock & Westcott, Inc, Cambridge, Massachusetts; The Director, Trigonometrical Survey, Mowbray, South Africa; S. K. Sharma at Survey of India; H. Enslin at Deutsches Hydrographisches Institut, Hamburg, Germany; D. H. Sadler at H. M. Nautical Almanac Office,...
Dates: 1963 - 1979
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: 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).
 File

Correspondence of Sir John F. E. Acton and other papers, 1617-1891. In Italian, French, Latin, Spanish and English., 1617 - 1891

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4855
Dates: 1617 - 1891
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).
 File

Correspondence of the Paganelli family, merchants in Florence and Spain, 1543-1733. In Italian and Spanish., 1543 - 1733

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4858
Dates: 1543 - 1733
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).

Filtered By

  • Language: Spanish; Castilian X
  • Repository: Cambridge University Library X

Filter Results

Additional filters:

ARCHON code (for CUL materials)
Archives and MSS Dept. (GBR/0012) 116
Royal Greenwich Observatory (GBR/0180) 26
Bible Society (GBR/0374) 8
Map Dept. (GBR/3296) 3
University Archives (GBR/0265) 2
∨ more  
Subject
Astronomy 3
Madrid 3
Astronomical observatories 2
Astronomical telescopes 2
Africa (continent) 1
∨ more  
Language
English 113
French 68
Italian 57
German 44
Latin 42
∨ more  
Names
Challis, James, 1803 - 1882 (astronomer and physicist) 2
Ellery, Robert Lewis John, 1827 - 1908 (astronomer) 2
Grant, Robert, 1814 - 1892 (astronomer) 2
Porras, y Ruiz (Josef de (fl 1783-1785) petitioner to the Board of Longitude) 2
Royal Greenwich Observatory 2
∨ more
Rue, Warren De La, 1815 - 1889 (chemist and astronomer) 2
Yrisarri and Co 2
ADA Publishing Company (fl. 1965-1987) (New York) 1
Advertising Techniques (Magazine) (fl. 1965-1987) (United States of America) 1
Anglo-Australian Telescope Board 1
Augustine Heard and Co 1
Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science 1
Beith, Benjamin David Fleming, 1884-1960 (businessman) 1
Bernard, Sir Dallas Gerald Mercer, 1888-1975 (1st Baronet, businessman) 1
Cambridge University Spanish Society 1
Canton Insurance Co 1
Carrington, Richard Christopher, 1826 - 1875 (astronomer) 1
Charles Magniac and Co 1
China Coast Steam Navigation Co 1
China Sugar Refining Co Ltd 1
Christie, William Henry Mahoney, Sir, 1845 - 1922 (Knight, astronomer) 1
Comrie, Leslie John, 1893 - 1950 (astronomer and mathematician) 1
Cook, James, 1728 - 1779 (Captain, Royal Navy explorer) 1
European Southern Observatory 1
Fitzroy, Robert, 1805 - 1865 (hydrographer and meteorologist) 1
Flamsteed, John, 1646 - 1719 (astronomer) 1
Gebrauchsgraphik International Advertising Art (Magazine) (fl. 1920-1971) (Germany) 1
GeraNova Bruckmann Verlagshaus GmbH (Publisher) (2003-Present) (Germany) 1
Graphis (Magazine) (1944-Present) 1
Graphis, Incorporated (Publisher) (1944-Present) (United States of America) 1
Herstmonceux Castle 1
Hind, John Russell, 1823 - 1895 (astronomer) 1
Hongkong Fire Insurance Co Ltd 1
Huggins, William, Sir, 1824 - 1910 (Knight, astronomer) 1
Institute of Contemporary Arts (Cultural centre) (1946-Present) (London) 1
Isaac Newton Observatory, Herstmonceux 1
Kunkel, Laurence Oliver, 1949-2014 (Photographer) 1
Langley, Samuel Pierpont, 1834 - 1906 (astronomer, physicist and aeronautics pioneer) 1
Lassell, William, 1799 - 1880 (astronomer) 1
Law, Roger, 1941-Present (Artist) 1
Leefe, Lawrence Noel, 1872-1951 (businessman) 1
Magniac and Co 1
Nautical Almanac Office 1
Northern Hemisphere Observatory 1
Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos, La Palma 1
Paterson, John Johnstone, 1886-1971 (businessman) 1
Pogson, Norman Robert, 1829 - 1891 (astronomer) 1
Redman, Roderick Oliver, 1905 - 1975 (physicist) 1
Rodés, Luis, 1881 - 1939 (astronomer) 1
Royal Astronomical Society 1
Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope 1
Savile, George, 1633-1695 (1st Marquis of Halifax) 1
Sir Howard Grubb, Parsons and Co Ltd 1
Smyth, Charles Piazzi, 1819 - 1900 (astronomer) 1
Taylor, Robert, d 1820 (merchant) 1
Thomas Hunt and Co 1
Todd, Charles, Sir, 1826 - 1910 (Knight, astronomer and meteorologist) 1
Tony Cuthbert Cartoons (Animation company) (c 1970-c 1992) (United Kingdom) 1
Vignoles, Charles Blacker, 1793 - 1875 (civil engineer) 1
Winnecke, Friedrich August Theodor, 1835 - 1897 (astronomer) 1
+ ∧ less