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[Visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to Bermuda, 24-25 November 1953], 1953-11-24 - 1953-11-25

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/25-46

Scope and Contents

A series of photographs showing Queen Elizabeth's visit to Bermuda in November 1953. The crowded programme of this visit, which began at 10 am on 24 November and ended at 6 am the following morning, is fully described and illustrated in a special issue of The Bermudian (January 1954). This is the main source of the identification of the photographs, which were not previously captioned. Unless otherwise stated, they are 255 x 200 mm prints.

Dates

  • Creation: 1953-11-24 - 1953-11-25

Creator

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).

Extent

1 archive box(es) (21 images in 1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

Bibliography

This visit is described at length in: The Royal Visit (1954), 'The Bermudian - souvenir number', vol. XXIV, No. 11, January, pp. 19-51.

General

WS.

Originator(s)

Various

Finding aid date

2004-06-07 16:20:13+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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