James Carmichael Smith Sierra Leone Collection I, 1903
Scope and Contents
A collection of coloured and monochrome postcards (filed with the postcard collection) comprising:
1-20 Coloured views of Freetown. Photographer unknown
21-28 Monochrome views of Freetown. Published by 'V.C.P.', stamped and postmarked January 12 1903.
29-36 Monochrome views (mainly of people of different ethnic origins). Published by 'V. et Cie', stamped and postmarked January 12 1903.
37-44 Monochrome views of Freetown. Published by Paris and Co.
45-57 Monochrome and miscellaneous views of Sierra Leone. Photographer unknown, apart from 55.
58-62 Coloured views of Boma (Belgian Congo). Published by C. Van Cortenbergh, Brussels.
63-65 Monochrome miscellaneous views in Belgian Congo. Various photographers.
66-92 Coloured views of the Canary Islands. Various photographers.
Dates
- Creation: 1903
Creator
- From the Fonds: Smith, James Carmichael, 1852 - 1919 (Person)
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).
Extent
92 item(s) (92 images)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
Other Finding Aids
These postcards are housed within the Postcard Collection, box 3.
Existence and Location of Copies
This collection is available on microfiche: Africa, fiche number 57.
General
SG.
Originator(s)
Various
Finding aid date
2004-01-08 16:24:19+00:00
Repository Details
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