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James Carmichael Smith Sierra Leone Collection II. c.1910-11, 1890 - 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30446B

Scope and Contents

An album containing mounted prints, mainly measuring approximately 205 x 145 mm. Some prints are captioned (in ballpoint pen) by Miss Walton Smith; typewritten captions are by D.H. Simpson; captions composed for untitled prints are enclosed in square brackets.
Illustrated in the album are: the garden party held to celebrate the coronation of George V in 1911, Governor Probyn and staff and the Governor's departure in 1910, general views of Freetown from the 1890s - c.1910, and group photographs of James Carmichael Smith and friends. Miss Walton Smith has identified the numerous garden party photographs as relating to the coronation celebrations of 1911, but it is possible that some of the prints relate to other occasions. Photographs by Lisk-Carew Brothers, Dionysius Leemy and others.

Dates

  • Creation: 1890 - 1911

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 album(s) (45 images in 1 album)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

The album is fragile, the leaves having come unstuck. The photographs range from fair to good condition.

Existence and Location of Copies

This collection is available on microfiche: Africa, fiche number 57-58.

General

SG.

Originator(s)

Various

Finding aid date

2004-01-09 09:04:48+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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