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James Carmichael Smith Sierra Leone Collection III, 1910 - 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30446C

Scope and Contents

An album containing uncaptioned prints, in two sizes approximately 210 x 150 mm and 135 x 85 mm. The captions composed for this catalogue are enclosed in square brackets. The prints in the album illustrate the visit to Freetown by the Duke and Duchess of Connaught on December 15 1910 and the arrival of Governor (Sir) Edward Marsh Merewether in April 1911. The remaining prints record largely unidentified locations. Photographs by the Lisk-Carew Brothers.

Dates

  • Creation: 1910 - 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) (38 images in 1 album)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

The album is fragile, the photographs range from good to fair condition.

Existence and Location of Copies

This collection is available on microfiche: Africa, fiche number 58-59.

General

SG.

Originator(s)

Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers

Finding aid date

2004-01-09 09:36:44+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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