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A collection of Photographs illustrative of the Railway System of New South Wales 1887

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086E

Scope and Contents

A collection of albumen prints by an unknown photographer. The prints were originally in an album with a printed title page reading 'Charles Potter, Government Printer, presented by C.A. Goodchap, Commissioner of Railways'. Some of the pages have decorative designs round the mount, but only a few have captions, and the following details have been derived from various sources. Plates 21-25 have not been researched in the same detail as plates 1-24 and, unless otherwise stated, they are approximately 340 x 262 mm and in good condition, apart from slight fading chiefly along the bottom and at the outer edge.

Dates

  • Creation: 1887

Creator

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

1 file(s) (51 images in 1 file)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

The original album was disbound following water damage and the prints were transferred to a special portfolio with the printed title page included. The water damage has stained a few mounts, but the prints are generally in good condition.

Existence and Location of Copies

This collection is available on microfiche: Australasia, fiche numbers 35-37.

Bibliography

For further information regarding the railways of New South Wales see: NSW Registrar-General's Office (1886), The railway guide of New South Wales (for the use of tourists, excursionists, and others) : a convenient volume of reference to railway routes, stations, and places of interest on the lines of railway; containing various maps and numerous illustrations, 3rd edition, Sydney : Charles Potter, govt. printer.

General

This collection level description was entered by KS using information from the original typescript catalogue.

Originator(s)

Potter, Charles, fl 1887, government printer

Includes index.
Date
2003-07-04 12:00:25+00:00
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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