Southern Nigeria photographs 1908-1910
Scope and Contents
A collection of prints, each measuring approximately 110 x 55 mm. A number of photographs in the album relate to the Northern Hinterland Expedition and the compiler of the album was clearly connected with the Southern Nigeria Regiment of the West African Frontier Force.
Dates
- Creation: 1908 - 1910
Creator
- Mair (fl 1908-1910, Captain) (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).
Biographical / Historical
In a letter to the Librarian, dated 1974, D.C. Dorward, Centre of West African Studies, Birmingham University, suggests that the photographs were taken by Captain Mair. An extract from this letter is stored with the photographs.
Extent
1 file(s) (73 images in 1 file)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
The photographs were originally mounted in an album with captions, but this was disbound and discarded due to flood damage in 1980. The prints are generally in fair condition.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Album presented by Mrs. Vivien Warrington on behalf of Mr. J. Leavey, 1974.
Existence and Location of Copies
This collection is available on microfiche: Africa, fiche numbers 43.
Bibliography
General
This collection level description was entered by KS using information from the original typescript catalogue.
Originator(s)
Mair, - , fl 1908-1910, Captain
Geographic
- Date
- 2003-07-24 09:01:35+00:00
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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