Scope and Contents
Collection of loose prints measuring approximately 105 x 80 mm., with extensive typewritten captions on a separate sheet. The captions have been used as titles and may include language which is offensive, inaccurate or inappropriate. They have been retained to reflect the context of their creation. The captions from the album have been removed, and the longer descriptive extracts taken from the typewritten sheet (dated April 10 1898) are inserted with the photographs.
Dates
- Creation: 1897 - 1898
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
.01 cubic metre(s) (1 archival box containing 22 images.)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Poor to fair condition. These prints were originally mounted in a small album, which was damaged in a flood in the library basement in February 1980, and although removed from the album, still show considerable water staining and crinkling.
Existence and Location of Copies
This collection is available on microfiche: Africa, fiche number 190.
General
This collection level description was entered by WS and MJC using information from the original typescript catalogue.
Originator(s)
Unknown
- Date
- 2006-10-06 11:57:42+00:00
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
Cambridge University Library
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Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
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