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Papers on Shipping and Shipbuilding: Papers of Henry Bell Wortley
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9356
Scope and Contents
Printed papers, pamphlets and photographs mostly concerning ships and shipping, postcards from Wortley's world tour.
Dates:
1888-1920 (Circa)
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).
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Cambridge University Library
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Papers on the B.B.C. British Empire series
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 32
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, programme plans and press cuttings.
Dates:
1969 - 1972
Conditions Governing Access:
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Cambridge University Library
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Papers on the Great Pyramid
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 118
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, notes, statistics and diagrams relating to Harry Carver's studies of the Great Pyramid.
Dates:
1921 - 1943
Conditions Governing Access:
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Papers on the structure and development of the Commonwealth
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 9
Scope and Contents
Letters, drafts, memoranda, newcuttings, articles and other papers regarding the Commonwealth. Much of the material relates to Carrington's work at the R.I.I.A. Many of the articles and drafts are annotated by Carrington to explain the circumstances under which they were written and the way in which they were used.
Dates:
1925 - 1976
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).
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Cambridge University Library
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Papers on W.A.I.T.R (West African Institute For Trypanosomiasis Research) service
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 349
Scope and Contents
Two accounts of Moffat's term of service in Nigeria, describing his complaints about how he was treated, and a letter to the Foreign Secretary concerning his grievances. Together with a copy of an account relating to the purchase and use of a VW pick-up truck and photographs of Moffat's time in Nigeria.
Dates:
2005 - 2010
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).
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Cambridge University Library
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Papers on West Africa
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 125
Scope and Contents
Typescript and manuscript documents relating to West Africa, 127 pages. The papers were probably assembled by Gray for his proposed edition of Frances Moore's 'Travels into the inland parts of Africa' for the Hakluyt Society, which he was unable to complete due to illness. It is not known when they were compiled. There is an accompanying letter from A.T. Matson to D.H. Simpson, R.C.S. Librarian, 17 June 1975, and Simpson's reply of 18 June.1. Biographical note regarding Francis...
Dates:
1970
Conditions Governing Access:
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Papers on women in Uganda
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 166
Scope and Contents
Three papers regarding Ugandan women and correspondence regarding the Bell photographs presented to the R.C.S.
Dates:
1961 - 1981
Conditions Governing Access:
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Cambridge University Library
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Papers re: sale of house, Cambridge
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1943
Dates:
1835-1839
Conditions Governing Access:
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Cambridge University Library
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Papers regarding Nicholas Ferrar and other matters
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4484
Scope and Contents
Copies of miscellaneous documents, many relating to Nicholas Ferrar.
Dates:
1650 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access:
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Cambridge University Library
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Papers regarding repairs to a home, Westminster, Middlesex
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.263
Dates:
1 Mar. 1715-13 Aug. 1715
Conditions Governing Access:
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Papers regarding the Treaty of Succession and Barrier
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6574
Scope and Contents
A series of papers dealing with the Treaty of Succession and Barrier between Great Britain and the Netherlands, 1713, written in four hands, 37 folios: (fo. 1) 1st hand, United Provinces Council of State: Ordinance, 31 October 1710, English translation; (fo. 3) 2nd hand, in Latin, Treaty of Succession and Barrier: separate article concluded 19 January 1713, printed; (fo. 50) 3rd hand, in English, Adriaan van der Hooghe van Brossele: 'Remarks on the Project of the Treaty of Succession and...
Dates:
1710-1713
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).
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Cambridge University Library
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Papers relating to Daedalus Press poemcards
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9851
Scope and Contents
Poemcards, also called 'Pinup poems', were published by Daedalus Press, Stoke Ferry, Norfolk. 'Set in a variety of typefaces, these cards each featured a single poem, often with a small illustration, printed on one side of a 6 x 4 in. card. The runs varied from 500 to 2,000 according to demand. ... 1st series, numbered 1-26, was issued in 1968 [i.e., 1968-1969]. 2nd series, numbered 1-20, was issued in 1970. A third series was projected (1971) but never issued' - Juliet Standing, Exordium:...
Dates:
1968-1971
Conditions Governing Access:
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Cambridge University Library
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Papers relating to Eau Brink Canal
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.2696
Scope and Contents
A series of letters and papers concerning the proposed canal from Eau Brink to King's Lynn. Includes the following (letters unless stated):
Dates:
1792-1793
Conditions Governing Access:
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Cambridge University Library
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Papers relating to Penang
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7393
Scope and Contents
Printed and hand written documents concerning trade and government administration of Prince of Wales Island (now Penang Island).
Dates:
1788-1812
Conditions Governing Access:
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Cambridge University Library
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Papers relating to the 'Cambridge Quarterly' F. R. Leavis special issue
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9633
Scope and Contents
The 'Cambridge Quarterly' was founded in 1965 (first issue: Winter 1965-6) with R. D. Gooder, H. A. Mason, J. M. Newton, W. W. Robson, Morris Shapira and G. R. Strickland as editors. Originally published by the editors, publication was for a period taken over by Oxford University Press. It has the ISSN 0008-199X. Volume 25 number 4 (December 1996) was titled on the front cover 'F. R. Leavis Special Issue: Reminiscences and Revaluations'. The editors were D. C. Gervais, R. D. Gooder, A. P....
Dates:
1995-1996
Conditions Governing Access:
Includes restricted material.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Papers relating to the Graves family, and to other families apparently connected to it
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.60.1
Scope and Contents
Includes
Dates:
1600-1750 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access:
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Cambridge University Library
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Papers relating to the Leavis Lectureship and the F. R. Leavis Lectureship Trust
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10008
Scope and Contents
Includes Patrick Harrison's memoir 'The Unaffected Devotion to Serious Ends: Recollections of Leavis and the Downing English School'.
Dates:
1960-1995 (circa)
Conditions Governing Access:
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Cambridge University Library
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Papers relating to the Pugwash Conferences
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7954
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, minutes, reports, papers and other items relating to various Pugwash Conferences, accompanied by journals, newsletters, press cuttings and other printed material on related topics.
Dates:
1957-1967 (circa)
Conditions Governing Access:
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Cambridge University Library
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Papers relating to work by Bruce Rogers for Cambridge University Press
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9823
Dates:
1917-1968
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).
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Cambridge University Library
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Papers respecting Prince of Wales Island
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7403
Scope and Contents
Typed copy of two reports written by Captain Light to Earl Cornwallis in 1788 on the general state of politics and commerce on Prince of Wales Island and the surrounding area.
Dates:
1950 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access:
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Cambridge University Library
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Papua New Guinea, New Hebrides photographs
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3094A
Scope and Contents
Album of photographs, two to a page, measuring approximately 150 x 100 mm, and all captioned beneath the print. 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 the collection's creation. The majority of the photographs depict Indigenous peoples, the captions identify them in English or German, pencilled on loose labels. Images include Head houses, idols and artefacts, village...
Dates:
1910
Conditions Governing Access:
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Cambridge University Library
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Papyri from El-Hibneh
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4461-4466
Dates:
280-240 BC
Conditions Governing Access:
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Cambridge University Library
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Pardon of alienation, Haddenham etc., Cambridgeshire
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1940
Scope and Contents
Royal pardon to Sir John Jolles Kt for having alienated in 1617 property including the manor of Henton in Haddenham, Cambridgeshire, the manor of Goddescroft in South Lynn, Norfolk, and other land in Wiggenhall St Peter and South Lynn, Norfolk late in the occupation of William Fenne, to Thomas Russell and Alex Ardington as trustees for himself, his wife, and, after their decease, to Banett? Poyntell and his heirs, remainder to Alice Towars and her heirs. Wanting seal, endorsed: 'relating to...
Dates:
20 Jan. 1623 (56 James I)
Conditions Governing Access:
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Parish documents, Cambridge
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.3971
Scope and Contents
Documents, formerly stored in the parish chest, re implementation of the poor laws and other social and militia legislation for the parish of St Peter, Cambridge. c1603-1820, c600 items. With associated correspondence involving E M Hampson, J H Bullock, R C Lambeth, and E A B Barnard, 1942-3, donated by Barnard in June 1943. Separate list in preparation, please ask at Reading Room desk.
Dates:
1603-1820 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access:
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Parish inclosure papers, Freckenham, Suffolk
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.665
Dates:
c. 1700-1900
Conditions Governing Access:
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library