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Africa (continent)

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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 20104 Collections and/or Records:

 Item

Zanzibar troops, 1901 - 1905

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468B/17
Scope and Contents

277 x 198 mm. A view showing a company of Zanzibar troops on parade in front of a large white building. Exact location unidentified, possibly outside the Sultan’s stables.

Dates: 1901 - 1905
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).
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Zanzibar war drums, 1905

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468C/47
Scope and Contents

206 x 151 mm. A view showing a pair of decorated wooden war drums with leather stretched across top and bottom and a wooden club for beating the implement.

Dates: 1905
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).
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[Zanzibar waterfront], 1880 - 1889

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305D/94
Scope and Contents

194 x 144 mm. A view looking along a beach towards a settlement of thatched huts, probably in Zanzibar. With a fisherman standing beside his dugout in the foreground.

Dates: 1880 - 1889
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).
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[Zanzibar waterfront], 1880 - 1889

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305D/95
Scope and Contents

193 x 144 mm. A view from the harbour looking towards a waterfront settlement, with dhows at anchor in the foreground.

Dates: 1880 - 1889
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).
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Zanzibar waterfront, 1890 - 1905

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468A/89
Scope and Contents

216 x 152 mm. A view showing a crowded scene at the western end of the Zanzibar waterfront. Crowds of spectators are gathered in front of the godowns while yet more seem to be arriving by boat. They are evidently awaiting the arrival of a dignitary at Old British Agency Pier, but the occasion has not been identified.

Dates: 1890 - 1905
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).
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Zanzibari girls at toilet, 1900 - 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3047A/27
Scope and Contents

151 x 209 mm. A view showing two Swahili girls, one arranging the other's hair in the distinctive Swahili style : 'Her hair... is 'done' in a number of ways, but the usual coiffure affected is the plaiting of her sparse locks into a series of ridges disposed at regular intervals over her head, which ridges are separated from one another by shallow valleys of bare scalp.' (Pearce 1920). A note on the reverse says 'Note shirt buttons in ears'.

Dates: 1900 - 1910
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).
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Zaria, 1912, 1912

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011D/131
Scope and Contents

84 x 84 mm. Showing Bell's entourage riding along a road in Zaria, with a uniformed standard bearer leading the group.

Dates: 1912
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).
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Zaria: Dr Millar’s old house and school, 1952

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS/10/3/193
Scope and Contents

157 x 113 mm. matt print with copy and 56 mm. negative. Work started in 1900 and the school was founded in 1907. Rev. Henry Miller stands with his bicycle in front.

Dates: 1952
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).
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Zaria Leper Settlement: Emir of Zaria presenting certificates to discharged patients, 1955

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS/10/4/103
Scope and Contents

158 x 113 mm. matt print with 35 mm. negative.

Dates: 1955
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).
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Zaria Leper Settlement: Rev. P. Lapage and Malam Adamu dan Zaria in group outside the Settlement Church, 1952, 1952

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS/10/4/102
Scope and Contents

158 x 113 mm. matt print with 35 mm. negative.

Dates: 1952
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).
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Zaria: opening of CMS Bookshop, Oct. 1955, 1955

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS/10/3/192
Scope and Contents

156 x 114 mm. glossy print.

Dates: 1955
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).
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Zebra, 1906 - 1911

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3045C/74
Scope and Contents

99 x 72 mm. One of several prints. Showing the body of animals lying where they were shot

Dates: 1906 - 1911
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).
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Zebra, 1967-08

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham Y/64
Scope and Contents From the File: John Ewart Marnham had admirable opportunities for photographing flora and fauna during his stay in South Africa and in this section his own arrangement under species has been largely followed; the divisions are: lions, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos [rhinocesaurus] and hippos [hippopotamus], zebras, giraffes, buffalos, kudu, other deer and miscellaneous. Most of these animals were photographed in national parks and game reserves, though not all slides have specific locations. The main parks...
Dates: 1967-08
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).
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Zebra, 1967-08

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham Y/65
Scope and Contents

[Same spot as preceding].

Dates: 1967-08
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).
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Zebra, 1969-12

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham Y/67
Scope and Contents From the File: John Ewart Marnham had admirable opportunities for photographing flora and fauna during his stay in South Africa and in this section his own arrangement under species has been largely followed; the divisions are: lions, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos [rhinocesaurus] and hippos [hippopotamus], zebras, giraffes, buffalos, kudu, other deer and miscellaneous. Most of these animals were photographed in national parks and game reserves, though not all slides have specific locations. The main parks...
Dates: 1969-12
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).
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Zebra di Grant (Equus burchelli böhmi), 1960 - 1969

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Kenya/53
Scope and Contents

The caption continues: 'Zebra of Grant, Zèbre de Grant, Zebra von Grant' and '834' is printed on the reverse. The postcard, which is dated 'Jan. 30. 1969', is addressed to Miss Mardell at South Street Infants School, Bristol. It was written in Nakuru, Kenya, and is signed 'M. Carter'. It describes the trip to Nairobi and various activities.

Dates: 1960 - 1969
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).
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Zebra, killed near Matiana [1907?], 1907

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011C/54
Scope and Contents

Showing a dead zebra lying on open grassland.

Dates: 1907
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).
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Zebras at pool, 1960 - 1969

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Kenya/23
Scope and Contents

'54' printed on the reverse.

Dates: 1960 - 1969
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).
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Zebu cattle, 1933 - 1964

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/10/3/76
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 mm. Cattle with long horns.

Dates: 1933 - 1964
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).
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[Zebu humped cattle], 1933 - 1964

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/10/3/78
Scope and Contents

215 x 160 mm.

Dates: 1933 - 1964
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).
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Zezibwa Falls, 1906 - 1909

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011C/20
Scope and Contents

Showing the Zezibwa Falls (exact location unidentified) falling among dense forest, with an African policeman standing in the foreground.

Dates: 1906 - 1909
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).
 Sub-Series

Zimbabwe, 1955 - 1991

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011KKK/383-434
Scope and Contents

A series of photographs of the University of Zimbabwe. The University College of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Salisbury (now Harare), was incorporated in 1955. In 1980 it became the University of Zimbabwe.

Dates: 1955 - 1991
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).
 Sub-Series

Zimbabwe, 1957-03 - 1965

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011WW 3/2 Zimbabwe
Scope and Contents

A series of photographs of the University of Zimbabwe. The University College of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Salisbury (now Harare), was incorporated in 1955. In 1980 it became the University of Zimbabwe.

Dates: 1957-03 - 1965
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).
 Sub-Series

Zimbabwe, 1961 - 1962

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 58/1/7
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Paintings and drawings by school pupils in Africa and India and a selection of artwork from other countries, some mounted on cardboard. The collection includes work by pupils of George Stevens, a friend of Richard Carline, who taught at a school in Africa before the Second World War. A covering note by Unity Spencer explaining the origins of the collection is with RCMS 58/1.

Dates: 1961 - 1962
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).
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Zimbabwe Hill and Ruins, 1890

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3052A/113
Scope and Contents

A view looking towards the hill ruins situated on a site to the north of the elliptical building (see Y3052A/110). A section of the old walls can be seen at the right of the print, with the thatched huts of the latter-day inhabitants dotted among the huge granite boulders of the north side (see Y3052A/114). Photograph taken between August 13th – 19th.

Dates: 1890
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).