Africa (continent)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 20097 Collections and/or Records:
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A settler's hut on the Chartered Company's, Crocodile River, 1907, 1907
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30546A/77E
Scope and Contents
85 x 85 mm. Negative only.
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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A "Shauri", Mumias 1899, 1899
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3045A/37
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Two albums with two loose prints (which may not belong to this collection) inserted. The two albums were the property of Charles Edwin Collard, Captain, Royal Marine Light Infantry. The albums have been rebound, but the labels on the covers ‘Uganda 1898-1900’ have been retained. Most of the photographs are 115 x 90 mm. Collard was presumably the photographer except for the few prints in which he appears, and all the photographs are captioned. However, it appears likely that this was...
Dates:
1899
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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A ship's boat, Zanzibar, 1933 - 1964
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/10/3/319
Scope and Contents
165 x 210 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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A shoot on Kgorwe Flats, 1910 - 1911
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30546A/75
Scope and Contents
86 x 85 mm. Showing birds and small bucks hanging in camp, with five dogs standing in the foreground.
Dates:
1910 - 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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A sickly tree, Mamu, Southern Nigeria, 1903 - 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304A/63
Scope and Contents
78 x 98 mm. A view showing a sickly ten year old tree covered with fruit at Mamu.
Dates:
1903 - 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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A sickly young tree, Mamu, Southern Nigeria, 1903 - 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304A/64
Scope and Contents
78 x 99 mm. A view showing the leaves of a sickly young tree with profuse flower development.
Dates:
1903 - 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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A simsim mill, 1939 - 1941
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 120/1/3/28
Scope and Contents
115 x 85 mm. Showing a shelter under which there are three men, a camel and sacks of grain, presumably.
Dates:
1939 - 1941
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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A sinister woman at Mona, 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/419
Scope and Contents
A caption reads: 'The inhabitants of this village are very mixed. Arab - Mousgoum - Bagarmi - Bananas - Tuparis and this woman doubtless is of a good mixture'. Logone River, Chad.
Dates:
1934
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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A sinister woman at Mona, 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/420
Scope and Contents
A caption reads: 'The inhabitants of this village are very mixed. Arab - Mousgoum - Bagarmi - Bananas - Tuparis and this woman doubtless is of a good mixture'. Logone River, Chad.
Dates:
1934
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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A sisal grower and his African assistant examine newly planted bulbils in an estate nursery, 1945
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011U/423
Scope and Contents
The typewritten caption on the reverse reads 'These will be replanted in fields after nine to twelve months growth'.
Dates:
1945
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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A sister with a patient in a ward of Butha Buthe [i.e. Butha-Buthe] Mission Hospital, 1963-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30547A/14
Scope and Contents
200 x 157 mm. Showing an African sister standing beside a patient's bed in the mission hospital.
Dates:
1963-07
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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A Sitwell unit at Fort Gerry, 1895 - 1898
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 172/3/10
Scope and Contents
217 x 162 mm.
Dates:
1895 - 1898
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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'A sketch of four sand storms passing over the Kalahara [Kalahari] Desert before the rainy season sets in', Dec. 1874
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 191/45
Scope and Contents
The caption reads, 'Some of these gigantic sand storms are 50 feet through and will take up sticks, a man's coat or hat if they are in the line they are travelling. The storm in this sketch took place in December 1874, some three miles from Abekus Pitts and 10 miles south of the sand dunes some 200 feet high. The Pitts are shown on this map. The sand dunes are seen in the sketch that forms the distant hills. The sand columns travel at great speed and follow in line. The atmosphere is full of...
Dates:
Dec. 1874
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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'A sketch of some ancient ruins in Matabeleland north of Camalo River, much dilapidated as the loose stones lie about in every direction', 1877
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 191/37
Scope and Contents
The caption reads, 'The walls are built of hewn stone. There was an inner fort surrounded by a high wall when in a perfect state, both enclosures are full of large trees and it is not seen until well within the outer enclosure and would be mistaken for a [offensive word not transcribed] Kraal. The trees are omitted as it would be impossible to see the ruins if they were shown. Taken in 1877. The outer wall 110 feet square, the inner wall 35 feet square' [historic caption].
Dates:
1877
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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'A sketch of the first British soldiers that ever crossed the Vaal River in South Africa, a review of part of the 24th Regiment and two guns of the Royal Artillery, sent up to the Diamond fields to maintain order amongst the diggers about 1871', 1879
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 191/8
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Water colours and pen and ink sketches documenting Anderson's travels in southern Africa, accompanied by his original captions and explanatory notes. The original titles and captions have been enclosed in single quotation marks, and have been transcribed in the catalogue as found, with the exception of an egregiously offensive term used in some titles, which has not been transcribed. Where possible, modern place names have been supplied.
Dates:
1879
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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'A sketch on a branch of the Notuane [Notwane] River, 1868', 1868
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 191/64a
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Water colours and pen and ink sketches documenting Anderson's travels in southern Africa, accompanied by his original captions and explanatory notes. The original titles and captions have been enclosed in single quotation marks, and have been transcribed in the catalogue as found, with the exception of an egregiously offensive term used in some titles, which has not been transcribed. Where possible, modern place names have been supplied.
Dates:
1868
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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'A sketch on branch of the Notuane [Notwane River], 1868', 1868
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 191/64
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Water colours and pen and ink sketches documenting Anderson's travels in southern Africa, accompanied by his original captions and explanatory notes. The original titles and captions have been enclosed in single quotation marks, and have been transcribed in the catalogue as found, with the exception of an egregiously offensive term used in some titles, which has not been transcribed. Where possible, modern place names have been supplied.
Dates:
1868
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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A small bush fire, Obuasi, 1938 - 1939
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448O/59
Scope and Contents
85 x 60 mm.
Dates:
1938 - 1939
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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A small rest house in a remote part of a mission district… built for the service of a missionary who itinerates, at Sagala, 1900s, 1900 - 1917
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30469F/184
Scope and Contents
160 x 119 mm.
Dates:
1900 - 1917
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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A snake charmer with his black cobra in Pemba Island, 1930 - 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/10/23
Scope and Contents
160 x 210 mm.
Dates:
1930 - 1950
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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[A snake charmer with his black cobra in Pemba Island], 1930 - 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/10/24
Scope and Contents
160 x 210 mm.
Dates:
1930 - 1950
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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[A snake charmer with his black cobra in Pemba Island], 1930 - 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/10/25
Scope and Contents
160 x 210 mm.
Dates:
1930 - 1950
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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[A snake charmer with his black cobra in Pemba Island], 1930 - 1950
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/10/26
Scope and Contents
110 x 160 mm.
Dates:
1930 - 1950
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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A Solemn and Binding Agreement, 1979-12-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/434
Scope and Contents
176 x 238 mm. Showing (right to left) guerrilla leaders Robert Mugabe and Joshua Nkomo, Sir Ian Gilmour (Lord Carrington’s deputy), Lord Carrington and Bishop Abel Muzorewa former Rhodesian Premier. Watching (background left to right) Mr Francis Pym, Secretary of State for Defence, and Premier Margaret Thatcher.
Dates:
1979-12-21
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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A Somali on Towawa, the top rock of Wagga, pointing to the sea, 1908
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 7/1060
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). [No print]. Missing.
Dates:
1908
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).