Africa (continent)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 20095 Collections and/or Records:
File
Sudanese diary, 1915-02-12 - 1915-10-26
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 124/6/2
Scope and Contents
The diary (300 pages) records regional sleeping sickness inspection tours and the mapping of the Nile-Congo boundary for the Sudanese Government. It includes considerable zoological notes, and descriptions of the terrain, missionary stations, and the African peoples that Christy encountered. In many entries, Christy has underlined key words in the text or written summaries in the margins.
Dates:
1915-02-12 - 1915-10-26
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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Sudanese, Egyptian, Indian, Ethiopian and British children performing in a Christmas play, 1960 - 1970
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS/9/8/6
Scope and Contents
240 x 180 mm. glossy print. Location unidentified. The children are named on the reverse.
Dates:
1960 - 1970
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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Sudanese family. Doum palm., 1920
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/3/183
Scope and Contents
45 x 69 mm.
Dates:
1920
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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Sudanese girl, 1870 - 1889
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3042B/20
Scope and Contents
197 x 242 mm. Full length studio portrait of a Sudanese girl seated on rocks against a backdrop of a river landscape. She wears a length of cloth around her waist and a necklace of coin and star shaped ornaments.
Dates:
1870 - 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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Sudanese girl, 1870 - 1889
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3042B/21
Scope and Contents
211 x 276 mm. Duplicate of Y3042B/20.
Dates:
1870 - 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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[Sudanese man], 1952
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011KKK(GS)48
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The slides are 25 x 25 mm. Y3011KKK(GS)1-12 are boxed with Y3011WW Eastham. The remainder are in three separate slide boxes.
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).
Series
Sudanese papers, 1915-02-10 - 1915-10-26
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 124/6
Scope and Contents
Diary and letters written by Christy during his work for the Sudanese Government.
Dates:
1915-02-10 - 1915-10-26
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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Sudanese sheep at W. Halfa, 1920
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/3/193
Scope and Contents
70 x 45 mm.
Dates:
1920
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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Sudanese spirit hut, 1950 - 1970
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS/9/7/24
Scope and Contents
85 x 126 mm. sepia print.
Dates:
1950 - 1970
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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[Sudanese village], 1928
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/7/32
Scope and Contents
77 x 51 mm.
Dates:
1928
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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[Sudanese warrior], 1880 - 1889
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302B/53
Scope and Contents
191 x 278 mm. Half length portrait of a young warrior. Photographer unknown, probably Zangaki.
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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[Sudanese warriors], 1880 - 1889
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302B/11
Scope and Contents
223 x 281 mm. Full length studio portrait of two Sudanese warriors, dressed in white and carrying spears. Photographer unknown, probably Zangaki.
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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Sudanese warriors, 1880
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3042B/24
Scope and Contents
187 x 239 mm. Full length studio portrait of a younger and an older warrior. The older figure is the man identified as Osman Digna in the preceding two prints.
Dates:
1880
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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Sudanese warriors, one is supposed to be Osman Digna, 1880
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3042B/25
Scope and Contents
212 x 278 mm. Duplicate of Y3042B/24. As can be inferred from the contemporary pencilled caption, some doubt is thrown on the identification of Osman Digna.
Dates:
1880
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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Sudd Bank near Lake No, 1928
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/7/25
Scope and Contents
77 x 52 mm.
Dates:
1928
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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Sudi, office boy, 1920 - 1927
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3047B/16
Scope and Contents
59 x 102 mm. A view showing Sudi, a Swahili, wearing his Leslie and Anderson uniform and fez. His jacket is monogrammed L and A over the breast.
Dates:
1920 - 1927
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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Suez, 1908 - 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011B(LS)/114
Scope and Contents
A view looking shorewards, from the harbour at Suez.
Dates:
1908 - 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).
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Suez, 1900
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Egypt/1-12
Scope and Contents
Booklet entitled 'Suez' containing 12 detachable monochrome postcards showing views of Suez, the Canal and Port Said. Published by 'Lévy Fils et Cie, Paris'. The postcards are captioned in English on the front and French on the reverse.
Dates:
1900
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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Suez, 1927
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/5/146
Scope and Contents
65 x 40 mm. A view of buildings and boats taken from the sea.
Dates:
1927
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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Suez. British Church, 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Egypt/14
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Booklet entitled 'Souvenir of Suez' containing detachable monochrome postcards showing views of Suez and the Canal. Published by the Cairo Postcard Trust, Cairo. The postcards are captioned in English on the front and French on the reverse.
Dates:
1900
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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Suez Canal, 1888 - 1889
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y308A/5
Scope and Contents
280 x 219 mm. A poor photograph, with a double image through movement during exposure or printing. A view looking along the canal, with a three-masted steamer approaching from the right.
Dates:
1888 - 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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Suez Canal, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3034A/42
Scope and Contents
A view looking along the canal towards a steamer.
Dates:
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).
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[Suez Canal construction work Ismailia], 1905 - 1906
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3041B/39
Scope and Contents
299 x 239 mm. A view showing Egyptian labourers at work shifting earth with horse drawn railway trolleys under the supervision of an European overseer. In the background can be seen the funnels of numerous large steamers, and it seems likely that this is Port Ismailia, where Henry Williamson worked as a canal constructor after work had finished on the Aswan Dam. Y3041B/38 may also have been taken in this area.
Dates:
1905 - 1906
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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Suez Canal entrance, 1920
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/3/288
Scope and Contents
66 x 42 mm. Ships in the canal.
Dates:
1920
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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Suez Canal [i.e. Qanat as-Suways], 1908 - 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011B(LS)/108
Scope and Contents
A view showing a small settlement of wooden huts on the bank of the canal.
Dates:
1908 - 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).