Africa (continent)
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Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 20095 Collections and/or Records:
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Swazi dandy, Gollel area, Swaziland [Eswatini], 1949
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 211/30
Scope and Contents
'The Swazi youth takes a keen interest in his hair and carries a mirror as frequently as do the womenfolk. His mirror may be decorated with beadwork by his womenfolk, or set in a wooden frame which he darkens with burning and carves into patterns. The lightening of his hair is a serious occupation, almost a ritual. A waterfall or rapids is essential to the process and helps to straighten and sort out the kinky hair. Yellow soap is heavily lathered on after the waterfall treatment and remains...
Dates:
1949
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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Swazi farmers near Goedgegun, 1965-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham Q/12
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Contains slides relating to the three visits to Swaziland by John Ewart Marnham. Scenes include: the Swazi capital Mbabane; Tshaneni in the north of the country; Geodgegun; Havelock; Pigg's Peak area and the Swaziland Independence Day celebrations. The Independence of Swaziland was discussed at a conference in London on 19-23 February 1968 and the country became independent on 6 September at a ceremony in the Somhlolo stadium at Lobamba. Owing to the death of Princess Marina of Kent, the...
Dates:
1965-11
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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Swazi farmers near Goedgegun, 1965-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham Q/13
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Contains slides relating to the three visits to Swaziland by John Ewart Marnham. Scenes include: the Swazi capital Mbabane; Tshaneni in the north of the country; Geodgegun; Havelock; Pigg's Peak area and the Swaziland Independence Day celebrations. The Independence of Swaziland was discussed at a conference in London on 19-23 February 1968 and the country became independent on 6 September at a ceremony in the Somhlolo stadium at Lobamba. Owing to the death of Princess Marina of Kent, the...
Dates:
1965-11
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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Swazi girl, Mbabane, Swaziland, 1946 - 1970
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCS/XII/5
Scope and Contents
This is a reproduction of a watercolour by Barbara Tyrrell, RCMS 211/28.
Dates:
1946 - 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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Swazi girl, Mbabane, Swaziland [Eswatini], 1949
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 211/28
Scope and Contents
'Red wing feathers of the South African grey loerie are, in Swaziland, worn exclusively by members of the two leading families, Dhlamini and Mamba. Sobhuza, the Paramount Chief, is himself a Dhlamini. Every day dress for a Swazi girl consists of bright cloths of designs which have developed, in the trade, strictly to Swazi taste. The various types of cloths have their names in the Swazi language. The necklace as here depicted is typical Swazi choice in colour and design. Hair is lightened by...
Dates:
1949
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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Swazi girls, 1910 - 1911
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30546A/52
Scope and Contents
84 x 138 mm. A full length portrait of two Swazi girls wearing patterned cotton dresses.
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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Swazi man, 1930 - 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/72
Scope and Contents
155 x 205 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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Swazi man with bleached hair, fixed into place with mud, 1930 - 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/73
Scope and Contents
132 x 202 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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Swazi matron, Nzoka area, Swaziland [Eswatini], 1949
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 211/27
Scope and Contents
'The Swazi married woman may be recognised by the piled up hair, or ‘isiqolo’. Unlike the flower pot shape of the Zulu ‘isiqolo’, hers is rounded, hair at forehead and temples being wrought into delicate, oiled corkscrew curls. Other essentials of the married woman's dress are the goatskin apron and black leather skirt. The apron is of long haired goatskin, having a centre panel cleared of fur and a strongly string-bound upper edge. This apron is tied under the armpits when a woman is newly...
Dates:
1949
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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Swazi National Council Delegates at Constitutional Talks in London, 1963-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/550
Scope and Contents
206 x 151 mm. Mr. S.T.M. Sukati of the Swazi National Council delegation shakes hands with Mr. Duncan Sandys, Secretary of State for the Colonies, at the opening session of the constitutional talks on Swaziland. The Council delegates wore their national regalia of leopard skins, bead necklaces and peacock feathers.
Dates:
1963-01
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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Swazi Spa, 1967-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham Q/21
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Contains slides relating to the three visits to Swaziland by John Ewart Marnham. Scenes include: the Swazi capital Mbabane; Tshaneni in the north of the country; Geodgegun; Havelock; Pigg's Peak area and the Swaziland Independence Day celebrations. The Independence of Swaziland was discussed at a conference in London on 19-23 February 1968 and the country became independent on 6 September at a ceremony in the Somhlolo stadium at Lobamba. Owing to the death of Princess Marina of Kent, the...
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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Swazi Spa, 1967-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham Q/22
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Contains slides relating to the three visits to Swaziland by John Ewart Marnham. Scenes include: the Swazi capital Mbabane; Tshaneni in the north of the country; Geodgegun; Havelock; Pigg's Peak area and the Swaziland Independence Day celebrations. The Independence of Swaziland was discussed at a conference in London on 19-23 February 1968 and the country became independent on 6 September at a ceremony in the Somhlolo stadium at Lobamba. Owing to the death of Princess Marina of Kent, the...
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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Swazi warrior, Oshoek, Swaziland [Eswatini], 1949
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 211/31
Scope and Contents
'The Swazi shield is almost circular and carries a small tuft of feathers. The staff of the shield is also longer than that of the Zulu, and also sports feather decorations. These feathers are split to make them curl. Spears have a hilt covered with hide and the knobkerrie is of typical design carved in sharp ridges. Fur necklace and streamers are of narrow strips bound around a central thong. A bright loin draping with pieces of animal skin at front and back are typical male dress, and the...
Dates:
1949
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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Swazi widow, Mbabane, Swaziland [Eswatini], 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 211/26
Scope and Contents
'The Swazi woman, immediately upon losing her husband retires into her hut for a week and during that period she is employed making her widow's weeds, assisted by other women of the kraal. Her hair is shaved and she is fitted with a skull cap of plaited grasses. Other items are grass twists passing diagonally across the body and over the shoulders; a saddle of grass loops through which are attached thongs of oxhide; a medicinal necklace. Her married woman's apron of goatskin is scraped clear...
Dates:
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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Swazi woman at Tshonque Show, District Umbombo [Ubombo], 1930 - 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/68
Scope and Contents
151 x 102 mm. The caption continues: 'showing finely plaited hair, and using the gaily printed cotton clothes made in designs especially for this area.'
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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Swazi youths, 1930 - 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/70
Scope and Contents
202 x 150 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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Swazi youths, 1930 - 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/71
Scope and Contents
203 x 152 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).
File
Swaziland, 1965-11 - 1968-09
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham Q
Scope and Contents
Contains slides relating to the three visits to Swaziland by John Ewart Marnham. Scenes include: the Swazi capital Mbabane; Tshaneni in the north of the country; Geodgegun; Havelock; Pigg's Peak area and the Swaziland Independence Day celebrations. The Independence of Swaziland was discussed at a conference in London on 19-23 February 1968 and the country became independent on 6 September at a ceremony in the Somhlolo stadium at Lobamba. Owing to the death of Princess Marina of Kent, the...
Dates:
1965-11 - 1968-09
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
Swaziland, 1978-02
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011KKK/275-278
Scope and Contents
A series of photographs of the University of Swaziland. The University of Swaziland was created after the separation of the three constituent members of the University of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland in 1975.
Dates:
1978-02
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).
File
Swaziland, 1969
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 162/4/1/5
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Correspondence, arranged by subject, relating to Fergus Wilson's work for the F.A.O., with a few related papers.
Dates:
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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Swaziland Constitutional Conference Opens in London, 1963-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/551
Scope and Contents
149 x 206 mm. Delegates from Swaziland at the opening session of the Swaziland Constitutional talks in London included, from left to right: Dr. G.L.M. Msibi (Mbabdzeni National Convention), Mr. S. Nxumalo (Democratic Party), Mr. A. Sellstroom (Eurafrican Welfare Association), and Dr. D. Hynd (Independent).
Dates:
1963-01
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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Swaziland Constitutional Conference Opens in London, 1963-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/552
Scope and Contents
Neg.
Dates:
1963-01
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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Swaziland Constitutional Conference Opens in London, 1963-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/553
Scope and Contents
157 x 203 mm. Mr Duncan Sandys (seated, fourth from left), Secretary of State for the Colonies, acting as chairman at the opening session of the Swaziland constitutional conference in London. From left to right: Mr. W.B.L. Monson (an Assistant Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office), Sir John Martin (Deputy Under Secretary of State), the Marquess of Lansdowne (Minister of State for Colonial Affairs), Mr. Sandys, Mr. B.A. Marwick (Resident Commissioner, Swaziland), Mr. M.J. Fairlie...
Dates:
1963-01
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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Swaziland. Havelock, 1880 - 1889
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305D/39
Scope and Contents
204 x 152 mm. A view from a hillside looking down on Havelock which lies near the Transvaal border, with mining buildings in the foreground and a small Swazi Kraal of thatched huts beyond. 'Havelock' is also printed on the photograph itself. The following information is supplied by Huw M. Jones: The view is probably of Nottingham Peak, and the likely date is 1889. Havelock was the name given to a mineral concession (41D) obtained from Ngwenyama Mbandzeni on December 12, 1886,...
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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Swaziland Independence Conference, 1968-02-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/554
Scope and Contents
188 x 244 mm. A general view of the conference with Mr. George Thomson the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs presiding.
Dates:
1968-02-19
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).