Africa (continent)
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Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 20095 Collections and/or Records:
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The Accra Earthquake, 1939: The C.I.D. building; it, and other nearby buildings, had to be evacuated, 1939
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448G/27
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
A collection of prints and negatives chiefly taken by Frank E. Joselin while on the staff of Achimota College, Ghana, between Jan. 1930 and Nov. 1947. This material falls into five groups: aerial views of Achimota taken in Jan.1931, later views including some taken from the tower, scenes following the Accra earthquake of 23 June 1939, the visit of the Asantehene in 1946, and portraits of the college’s first principal Rev. Alexander Garden Fraser and Assistant Vice Principal J.E.K. Aggrey. ...
Dates:
1939
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Y30448G/60, 86-114 and 118-19 are missing.
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The Accra Earthquake, 1939: The C.I.D. building; it, and other nearby buildings, had to be evacuated, 1939
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448G/28
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
A collection of prints and negatives chiefly taken by Frank E. Joselin while on the staff of Achimota College, Ghana, between Jan. 1930 and Nov. 1947. This material falls into five groups: aerial views of Achimota taken in Jan.1931, later views including some taken from the tower, scenes following the Accra earthquake of 23 June 1939, the visit of the Asantehene in 1946, and portraits of the college’s first principal Rev. Alexander Garden Fraser and Assistant Vice Principal J.E.K. Aggrey. ...
Dates:
1939
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Y30448G/60, 86-114 and 118-19 are missing.
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The Accra Earthquake, 1939: The C.I.D. building; it, and other nearby buildings, had to be evacuated, 1939
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448G/29
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
A collection of prints and negatives chiefly taken by Frank E. Joselin while on the staff of Achimota College, Ghana, between Jan. 1930 and Nov. 1947. This material falls into five groups: aerial views of Achimota taken in Jan.1931, later views including some taken from the tower, scenes following the Accra earthquake of 23 June 1939, the visit of the Asantehene in 1946, and portraits of the college’s first principal Rev. Alexander Garden Fraser and Assistant Vice Principal J.E.K. Aggrey. ...
Dates:
1939
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Y30448G/60, 86-114 and 118-19 are missing.
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The Accra Earthquake, 1939: The C.I.D. building; it, and other nearby buildings, had to be evacuated, 1939
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448G/30
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
A collection of prints and negatives chiefly taken by Frank E. Joselin while on the staff of Achimota College, Ghana, between Jan. 1930 and Nov. 1947. This material falls into five groups: aerial views of Achimota taken in Jan.1931, later views including some taken from the tower, scenes following the Accra earthquake of 23 June 1939, the visit of the Asantehene in 1946, and portraits of the college’s first principal Rev. Alexander Garden Fraser and Assistant Vice Principal J.E.K. Aggrey. ...
Dates:
1939
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Y30448G/60, 86-114 and 118-19 are missing.
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The Accra Earthquake, 1939: The damaged reservoir at Weija; concrete slab lining removed, 1939
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448G/19
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
A collection of prints and negatives chiefly taken by Frank E. Joselin while on the staff of Achimota College, Ghana, between Jan. 1930 and Nov. 1947. This material falls into five groups: aerial views of Achimota taken in Jan.1931, later views including some taken from the tower, scenes following the Accra earthquake of 23 June 1939, the visit of the Asantehene in 1946, and portraits of the college’s first principal Rev. Alexander Garden Fraser and Assistant Vice Principal J.E.K. Aggrey. ...
Dates:
1939
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Y30448G/60, 86-114 and 118-19 are missing.
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The Accra Earthquake, 1939: The damaged reservoir at Weija; concrete slab lining removed, 1939
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448G/20
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
A collection of prints and negatives chiefly taken by Frank E. Joselin while on the staff of Achimota College, Ghana, between Jan. 1930 and Nov. 1947. This material falls into five groups: aerial views of Achimota taken in Jan.1931, later views including some taken from the tower, scenes following the Accra earthquake of 23 June 1939, the visit of the Asantehene in 1946, and portraits of the college’s first principal Rev. Alexander Garden Fraser and Assistant Vice Principal J.E.K. Aggrey. ...
Dates:
1939
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Y30448G/60, 86-114 and 118-19 are missing.
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The Accra Earthquake, 1939: The old Secretariat building; The triangular gable-ends now showing black were made of concrete blocks, and they had fallen; many vertical cracks can be seen, 1939
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448G/26
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
A collection of prints and negatives chiefly taken by Frank E. Joselin while on the staff of Achimota College, Ghana, between Jan. 1930 and Nov. 1947. This material falls into five groups: aerial views of Achimota taken in Jan.1931, later views including some taken from the tower, scenes following the Accra earthquake of 23 June 1939, the visit of the Asantehene in 1946, and portraits of the college’s first principal Rev. Alexander Garden Fraser and Assistant Vice Principal J.E.K. Aggrey. ...
Dates:
1939
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Y30448G/60, 86-114 and 118-19 are missing.
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The Accra Earthquake, 1939: Wesley Chapel, Jamestown, 1939
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448G/37
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
A collection of prints and negatives chiefly taken by Frank E. Joselin while on the staff of Achimota College, Ghana, between Jan. 1930 and Nov. 1947. This material falls into five groups: aerial views of Achimota taken in Jan.1931, later views including some taken from the tower, scenes following the Accra earthquake of 23 June 1939, the visit of the Asantehene in 1946, and portraits of the college’s first principal Rev. Alexander Garden Fraser and Assistant Vice Principal J.E.K. Aggrey. ...
Dates:
1939
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Y30448G/60, 86-114 and 118-19 are missing.
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The Accra Earthquake, 1939: West African Drug Co. building, Station Road, 1939
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448G/38
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
A collection of prints and negatives chiefly taken by Frank E. Joselin while on the staff of Achimota College, Ghana, between Jan. 1930 and Nov. 1947. This material falls into five groups: aerial views of Achimota taken in Jan.1931, later views including some taken from the tower, scenes following the Accra earthquake of 23 June 1939, the visit of the Asantehene in 1946, and portraits of the college’s first principal Rev. Alexander Garden Fraser and Assistant Vice Principal J.E.K. Aggrey. ...
Dates:
1939
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Y30448G/60, 86-114 and 118-19 are missing.
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The accused and his followers at a witchcraft trial, 1909 - 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30469F/GN/287
Scope and Contents
Showing a group of warriors seated in a circle in a woodland clearing.
Dates:
1909 - 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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The accused and his followers at a witchcraft trial, 1909-10, 1909 - 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30469F/287
Scope and Contents
93 x 68 mm. Showing a group of warriors seated in a circle in a woodland clearing.
Dates:
1909 - 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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The Acting Principal of the Higher College, Mr. W.H. Thorpe, 1947
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011U/79
Scope and Contents
Portrait seated at his desk. The typewritten caption on the reverse reads 'He has spent 19 years with the Education Department in Nigeria'.
Dates:
1947
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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The Administration Block, 1945
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011U/194
Scope and Contents
General view of the building. The typewritten caption on the reverse reads 'On the ground floor are the Staff Common Room, and the offices of the Principal, the Assistant to the Principal and the Bursar; on the first floor are the Library and Museum; on the second floor is the Chapel. Pupils are seen dispersing to classrooms after morning chapel'.
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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The Administration Block, 1945
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448H/1
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
A collection of photographs taken by the Ministry of Information West African Photographic Service, giving a comprehensive record of the varied aspects of the College's work. These pictures have been extensively reproduced in books and articles. As Dr. R.W. Stopford is shown as Principal, a post he held from 1941 to 1945, they must date from this period. The Library has three different groups of photographs drawn from this series, two of which form this collection:(A) 55, 260 x...
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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The Administrator and Civil Staff, 1890
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3052A/1
Scope and Contents
Modern copy. A photograph showing Archibald Colquhoun and his civil staff seated around a table beneath awnings attached to the side of a wagon. Three African servants stand beside the Europeans. The other figures in the group are Dr Jameson, Christopher Harrison (Colquhoun’s secretary) and F.C. Selous. This photograph was probably taken when the four men were en route from Fort Charter to Umtasa’s Kraal in Manicaland in early September.
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).
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The ?Adriani Saddle, 1943
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 120/1/5/91
Scope and Contents
135 x 80 mm. Showing five people stood before the mountains. Those on the left are identified as: ?Degarmatch Aiya Governor of the Province; Anne; 'B.L.'
Dates:
1943
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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The Africa Conference, 1948
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/F/3
Scope and Contents
152 x 207 mm. Delegates from the Legislative Councils of the British African Colonies and Protectorates attended the African Conference 1948 which was held at Lancaster House, St James’ London. This picture shows left to right: Rev. J.C. Faye, Mr. Maurice Jones and Mr Crowther. (Gambia). Mr. Otto I.E. During (Sierra Leone), Paramount Chief Bai Koblo of Maramoa, Mr. E.F. Small, Paramount Chief Mana Luseni of Soro.
Dates:
1948
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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The African Agricultural's Instructors hut, kitchen and seed stores at the Weiwei demonstration plot, 1940 - 1949
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011U/321
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
A collection of loose prints. The prints are mainly British official photographs representing aspects of development in the colonies and are chiefly 250 x 200 mm. Captions on the reverse, including the names of institutions, have been recorded as found and may include language which is offensive, inaccurate or inappropriate. They have been retained to reflect the context of the collection's creation. The prints fall into subject collections.Nigeria: 1 - 8 Udi Village; 9-20 Ogwofia...
Dates:
1940 - 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).
Sub-Fonds
The African arms traffic, 1908
Sub-Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 113/12
Scope and Contents
An article on 'the traffic on the East coast of Africa, with special reference to British Somaliland, and a consideration of the measures which are necessary in order to improve the present unsatisfactory state of affairs'.
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Africa miscellanea
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The African music master, 1945
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448H/85
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
A collection of photographs taken by the Ministry of Information West African Photographic Service, giving a comprehensive record of the varied aspects of the College's work. These pictures have been extensively reproduced in books and articles. As Dr. R.W. Stopford is shown as Principal, a post he held from 1941 to 1945, they must date from this period. The Library has three different groups of photographs drawn from this series, two of which form this collection:(A) 55, 260 x...
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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The African Music Master, who studied for three years at the Royal College of Music in London, 1945
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011U/220
Scope and Contents
Heads and shoulders portrait.
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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'The African rubber industry and Funtumia elastica', 1911
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 124/9/2
Scope and Contents
Prospectus of the book written by Christy and published by John Bale, Sons & Danielsson in 1911.
Dates:
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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The Aga Khan and A.S. Rogers at the Palace Pier, August 15th 1905, 1905-08-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468D/28
Scope and Contents
101 x 79 mm. A view showing A.S. Rogers, the Aga Khan and an unidentified figure (almost certainly A.E.H. Raikes) seated in a carriage beside the Palace Pier. Rogers had just met the Aga Khan on his arrival from Mombasa (see Y30468D/15).
Dates:
1905-08-15
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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The Aga Khan at the Zanzibar Exhibition, August 16th 1905, 1905-08-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468D/26
Scope and Contents
96 x 72 mm. A view showing the Aga Khan talking to an unidentified figure in the Exhibition grounds.
Dates:
1905-08-16
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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The Aga Khan at the Zanzibar Exhibition, August 16th 1905, 1905-08-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468D/31
Scope and Contents
97 x 74 mm. A duplicate of Y30468D/26.
Dates:
1905-08-16
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).