Africa (continent)
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Subject Source: Local sources
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The First Transvaal Parliament, 1907
Sub-Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 113/81
Scope and Contents
A poster of the members of the Legislative Assembly of the First Transvaal Parliament, a supplement to 'The Weekly Star'. In the centre of the poster is a photograph of the House of Assembly. This is surrounded by photographs of the seventy members, including General L. Botha, Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture.
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Africa miscellanea
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The floor employees at their mid-day meal, 1891
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059C/18
Scope and Contents
198 x 151 mm. Showing a large group of miners seated on the ground at their mid-day meal with a barrel of drinking water in their midst and mine buildings in the background.
Dates:
1891
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 Floors - Loading ‘Blue’ for the washing machines, 1891
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059C/19
Scope and Contents
208 x 153 mm. Showing gangs of Africans, under the eye of a supervisor, loading diamondiferous soil into metal trolleys for transportation to the washing machines (see Y3059C/21).
Dates:
1891
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 Floors - No 1 Washing Machine, 1891
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059C/21
Scope and Contents
209 x 153 mm. Showing trolleys being lowered by winch into the stone walled trench at the far end of which is the washing machinery.
Dates:
1891
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 Floors - No 2 Washing Machine, 1891
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059C/22
Scope and Contents
209 x 153 mm. A general view of another type of washing machine.
Dates:
1891
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 Floors - Pulsator machine and yard, 1891
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059C/23
Scope and Contents
209 x 153 mm. A general view of the buildings containing the pulsator machinery (see Y3059C/24) with three Europeans seated on chairs near an electric light post in the foreground.
Dates:
1891
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 Floors - Pulsator Machinery, 1891
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059C/24
Scope and Contents
208 x 149 mm. A close-up view of the drums and driving machinery in which the gravel is separated from earth.
Dates:
1891
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 Floors - sorting the gravel for diamonds, 1891
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059C/25
Scope and Contents
208 x 154 mm. Showing a group of three European sorters bent over piles of gravel laid out on tables, with a supervisor standing in the foreground.
Dates:
1891
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 Floors-– Trucking ‘Blue’ to the washing machines, 1891
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059C/20
Scope and Contents
195 x 149 mm. Showing a horse drawing a line of trolleys loaded with blue ground towards the washing machines.
Dates:
1891
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 following list of complaints... of robberies, &c., committed on the Lagoon between Badagry and Porto Novo, by subjects of the King of Porto Novo, 1871-09-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 131/4/72
Scope and Contents
This is a printed broadside.
Dates:
1871-09-09
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).
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The Fon of Banso, 1937-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/4
Scope and Contents
56 x 84 mm. The Fon showing his feathered headdress with the long upright white feathers in the crown. His crossed necklaces of coloured beads and the King George V medal.
Dates:
1937-05
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
‘The former history of Kilwa Kivinji’, 1955
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 126/9/3
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Published and unpublished works on African history written by Gray, accompanied by research notes from archives and secondary sources.
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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The Fort, Coomassie, Gold Coast [i.e. Kumasi, Ghana], 1924
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Gold Coast/11
Scope and Contents
The caption on the reverse reads: 'The Fort at Coomassie. This fort is the one which was held by a handful of Europeans and African troops for over 100 days during the Ashanti War of 1900; the Garrison being ultimately relieved by the forces under the command of Sir James Willcocks'.Guggisberg stated: 'Leaving the Colony, we come to Ashanti where the oil painting of the old Fort at Coomassie nestling amongst its palms and brightly coloured shrubs and looking a very different place...
Dates:
1924
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 Fountains, Pretoria, 1900 - 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305J/139
Scope and Contents
205 x 152 mm. A view in the Fountains Valley south of the town showing a stream passing through light woodland. Proclaimed a game and nature reserve in 1895.
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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The four news Bishops (left to right): Rt. Rev. Yohana Omari, Rt. Rev. Daniel Deng Atong, Rt. Rev. Obadiah Kariuki, Rt. Rev. Festo Olang, 1955-05-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS 18/2
Scope and Contents
Duplicate at CMS 12/2/7.
Dates:
1955-05-15
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 four news Bishops (left to right): Rt. Rev. Yohana Omari, Rt. Rev. Daniel Deng Atong, Rt. Rev. Obadiah Kariuki, Rt. Rev. Festo Olang, 15 May 1955, 1955
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS/12/2/7
Scope and Contents
208 x 142 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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The four news Bishops (left to right): Rt. Rev. Yohana Omari, Rt. Rev. Daniel Deng Atong, Rt. Rev.Obadiah Kariuki, Rt. Rev. Festo Olang, 15 May 1955, 1955
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS/12/2/8
Scope and Contents
208 x 142 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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The French Force Publique who were made to guard us one night by the chief of Dogo, 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/442
Scope and Contents
Showing two members of the Force, in French Equatorial Africa.
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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The French Force Publique who were made to guard us one night by the chief of Dogo, 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/443
Scope and Contents
Local members of the Force Publique, French Equatorial Africa.
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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The fruit market, 1933 - 1948
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/9/9
Scope and Contents
105 x 145 mm. The caption continues: 'Many and varied are the fruits of Zanzibar and this picture shows a portion of the fruit market which is always a scene of busy activity in the early hours of the day.'
Dates:
1933 - 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 Fruit Market, Zanzibar, 1900 - 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3047A/55
Scope and Contents
107 x 81 mm. A view looking down on to the crowded market courtyard with Africans inspecting the sacks of fruit laid on the ground in baskets. The Zanzibar markets are situated in the western bank of the Creek Canal.
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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The full dress ball, Jembura, Bahr-el-Ghazal [? Bahr al Ghazal], 1915, 1915
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304A/255
Scope and Contents
95 x 73 mm. A view showing a gathering of African women in loincloths. The location is possibly Bahr al Ghazal in Sudan.
Dates:
1915
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 full dress ball, Jembura, Bahr-el-Ghazal [? Bahr al Ghazal], 1915, 1915
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304A/256
Scope and Contents
101 x 74 mm. A view showing a gathering of African women. The location is possibly Bahr al Ghazal in Sudan.
Dates:
1915
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 gallows: crowd round the body of the last man hanged by the Khalifa, 1898
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3042C/165
Scope and Contents
159 x 109 mm. A view showing a crowd of Sudanese women clustering round the gallows at Omdurman. The photograph is stuck on to an album page entitled 'Omdurman'.
Dates:
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Khartoum 1898
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The Gang (African workmen), 1928 - 1939
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043GG/55
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Group photograph and amateur snapshots, presumably mostly taken by E.A. Rothery, mounted on 23 card sheets from a disbound album. Unless otherwise noted, the photographs are of varied up to 110 x 70 mm, black and white or sepia.The photograph relate to Rothery's career as a surveyor up to 1939, and have been captioned by him. The captions have been used as titles and have been recorded as found. Titles composed by the cataloguer are enclosed in square brackets. A few additions,...
Dates:
1928 - 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).