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Africa (continent)

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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 20095 Collections and/or Records:

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The Rev. Reginald Moseley reading the burial service, 1898-09-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3042C/129
Scope and Contents

153 x 133 mm. A view showing Rev. Moseley reading the service, partially obscured by an officer in the foreground. The photograph is stuck on to an album page entitled 'Omdurman, September 3rd'.

Dates: 1898-09-03
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 Rhodesia Conference Gets Under Way, 1976

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/421
Scope and Contents 120 x 189 mm. The formal scene inside the Palais des Nations in Geneva as the conference on Rhodesia gets under way, chaired by Mr. Ivor Richards (centre of table on left), the United Kingdom’s Representative to the United Nations. Other participants are: Mr Ian Smith (centre of table on right), the Rhodesian leader, with his team; and the four nationalist delegations headed by Mr Robert Mugabe (centre of top, left table), leader of the Zimbabwe African National Union; Mr Joshua Nkomo...
Dates: 1976
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 Right Reverend Bishop Mackenzie, 1861

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059H/4
Scope and Contents

A half length seated studio portrait of Bishop Charles Frederick Mackenzie (1825-1862) in clerical robes. Mackenzie came to the Cape as Bishop Colenso's archdeacon in 1855 . In 1858 he was supervising a mission station on the Umthali River and in 1861 was consecrated Bishop of Central Africa. He died the following year at his mission at Malo. Photograph probably by Frederick York.

Dates: 1861
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 road and battleground, Brockhorst Spruit, 1880 - 1881

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3055A/39
Scope and Contents

143 x 100 mm. Showing the road at Brockhorst Spruit, littered with the skeletons of oxen and with the mass grave of British dead (see Y3055A/40) in the background. The action at Bronkhorst Spruit, which resulted in the loss of about 77 British soldiers and 2 Boers, took place on 20 December 1880 and marked the start of the war.

Dates: 1880 - 1881
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 road bridge across the Umgeni River, Durban, 1928-06-28

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 353/4/8
Scope and Contents

Print at RCMS 353/2/46.

Dates: 1928-06-28
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 road bridge across the Umgeni River, Durban, 1928-06-28

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 353/2/46
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Album of mostly 80 x 54 mm prints. There is a brief list describing items 1-98, which document the trip from Southampton to South Africa, travel in South Africa, and the visit to Southern Rhodesia. Many photos do not appear in the exact numerical order given in the listing. The rest of the images are uncaptioned, but their general locations have been identified by reference to the diary RCMS 353/1.

Dates: 1928-06-28
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 road to Gondar [i.e. Gonder] (Semiam Mountains) [i.e. Simen mountains], 1943

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 120/2/1/16
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Numbered and labelled slides from the Hebberts' trip to Ethiopia.

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 Road to Naivasha, The Rift Valley, 1950-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 359/2/3/129-143
Scope and Contents

Views of the road and valley.

Dates: 1950-06
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 rogue, 1935 - 1936

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304N/249
Scope and Contents

The album page is entitled: 'Labwor'.

Dates: 1935 - 1936
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 Royal Family at Osborne, 1859

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059E/2
Scope and Contents A portrait group showing Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and eight children posed on a patio at Osborne House. The children in the group are Princess Victoria Adelaide Mary Louisa (1840-1901); Prince Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (1841-1910); Princess Alice Maude Mary (1843-1878); Prince Alfred Ernest Albert (1844-1900) (see also Y3059G/3); Princess Helena Augusta Victoria (1846-1923); Princess Louisa Caroline Alberta (1848-1939); Prince Arthur William Patrick Albert (1850-1942); Prince...
Dates: 1859
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 Royal Hotel Bulawayo, 1928-07-14

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 353/4/22
Scope and Contents

Print at RCMS 353/2/96.

Dates: 1928-07-14
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 Royal Hotel Bulawayo, 1928-07-14

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 353/2/96
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Album of mostly 80 x 54 mm prints. There is a brief list describing items 1-98, which document the trip from Southampton to South Africa, travel in South Africa, and the visit to Southern Rhodesia. Many photos do not appear in the exact numerical order given in the listing. The rest of the images are uncaptioned, but their general locations have been identified by reference to the diary RCMS 353/1.

Dates: 1928-07-14
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 Royal Observatory - Cape of Good Hope, 1861

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059J
Scope and Contents

'A Green, phot. The Royal Observatory - Cape of Good Hope. Presented to the Subscribers of the Cape Monthly Magazine - August 1861'. A view looking across the Salt River Marsh to the Observatory.

Dates: 1861
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 Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope, 1861

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305V/5
Scope and Contents

125 x 80 mm. Photograph of the painting by T.W. Bowler. Though nominally related to the Prince’s visit, this is dated 1861 by the artist, as can be seen with the aid of a magnifying glass.

Dates: 1861
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 Royal Salute. Mauritius Volunteers on opening session of Council of Government, 1916, 1916

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011J/46
Scope and Contents

98 x 71 mm. Showing troops on parade outside Government House, Port Louis.

Dates: 1916
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 ruins of Modega Kraal where Mosclekatze [Mzilikazi] fought the Boers and was driven north to Matabeleland. Taken in 1868', 1868

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 191/38
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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The Rusinga deck, 1935 - 1936

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 364/2/1/53
Scope and Contents

54 x 83 mm.

Dates: 1935 - 1936
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 Rutshuru River, 1939 - 1941

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 120/1/3/214
Scope and Contents

125 x 125 mm. A view looking along the river, with thick vegetation either side.

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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The Ruvuva Ferry, east of Ngara-Bugufi, Tanganyika [i.e. Tanzania]. (Nov. 27), 1934-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/357
Scope and Contents

Showing the car and people on the ferry.

Dates: 1934-11
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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The sable antelope (Rhodesia), 1920 - 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC South Africa/65
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Collection of monochrome postcards printed in collotype showing stuffed animals in the Natal Museum, Pietermaritzburg. Accompanying the postcards is a four page printed leaflet by the Director of the Natal Museum, Ernest Warren, dated April 1924 and entitled 'The need for the International protection of the African fauna.'

Dates: 1920 - 1929
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 Sacred Wood, Blida, Algeria, 1922

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304H/77
Scope and Contents From the File:

Measuring 220 x 285 mm, this album contains postcards, some of which are coloured. The majority portray Algiers (including 12 of the museum), Algerian people, Biskra, and the ruins of Timgad, Constantine, Tunis and Carthage.

Dates: 1922
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 salt lake from the North East., 1942-06-16

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 120/1/4/48
Scope and Contents

125 x 95 mm. A general view of the salt lake from the rim.

Dates: 1942-06-16
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 same girl, 1935 - 1936

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304N/240
Scope and Contents

The caption on the album page continues: 'She is wearing a sporran called tiang; this is worn only by married women. This is a small leather square, decorated with beads and cowrie shells. All the women both Labwor and Karamojongs wear a long leather skirt like this. Extra peices [sic] of leather are sewn in to the shirt [skirt ?] to give a full effect, and usually trimmed with thick beads of copper and iron. The Turkana women also wear this style'.

Dates: 1935 - 1936
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 same girl, 1935 - 1936

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304N/241
Scope and Contents

The caption on the album page continues: 'She is wearing a sporran called tiang; this is worn only by married women. This is a small leather square, decorated with beads and cowrie shells. All the women both Labwor and Karamojongs wear a long leather skirt like this. Extra peices [sic] of leather are sewn in to the shirt [skirt ?] to give a full effect, and usually trimmed with thick beads of copper and iron. The Turkana women also wear this style'.

Dates: 1935 - 1936
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 same girl, 1935 - 1936

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304N/242
Scope and Contents

The caption on the album page continues: 'She is wearing a sporran called tiang; this is worn only by married women. This is a small leather square, decorated with beads and cowrie shells. All the women both Labwor and Karamojongs wear a long leather skirt like this. Extra peices [sic] of leather are sewn in to the shirt [skirt ?] to give a full effect, and usually trimmed with thick beads of copper and iron. The Turkana women also wear this style'.

Dates: 1935 - 1936
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).