Africa (continent)
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Subject Source: Local sources
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Tropical mountains - in the sunshine, 1905 - 1953
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Sierra Leone II/7
Scope and Contents
The caption continues: 'With kind regards and best wishes for Christmas and the coming year.'
Dates:
1905 - 1953
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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Tropical produce, 1905
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468D/77
Scope and Contents
148 x 101 mm. A view showing various types of palm produce including leafs, fruit and flowers.
Dates:
1905
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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Tropical tuber, 1905
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468D/76
Scope and Contents
106 x 153 mm. A studio photograph showing four specimens of an unidentified tropical plant.
Dates:
1905
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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Trouble on the road, 1939 - 1941
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 120/1/3/108
Scope and Contents
115 x 85 mm. Showing a truck stuck in the mud. There are men helping or watching.
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).
Fonds
Trousdell Southern Nigeria Photographs, 1905-7
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043A-B
Scope and Contents
A collection of albums of photographs taken by Trousdell whilst posted in Nigeria and on leave from that posting.Y3043B, a larger album of 201 prints, contains most of the photographs in this volume as well as later work. 56 captioned photographs record the period from January 3 - October 13 1907 during Trousdell's second tour of duty at Bonny. A few uncaptioned photographs have not been identified as to date or place. The prints in the earlier album are generally in a better...
Dates:
1905 - 1907
Conditions Governing Access:
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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Trousdell Volume I, 1905 - 1906
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043A
Scope and Contents
An album containing prints neatly captioned in Trousdell's hand. All prints measure 102 x 77 mm unless otherwise stated, and are not detailed in the individual print catalogue: photographs in a portrait format are denoted by '(vertical)' after the caption. The album, dated December 1906, was given by Trousdell as a present to his mother, presumably on his return to Nigeria at the end of his first leave, scenes included show views in Calabar, photographs taken during a journey up the Cross...
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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Trousdell Volume II, 1905 - 1907
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043B
Scope and Contents
An album containing prints, measuring 102 x 77 mm unless otherwise stated, and the majority captioned in Trousdell's hand. Prints in a portrait format are denoted by '(vertical)' after the caption. Captions for the few untitled prints are enclosed in square brackets.
Dates:
1905 - 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).
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[Truck being pushed uphill], 1924 - 1945
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 120/2/2/3
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Unlabelled slides from Hebbert's time in Africa.
Dates:
1924 - 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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[Truck on roadside], 1927 - 1928
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/5/9
Scope and Contents
45 x 70 mm.
Dates:
1927 - 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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Tsessebe Dam, Tati Concessions, 1910 - 1911
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30546A/57
Scope and Contents
128 x 102 mm. A view from downriver looking back towards the dam and reservoir. The Tati Concessions, centred around Francistown, were originally part of Matabeleland. Gold was discovered in the area in the mid 1860s and a mineral concession, which passed through many hands, was obtained from Lobengula in 1869 and lasted up to independence.
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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Tsessebe Dam, Tati Concessions, 1910 - 1911
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30546A/58
Scope and Contents
128 x 102. Showing two men (one holding a fishing rod) and a dog on the bank of the Tsessebe Dam reservoir.
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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Tshaneni : crop spraying, 1965-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham Q/9
Scope and Contents
[By plane].
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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Tuareg at Aderbissinat, 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/399
Scope and Contents
Head and shoulders portrait of a person wearing a headscarf so that only their eyes are visible.
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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[Tuareg at Aderbissinat], 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/400
Scope and Contents
Showing a woman with asses behind her.
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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[Tuareg at Aderbissinat], 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/401
Scope and Contents
Head and shoulders portrait of a woman.
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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Tuareg at Bawku, 1938
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448K/132
Scope and Contents
The negative envelope is numbered '39'.
Dates:
1938
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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[Tuareg portrait], 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/403
Scope and Contents
The caption on the album page reads: 'All taken at Aderbissinat (Colonie du Niger)'.
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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[Tuareg portrait], 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/404
Scope and Contents
The caption on the album page reads: 'All taken at Aderbissinat (Colonie du Niger)'.
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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[Tuareg portrait], 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/405
Scope and Contents
The caption on the album page reads: 'All taken at Aderbissinat (Colonie du Niger)'.
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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[Tuareg portrait], 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/406
Scope and Contents
The caption on the album page reads: 'All taken at Aderbissinat (Colonie du Niger)'.
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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Tube mills - grinding the crushed quartz into fine particles, 1925
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305E/197
Scope and Contents
203 x 151 mm. Showing the cylindrical tube mills in action with driving machinery behind.
Dates:
1925
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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"Tuffa" Competition, 1933 - 1935
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 120/1/1/329
Scope and Contents
110 x 120 mm. Showing four men stood in a line. There are a crowd of spectators behind them.
Dates:
1933 - 1935
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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Tug of War, Athletic Sports, Cooper’s Institute Ground, 1905-06-26 - 1905-06-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468D/7
Scope and Contents
245 x 178 mm. A view showing the tug of war between the police and the troops (won by the police) at the celebratory sports days. Among the spectators the Sultan can be identified at the left.
Dates:
1905-06-26 - 1905-06-27
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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Tug of War, Athletics Sports, Cooper’s Institute Ground, 1905-06-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468C/45
Scope and Contents
96 x 73 mm. A view showing the tug of war between the troops and the police (won by the police) at the celebration Athletics Sports (see Y30468C/42). For a better print of this event see Y30468D/7.
Dates:
1905-06-26
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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Tugela Falls, Colenso, Natal, 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 195/343
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
A series of watercolours commissioned from the Rhodesian artist Mrs Gilbert Stephenson to be used in colouring lantern slides to illustrate the fifth handbook, A.J. Sargent, 'South Africa: seven lectures (London, 1914). Stephenson had been recommended by the British South Africa Company. The numbering used in the catalogue reflects Stephenson's own numbering. The scenes cover: Northern Rhodesia [i.e. Zambia], including Victoria Falls and the Tanganyika Plateau; Southern Rhodesia [i.e....
Dates:
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).