Africa (continent)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 20096 Collections and/or Records:
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Waiting at mud holes to catch barbel , 1945
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304E/46
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
A collection of numbered prints, unless otherwise stated measuring circa 210 x 160 mm, in a 19 page typescript volume entitled 'Barotseland', written and illustrated by Max Gluckman. His typescript is undated but the illustrations closely resemble, and in some cases are identical with, those used in Gluckman (1945) of which a photocopy is filed with this collection. It is not known how these photographs were used - perhaps projected by epidiascope. Numbers 1-54 are captioned on the back,...
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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Wakikuyu, 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468J/18
Scope and Contents
201 x 150 mm. A duplicate of Y30468J/1.
Dates:
1900
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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Wakoli, Chief of Usoga, 1890-03-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468K/78
Scope and Contents
108 x 152 mm. (modern print from RGS negative). Full length seated portrait. See Gedge diary 20th March 1890.
Dates:
1890-03-20
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
/
Ernest Gedge Collection
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Wakoli Usoga chief, 1890-03-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468K(LS)1/30
Scope and Contents
Full length seated portrait. See Gedge's diary 20th March 1890. Duplicate (part only) of Y30468K/78.
Dates:
1890-03-20
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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Wakwafi, taken at Mumia’s Kavirondo, 1889-11 - 1889-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468K/42
Scope and Contents
155 x 113 mm. Showing a group of six Wakwafi warriors at Mumia’s armed with long, thick bladed spears and decorated shields. Two of the men wear head dresses in the form of lions’ manes.
Dates:
1889-11 - 1889-12
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
/
Ernest Gedge Collection
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Wakwafi, taken at Mumia’s, Kavirondo, 1889-11 - 1889-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468K/43
Scope and Contents
152 x 108 mm. A similar view to Y30468K/42, taken at the same occasion but from closer in.
Dates:
1889-11 - 1889-12
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
/
Ernest Gedge Collection
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Wakwari, 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/46
Scope and Contents
A head and shoulders portrait of a Wakwari 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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[Wakwari], 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/49
Scope and Contents
A view showing five Wakwari women.
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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Wakwari near Mnazi, N. Tanganyika [i.e. Tanzania], 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/43
Scope and Contents
A head and shoulders portrait of two Wakwari women.
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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Wakwari near Mnazi, N. Tanganyika [i.e. Tanzania], 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/44
Scope and Contents
A view showing three Wakwari women.
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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Wakwifi, 1889-11 - 1889-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468K(LS)1/14
Scope and Contents
Showing a group of six Wakwafi warriors at Mumia’s armed with long, thick bladed spears and decorated shields. Two of the men wear head dresses in the form of lions’ manes. Duplicate (part only) of Y30468K/43.
Dates:
1889-11 - 1889-12
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).
Series
Waldia [i.e. Weldiya], 1936-01-16 - 1936-02-28
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304296A/88-109
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Collection of loose prints and duplicates, by various photographers, and three associated volumes.At the age of 56 John Macfie volunteered to join the British Ambulance Service in Ethiopia (B.A.S.E.), which was being organised by Dr John Melly, who had paid two visits to Ethiopia before the Italian invasion with the aim of establishing a hospital there. Macfie was appointed second in command to Melly.The B.A.S.E. arrived at Berbera, British Somaliland, at the beginning of...
Dates:
1936-01-16 - 1936-02-28
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).
Series
Waldia [i.e. Weldiya]- Ashangi plain, 1936-02-28 - 1936-03-02
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304296A/110-118
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Collection of loose prints and duplicates, by various photographers, and three associated volumes.At the age of 56 John Macfie volunteered to join the British Ambulance Service in Ethiopia (B.A.S.E.), which was being organised by Dr John Melly, who had paid two visits to Ethiopia before the Italian invasion with the aim of establishing a hospital there. Macfie was appointed second in command to Melly.The B.A.S.E. arrived at Berbera, British Somaliland, at the beginning of...
Dates:
1936-02-28 - 1936-03-02
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).
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Waldia [i.e. Weldiya] village, 1943
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 120/1/5/153
Scope and Contents
115 x 90 mm. General view of the buildings.
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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Walking through the fire. Cutting off the goat's head, 1928-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011G/111
Scope and Contents
132 x 81 mm. Showing two men holding a goat while a third chops off its head. The pencilled annotation on the reverse reads: 'Rose Hill Mauritius 2 Jany 1928. [illegible word] Brodie'.
Dates:
1928-01
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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Wall china cupboard with Delft ware, 1930
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC South Africa/127
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Collection of loose monochrome postcards of the Koopmans de Wet House in Cape Town. The house, originally lived in by Mrs Marie Koopmans de Wet, is a museum of South African national antiques.
Dates:
1930
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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Walter after breakfast, 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/79
Scope and Contents
A view showing Walter Wilkinson seated at a table laid with food and drink.
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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Wandegeya Mosque, Kampala, 1960
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/7/33
Scope and Contents
210 x 160 mm. This image was submitted to the Caltex Star Photographer Competition in 1960.
Dates:
1960
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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[Wanderobbos’ elephant hunt], 1889-08-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468K(LS)1/35
Scope and Contents
Showing a row of Masai warriors armed with spears, the figure at the left also holding a shield. Gedge’s diary entry for the day records the occasion, ‘In the afternoon took couple of photos of Wanderobbo; gave them dawa in the shape of small bits of paper with a word written on, and a dab of red paint. Had a snooze afterwards.’ Earlier Gedge had described the people: 'The Wanderobbo people, men and women, came freely about the camp. The men are really outlawed Masai, dressed the same and...
Dates:
1889-08-31
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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Wanderobbo’s elephant hunt, 1889-08-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468K(LS)1/7
Scope and Contents
Duplicate of part of Y30468K/11 there entitled [Masai moran at Mianzini]. The slide shows a row of Masai warriors armed with spears, the figure at the left also holding a shield. Gedge’s diary entry for the day records the occasion: ‘In the afternoon took couple of photos of Wanderobbo; gave them dawa in the shape of small bits of paper with a word written on, and a dab of red paint. Had a snooze afterwards.’ Earlier Gedge had described the tribe: 'The Wanderobbo people, men and women, came...
Dates:
1889-08-31
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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Wanga musician, 1933 - 1950
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/2/18
Scope and Contents
160 x 210 mm. Showing a man smoking a pipe with a musical instrument on his lap. The caption continues: 'The Wanga inhabit an area in the north west of Nyanza Province in Kenya. They are great smokers of clay pipes with metal stems. There is an air of contentment in the expression of this peasant as he plays his simple stringed musical instrument.'
Dates:
1933 - 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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[Wanga musician], 1933 - 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/2/18A
Scope and Contents
115 x 165 mm. Showing a seated man smoking a pipe holding a string instrument.
Dates:
1933 - 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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Wanjoki, Kikuyu girl, looks over her red chillies, before selling them to be turned into powder, 1940 - 1949
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011U/345
Scope and Contents
The typewritten caption on the reverse reads 'This is rich in vitamins and valuable in anti-scorbubit [scurvy]'.
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).
Item
Wankie Colliery, S.R. 30-foot coal seam, 1938-08-12
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3052L/29
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Collection of prints inserted in a bound copy of the Rhodesia-Nyasaland Royal Commission Report (Cmd. 5949) 1939. Written on the title page is 'Illustrated with the Chairman's snapshot photographs.' Plate 1 is inside the front cover; the remainder are in pairs on sheets of paper bound into the volume at intervals. They are prints of sharp definition and high quality, mostly 140 x 90 mm, but numbers 5, 17, 18, 44, 46 and 47 are approximately 95 x 120 mm. All have hand-written captions. ...
Dates:
1938-08-12
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).
Item
Wankie Colliery, S.R. Motoring from the coal face, 1938-08-12
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3052L/28
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Collection of prints inserted in a bound copy of the Rhodesia-Nyasaland Royal Commission Report (Cmd. 5949) 1939. Written on the title page is 'Illustrated with the Chairman's snapshot photographs.' Plate 1 is inside the front cover; the remainder are in pairs on sheets of paper bound into the volume at intervals. They are prints of sharp definition and high quality, mostly 140 x 90 mm, but numbers 5, 17, 18, 44, 46 and 47 are approximately 95 x 120 mm. All have hand-written captions. ...
Dates:
1938-08-12
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).