Asia (continent)
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Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 15914 Collections and/or Records:
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A village group, Trashibiola, 1878
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3018B/12
Scope and Contents
158 x 111 mm. Woodburytype. A view showing a group of villagers seated in a paved courtyard in front of a stonewalled house (the principal house in the village). The village is near the town of Paphos. Thomson states that the purpose of the gathering was twofold: to welcome strangers to the village and to discuss a point of law concerning a stray herd of goats (Thomson 1879, vol.2, p.38).
Dates:
1878
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
The volume is located at: RCS.Cob.18.122.
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A village in Dutch Borneo, 1870 - 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302A/35
Scope and Contents
244 x 175 mm. View looking across swampy ground towards the houses of a village sited on both banks of a wide river.
Dates:
1870 - 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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A village shop, 1903 - 1921
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3029E/47
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
An album containing photographic prints and coloured reproductions. Prints 2-62 are coloured reproductions from Kelly, R. Talbot (1905) Burma painted and described, London : Adam and Charles Black. The remainder are original photographs by Thomas Harry Goldsworthy Stevens. The prints mainly measure approximately 100 x 75 mm, although some are larger. The album is interleaved with sheets on which are typed captions, up to print 261. Photographs beyond this point are uncaptioned. The...
Dates:
1903 - 1921
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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A visit to Fraser's Hill , 1928
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3031P/47
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The majority of the photographs relate to the early stages of Sheppard’s career with the Malayan Civil Service. They illustrate his accommodation; varied range of work in Kuala Lumpur, Pahang, Perak and Terengganu; Malay and European colleagues; official events, military service, travel and recreation. A number of prints are uncaptioned and have been provided with tentative titles in square brackets and approximate dates. The images begin with Sheppard's arrival in Jan. 1928...
Dates:
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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A watchtower on the the Great Wall, 1890
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302E/9
Scope and Contents
View looking up a flight of steps on the wall towards a square watchtower.
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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A Water-carrier, 1878
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3018A/20
Scope and Contents
90 x 115 mm. Woodburytype. A view showing a woman posed against a wall and holding a large earthenware jar.
Dates:
1878
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
The volume is located at: RCS.Cob.18.121.
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A water wheel well, 1933
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302M/86
Scope and Contents
80 x 55 mm.
Dates:
1933
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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A wayside fair, 1924
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/63
Scope and Contents
The caption printed on the reverse reads: 'The villagers are shown selling pumpkin gourds, 'plantain' (bananas) and jack-fruit. These fairs are held once a week'.
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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'A well known character in Negri Sembilan', 1963
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 103/9/4
Scope and Contents
A brief note on Austin 'Beano' Robins, who worked as Assistant Manager on Perhentian Tinggi Estate (1 sheet).
Dates:
1963
Conditions Governing Access:
For conservation reasons, this file must be viewed on microfilm reel MC 47.
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A woman of the labouring class, 1878
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3018A/21
Scope and Contents
87 x 115 mm. Woodburytype. A simply posed, but intense portrait of a poorly dressed Cypriot woman standing against a wall: 'This is a typical woman of the lower orders in Cyprus; one who to a powerful physique, well-formed features, and dark eyes, adds an expression of unflinching resolution. It was some little time before she could be persuaded that neither sorcery nor witchcraft were practised in the mysterious operations of photography; but, at least, the desire to see her likeness...
Dates:
1878
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
The volume is located at: RCS.Cob.18.121.
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A young Burmese Princess , 1885 - 1893
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/Y3029M/251
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
This collection is mostly of albumen prints of photographs taken in Burma [Myanmar] in the later nineteenth century. Many are captioned and the captions have been used as titles and have been recorded as found. Titles supplied by the cataloguer are enclosed in square brackets. Many photographs have been identified as the work of Felix Beato. All of these photographs belonged to Rodway Swinhoe (1863-1927), who may have bought them after the closure of Beato's emporium in Mandalay c.1906. On...
Dates:
1885 - 1893
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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A young noble, son of the Sabwa, 1907-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 2/321
Scope and Contents
Half-plate. Who is in three days to be a Poongy; i.e. a sort of priest. Most of the turbans are of a very pale rose coloured silk. The face of Swbwas son is slightly whitened with ash. Bicycles are very silvery and smart. (Fisher).
Dates:
1907-12
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).
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Aban Deng, a Lonf Wat Chief, 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3035A/93
Scope and Contents
103 x 147 mm. Head and shoulders profile portrait of Aban Deng, the Chief of the Long Wat (Kelamantans) of the Baram District.
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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Abasahib Pant Pratinidhi, Shrimant, 1911
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022O/123
Scope and Contents
100 x 147 mm. Chief of Vishalgarh; succeeded 1871; ruled 1891-. Full length seated portrait.
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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Abdul Gusar Singh, 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/15/2
Scope and Contents
52 x 50 mm. Four Indian men standing in front of a plane at the England Australia Race, Allahabad.
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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Abdul Majid Khan Diler Jung Bahadur, Nawab (c 1892-), 1911
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022O/121
Scope and Contents
71 x 140 mm. Nawab of Savnur in 1911. Full length standing portrait.
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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Abdul Rahman bin Haji Yaakub
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 7/49
Scope and Contents
156 x 205 mm. Head and shoulders portrait of Abdul Rahman (1928-) who served in the Sarawak Administrative Service before being elected to the Federal House of Representatives in 1963. He became Assistant Minister of Rural Development in 1963, Assistant Minister of Justice in 1964, and Minister of Mines and Lands in 1965.
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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Abella Bai [?] Ghat, Benares, 1900 - 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022UUUU/27
Scope and Contents
215 x 140 mm.
Dates:
1900 - 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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Photographs by A. Chand
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Aberdeen boat children. Wonder where they are today?, 1949
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3038E/12
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
A series of thirty-two photographs taken by Douglas Moore in 1949, depicting views and aspects of the lives and conditions of the inhabitants of Hong Kong. The photographs were printed and mounted for an exhibition at the North Staffordshire Polytechnic in the 1980s. The average size of each print (inner mount measurement) is 290 mm x 360 mm. The photographs are each individually captioned on the reverse and are accompanied by Mr Moore’s introductory caption for the exhibition:Hong...
Dates:
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).
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Aberdeen harbour and the boat people, 1949
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3038E/18
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
A series of thirty-two photographs taken by Douglas Moore in 1949, depicting views and aspects of the lives and conditions of the inhabitants of Hong Kong. The photographs were printed and mounted for an exhibition at the North Staffordshire Polytechnic in the 1980s. The average size of each print (inner mount measurement) is 290 mm x 360 mm. The photographs are each individually captioned on the reverse and are accompanied by Mr Moore’s introductory caption for the exhibition:Hong...
Dates:
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).
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‘Aberdeen’ harbour; the boat people live on the boats, 1949
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3038E/19
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
A series of thirty-two photographs taken by Douglas Moore in 1949, depicting views and aspects of the lives and conditions of the inhabitants of Hong Kong. The photographs were printed and mounted for an exhibition at the North Staffordshire Polytechnic in the 1980s. The average size of each print (inner mount measurement) is 290 mm x 360 mm. The photographs are each individually captioned on the reverse and are accompanied by Mr Moore’s introductory caption for the exhibition:Hong...
Dates:
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).
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Aberdeen landing stage, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 19/4435
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). And Anglo-Chinese School.
Dates:
1909
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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[Aboriginal boy, ? 1950s], 1950 - 1959
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 18/66
Scope and Contents
104 x 152 mm. Half length portrait of a boy holding a small jungle animal.
Dates:
1950 - 1959
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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Aboriginal family in shelter, 1920 - 1949
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 5/60
Scope and Contents
85 x 55 mm. Original.
Dates:
1920 - 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).
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[Aboriginal family, Perak, 1950s], 1950 - 1959
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 18/48
Scope and Contents
157 x 104 mm. Showing an aboriginal family in a rough atap hut in the Perak jungle.
Dates:
1950 - 1959
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).