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Asia (continent)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 16197 Collections and/or Records:

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The Diwan-i-Khas or private audience hall, Futtehpore [i.e. Fatehpur] Sikri, 1908-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 5/690
Scope and Contents

Half-plate. Showing centre pillar with gigantic capital on which tradition says Akhbar used to sit. (Fisher).

Dates: 1908-02
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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The Diwani-i-am, The Fort, Delhi, 1908-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 5/744
Scope and Contents

Half-plate (landscape format). Showing place of peacock throne at back, now being restored by a very clever Italian artist craftsman from Florence, thanks to Lord Curzon. (Fisher).

Dates: 1908-02
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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The Docks Bombay, 1905

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 12/49
Scope and Contents From the File:

Contains prints, of various sizes, mounted in an album bound in red half-leather inscribed on the front cover 'Photographs: Royal Tour in India: Bombay and Indore. Raja Deen Dayal and Sons. State Photographers' and with the Prince of Wales Emblem above. All prints have typed captions.

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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The Doosen half of the village, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 19/4383
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). Doosens in canoe: Resident coming up the river. [Resident in typical district officers boat with oars].

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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The Double Tenth, 1960 - 1963

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 103/4/33/13
Scope and Contents Outline for a television screenplay set in Changi Gaol inspired by the Double Tenth incident. On 10 Oct. 1943, civilian internees were arrested and tortured by the Japanese military police, who mistakenly believed that they had helped to instigate a raid upon Singapore Harbour. Churchill had fought in the First World War and been imprisoned by the Germans. The file includes two caricatures, the first entitled 'Double Dose: a comparison in incarceration' which features a Japanese and...
Dates: 1960 - 1963
Conditions Governing Access: For conservation reasons, this collection must be read on Cambridge Digital Library or Master Microfilm Reel 8227C.
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The drawing room, 1905-12-05 - 1905-12-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 16/9
Scope and Contents From the File:

Contains prints by J and H King of Simla bound in padded red leather album inscribed on the cover: 'Presented to Her Royal Highness: The Princess of Wales: Rawalpindi Manoeuvres and Review 5th-8th December 1905.' The prints, 290-300 x 195-230 mm unless otherwise stated, are mounted on cardboard pages with printed captions.

Dates: 1905-12-05 - 1905-12-08
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 drawing room, The Residency, Malacca, 1922

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 2/67
Scope and Contents

113 x 156 mm. A view looking along the length of the room which has a high, curved ceiling broken by an arch at its mid-point, tiger skin rugs on the floor and numerous photographs and paintings on the walls and on easels.

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 driven heard nearing the inner stockade

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 29/10
Scope and Contents From the File:

A bound volume with padded covers containing photogravure reproductions of photographs by Barton Son and Company. There is a printed introduction (pages 2-10) describing the kheddah operations by M. Mutannah, Conservator of Forests, Mysore. Unless otherwise stated, the reproductions are 285 x 245 mm.; these appear on right-hand pages, one to a page

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 drums marching the draft in, 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302M/55
Scope and Contents

54 x 78 mm.

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 drums rugby team, 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302M/112
Scope and Contents

78 x 53 mm.

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 Durbar at Wuntho presided over by General Wolseley, Burma [i.e. Myanmar], 1891-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3029A/17
Scope and Contents 273 x 196 mm. Showing George Wolseley standing in the centre of a group of British soldiers and Burmese officials. On the outbreak of the Wuntho Sawbwa rebellion an expeditionary force commanded by Wolseley was organized from Mandalay, but by the time it reached the area, resistance had been largely crushed. The town of Wuntho was occupied on February 24 and Wolseley arrived two days later. This photograph was presumably taken around this date. General (Sir) George Benjamin Wolseley...
Dates: 1891-02
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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The Durga Bazaar, Ajmere, 1908-02 - 1908-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 6/920
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate.

Dates: 1908-02 - 1908-03
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 Durgah ; Jahangirs Gateway ; the Degs ; the Candlestick from Chitorgarh

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 22/12
Scope and Contents From the File:

Contains 32 prints approximately 300 x 235 mm (mounted on card) with captions and bound in a blue leather album. 'MRI Ajmer, Rajputana 1911' is on the front cover; it was presumably a presentation volume.

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 Durgah ; Shah Jahans Mosque

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 22/13
Scope and Contents From the File:

Contains 32 prints approximately 300 x 235 mm (mounted on card) with captions and bound in a blue leather album. 'MRI Ajmer, Rajputana 1911' is on the front cover; it was presumably a presentation volume.

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 Durgah ; Shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 22/14
Scope and Contents From the File:

Contains 32 prints approximately 300 x 235 mm (mounted on card) with captions and bound in a blue leather album. 'MRI Ajmer, Rajputana 1911' is on the front cover; it was presumably a presentation volume.

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 Durgah ; the Khwaja Sahibs Shrine and the grave of the water-carrier Saiyad Nizam

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 22/15
Scope and Contents From the File:

Contains 32 prints approximately 300 x 235 mm (mounted on card) with captions and bound in a blue leather album. 'MRI Ajmer, Rajputana 1911' is on the front cover; it was presumably a presentation volume.

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 Earl & Countess Wavell. New Delhi, 1947

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/15/171
Scope and Contents

105 x 152 mm. 1st Baron Wavell and his wife Eugénie Marie.

Dates: 1947
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 early days of the Ipoh Swimming Club', 1961

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 103/4/8
Scope and Contents

Bennett's account of the foundation of the club in 1924 at a pool originally excavated by tin mining, and a letter to Hugh Bryson.

Dates: 1961
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile state of many of these papers, users must consult microfilm copies where available.
 Sub-Series

The early stages of development of the Assam Company's Headquarters at Nazira, 1983 - 1986

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 365/5/16
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A collection of colour and black and white prints, pen and ink sketches and watercolours commissioned or reproduced by Weatherstone to illustrate his two books on the history of the tea industry.

Dates: 1983 - 1986
Conditions Governing Access: Stored in RCS Plan Chest.
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The early stages of development of the Assam Company's Headquarters at Nazira, 1839, 1983 - 1986

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 365/5/16/1
Scope and Contents

555 x 360 mm. watercolour by Sidney R. Fever, portraying the station as it would have appeared in 1839.

Dates: 1983 - 1986
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: Stored in RCS Plan Chest.
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The early stages of development of the Assam Company's Headquarters at Nazira, 1839, 1983 - 1986

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 365/5/16/2
Scope and Contents

405 x 255 mm. colour reproduction of RCMS 371/5/16/1.

Dates: 1983 - 1986
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: Stored in RCS Plan Chest.
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The east front of Viceroy's House

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 27/9
Scope and Contents

350 x 260 mm.

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 East village on the Island of Linkungtau, Weihaiwei, 1908-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 17/4106
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). [Showing path crossing a river by bridge leading up to village on right with trees on the left].

Dates: 1908-11
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 East village on the Island of Linkungtau, Weihaiwei, 1908-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 17/4107
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). [Showing path near sone wall with side view of covered arch showing tiles and a carved animal at each corner of roof. Chinese manin cloak approaches the arch with wester lady in long black dress and white hat, some way behid to the right].

Dates: 1908-11
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 East village on the island of Linkungtau, Weihaiwei, 1908-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 17/4108
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). [2? Grave stones, one with Chinese writing, the other patterned marble, with trees hiding buildings behind and Chinese man and western lady seen in previous picture standing in the back right].

Dates: 1908-11
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).