Asia (continent)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 16197 Collections and/or Records:
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The Square Tower and Jail, Kuching, 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3035A/10
Scope and Contents
147 x 104 mm. View looking towards the square crenelated tower of the guardhouse, with the two storey prison buildings to the right. [Shelford plate XXXII].
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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The Srinagar road, 1899 - 1901
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022V/38
Scope and Contents
78 x 108 mm.
Dates:
1899 - 1901
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 St. Clare Falls and Tea Plantations, Telawakele, 1907
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 1/115
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate.
Dates:
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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The St. Clare Falls and Tea Plantations, Telawakele, 1907
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 1/116
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate. (From further along the upper road. Eucalyptus leaves large to left of picture). (Fisher).
Dates:
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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The Stable [Nikko], 1870 - 1912
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302A/159
Scope and Contents
240 x 194 mm. View of the wooden building known as the Monkey Stable. For a close up view of the carvings on the stable, see Y3039A/56. Photograph probably by Kusakabe Kimbei.
Dates:
1870 - 1912
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 Staff, 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3031P/250
Scope and Contents
L-R, Al Lou (Cook) Abdul Pakman (Gardener), Hussain (Assist ? Boy), Sulong (Gardener) Wam AL Caddy, [Tentcarter?].
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 staff of the Civil Affairs Office, Kuala Kangsar, 1946-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 3/87
Scope and Contents
190 x 257 mm (mounted on card). A group photograph showing the staff of the Civil Affairs Office. Identifications are made mostly by means of initials written in ink on the card underneath the photograph: HI; RANLY; CC; DADO; HAMARUDIN; de SILVA; A.H. (presumably Amyand Haggard, donor of this photograph); CATCHPOLE; AFC; DO; RAO, Treasurer; CC; PWD.
Dates:
1946-03
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 staff of the District Court, Kuala Kangsar, 1946-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 3/84
Scope and Contents
200 x 150 mm (mounted on card). A group photograph with identifications as follows: Notice Server; ACHAVIAM, FERNANDO; GAN; PEON; Inspector WONG; Wan HAMARUDIN; the Presiding Officer; the CAO; MANHENDRAN (Ipoh lawyer); Ditt SINGH.
Dates:
1946-03
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 Standard Oil works from the road above Kowloon, 1909-01 - 1909-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4540
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). On way towards Lok-lo-ha road.
Dates:
1909-01 - 1909-02
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 Start of the Royal Procession, 1905-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 17/16
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Contains prints, 290 x 235 mm (mounted on card) with printed captions are in a black leather bound album with 'Royal Visit to Gwalior, December 1905' on the cover; the Prince of Wales Feathers, the Arms of Gwalior and the Maharaja's signature 'M. Scindia Gwalior 1905' in metal are attached to the front cover.
Dates:
1905-12
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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The state dining room, 1947
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/15/183
Scope and Contents
136 x 98 mm. The state dining room at the Viceroy's house, New Delhi.
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 statue of Sir William Peel V.C. K.C.B., Eden Gardens, Calcutta, 1860 - 1869
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022E/9
Scope and Contents
309 x 176 mm. Showing the statue of Sir William Peel (1824-1858) by Speed, with the Eden Gardens in the foreground. The third son of Sir Robert Peel, he entered the Royal Navy in 1838 and saw service in China, the Pacific, North America and the West Indies before winning the V.C. as a member of the Naval Brigade at Sevastopol. He commanded the Shannon and led the Naval Brigade in the Indian Mutiny and, after being wounded at Lucknow, died of smallpox at Cawnpore. See also Y3022BB/42. Bourne...
Dates:
1860 - 1869
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 statue unveiled
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 28/19
Scope and Contents
275 x 342 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 stern of a Burmese sailing boat , 1885 - 1893
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/Y3029M/182
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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The Storm God (temple carving), 1870 - 1889
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3039A/33
Scope and Contents
203 x 260 mm. Close up view of a temple carving, location unidentified, probably Nikko.
Dates:
1870 - 1889
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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Views of Japan
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'The story of Malacca', 1950 - 1961
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 103/7/3
Scope and Contents
The draft of a history of Malacca by Maurice Hellier. The manuscript is incomplete, with chapters 4 and 11 missing. Part 2, 'Malacca memories', is a personal memoir of Hillier's life in Malacca from 1888 to the First World War, which describes the social life and customs of its European, Malay and Chinese inhabitants, education, religion, health, law and order, shipping and economic conditions. Another copy of the memoir is filed at RCMS 103/3/5.
Dates:
1950 - 1961
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Due to the fragile state of many of these papers, users must consult microfilm copies where available.
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'The Straights Times', 1945-09-07
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 103/12/15/4/5
Scope and Contents
Copies of the issues for 7 (two), 8 (two), 10 (two), 13 and 17 (four) Sept. 1945 reporting the surrender of the Japanese in Singapore and the release of civilian internees.
Dates:
1945-09-07
Conditions Governing Access:
For conservation reasons, this collection must be read on Cambridge Digital Library or Master Microfilm Reel 8235.
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The Straits Team, Interport Cricket, Hong Kong, November 1897, 1897
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 1/79
Scope and Contents
275 x 212 mm (mounted on card). A team photograph, mounted on card with identifications and scores in letterpress. Figures in the photograph are: J.A. Healing (Negri Sembilan); C. Glassford (Selangor); G.P. Stevens (Singapore); J.G. MacTaggart (Singapore); Frederic William Talbot (Negri [i.e. Negeri] Sembilan) b. 1865, State Auditor of Negri Sembilan; Lieut. A.J. Woodroffe, R.E. (Singapore); Mr Justice Andrew John Leach (Singapore) b. 1851, Puisne Judge, Straits Settlements; Captain...
Dates:
1897
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 Straits Team, Interport Cricket, Hong Kong, November, 1897, 1897
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 1/80
Scope and Contents
277 x 215 mm (mounted on card)
Dates:
1897
Conditions Governing Access:
Not available for use.
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The Straits Trading Company Limited, 1923
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 103/8/4
Scope and Contents
A prospectus published by the tin smelting company, which was founded in Singapore in 1887 (8 sheets).
Dates:
1923
Conditions Governing Access:
For conservation reasons, this file must be viewed on microfilm reel MC47.
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The Strand, Malacca, 1890 - 1899
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 2/56
Scope and Contents
270 x 209 mm. A view looking along the footbridge crossing the Malacca River near its mouth, with the ruins of St Pauls Church on the hill on the farther bank. The original parts of the church date from the early sixteenth century.
Dates:
1890 - 1899
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 Strand, Malacca, 1890 - 1899
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 2/57
Scope and Contents
270 x 209 mm.
Dates:
1890 - 1899
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 street called Straight, Damascus, 1860
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30214C/1
Scope and Contents
114 x 142 mm. A view looking through the eastern gate and along the cobbled street, with ramshackle houses lining the way.
Dates:
1860
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 street scene opposite the Town Hall, Kalatara before the arrival of H.E. the Governor and the Padikara Mudaliyar
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 28/15
Scope and Contents
290 x 235 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 Subramaniya Temple, Tanjore, 1907-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 2/238
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate. [Long paved approach].
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).