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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 16197 Collections and/or Records:

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The Wuntho Sawbwa's troops surrendering arms to the British authorities at Wuntho, 1891

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3029A/15
Scope and Contents 276 x 195 mm. Showing groups of the Sawbwa's men seated on the ground guarded by British and Indian troops, with rifles and other weapons scattered on the ground around them. The palace can be seen in the background. After the actions at Kyaing-Kwintaung and Okkan and a few other minor engagements, the state of Wuntho was brought under direct British control and absorbed for administrative purposes in the Katha and Shwebo districts. The Sawbwa himself escaped but a general amnesty was...
Dates: 1891
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 Wuntho Sawbwa's wife and family, 1889 - 1891

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3029A/32
Scope and Contents

176 x 140 mm. Showing the wife of the Wuntho Sawbwa, seated on the ground with family and attendants grouped in a semi-circle around her.

Dates: 1889 - 1891
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 Wunthu Palace, 1870 - 1927

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/Y3029M/58
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: 1870 - 1927
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 Yacht Club Bombay, 1898 - 1901

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022AAA/15
Scope and Contents

270 x 205 mm.

Dates: 1898 - 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 Y.M.C.A. building - Madras, 1907-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 2/278
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate.

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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The younger Hyderabad Princess, 1920 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022UUUU/3
Scope and Contents

170 x 230 mm. On mount 260 x 355 mm.

Dates: 1920 - 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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Theabroma cocoa cocoa tree. 20 years, 1880 - 1920

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y303E/31
Scope and Contents

210 x 277 mm. Showing workers with poles harvesting cocoa pods from a mature specimen of Theobroma cocoa the commonest species of the plant cultivated in Ceylon.

Dates: 1880 - 1920
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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Theatrical , 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3031P/364
Scope and Contents

Attempt to snap a performance of the "Rodat" a slow dance accompanied by Arabic chanting. A typical posture during the dance.

Dates: 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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Theatrical , 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3031P/365
Scope and Contents

Attempt to snap a performance of the "Rodat" a slow dance accompanied by Arabic chanting. A sitting down for a short rest.

Dates: 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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Their Highnesses The Maharanees alighting at the Reception Pandal, Railway Station, 1905-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 17/7
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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Their R.H. The Prince and Princess of Wales arriving at the Pandal to witness the Military Sports, 1905-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 17/45
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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Their Royal Highnesses leaving for Gujner and views of Gujner, 1905

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 15/51
Scope and Contents

140 x 100 mm (approximately).

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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Their Royal Highnesses leaving for Gujner and views of Gujner, 1905

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 15/52
Scope and Contents

140 x 100 mm (approximately).

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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Their Royal Highnesses leaving for Gujner and views of Gujner, 1905

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 15/53
Scope and Contents

140 x 100 mm (approximately).

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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Their Royal Highnesses leaving for Gujner and views of Gujner, 1905

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 15/54
Scope and Contents

140 x 100 mm (approximately).

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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Their Royal Highnesses leaving for Gujner and views of Gujner, 1905

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 15/55
Scope and Contents

140 x 100 mm (approximately).

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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Theodore Leighton Pennell (1867-1912), medical missionary on the Afghan frontier, 1900 - 1912

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS 34/56
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

82 x 82 mm. glass slides with limited, largely undated captions.

Dates: 1900 - 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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Thermometer and barometer readings, [? At Bangkok], for 1831, 1825 - 1841

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/3/27
Scope and Contents

26 pages.

Dates: 1825 - 1841
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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Thermometer readings at Bangkok, December 1825-July 1826, 1825 - 1841

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/3/26
Scope and Contents

2 pages.

Dates: 1825 - 1841
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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TheTemple of the Tooth, Kandy, 1907

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 1/83
Scope and Contents

View of the Temple within the quadrangle.

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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Third tiger, 1906

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 89/35/3/16
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A collection of programmes, invitations, menus, photographs and other material issued in connection with the Royal Visit to India during 1905-1906.

Dates: 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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'Third time no luck', 1960 - 1962

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 103/4/2/13
Scope and Contents

An account by Clayton of the capture of animals and reptiles in Perak for sale to zoos in 1906 (2 sheets).

Dates: 1960 - 1962
Conditions Governing Access: For conservation reasons, this file must be viewed on microfilm reel MC 47.
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Third visit to Chemerong via Doongon [Dungun], 1936-07

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3031P/330
Scope and Contents

View of the river we travelled up.

Dates: 1936-07
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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Third visit to Chemerong via Doongon [Dungun], 1936-07

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3031P/331
Scope and Contents

View of the river we travelled up.

Dates: 1936-07
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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Third visit to Chemerong via Doongon [Dungun], 1936-07

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3031P/340
Scope and Contents

Sulong and 2 tin stealers caught during the tour.

Dates: 1936-07
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).