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North and Central America (continent)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 5473 Collections and/or Records:

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Montreal : a cheap café, 1908-07 - 1908-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 9/2070
Scope and Contents

The caption continues: 'Negro boss of the café on the ladder'.

Dates: 1908-07 - 1908-08
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).
 Sub-Series

Montreal and Hamilton, Ontario, 1910

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Canada/104-106
Scope and Contents

Monochrome postcards: The Port and Victoria Bridge; Notre Dame Church and an interior of Hamilton Cathedral.

Dates: 1910
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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Montreal Branch, 1931 - 1976

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/ARCS/8/12/10
Scope and Contents

The branch was formed in July 1930 after a Local Committee had been authorised in 1929. The records include the drafting and approval of a constitution, correspondence, Women's Committee Minute Books 1941-67 and a Visitors' Book 1962-75.

Dates: 1931 - 1976
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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Montreal Branch, 1941 - 1975

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/ARCS/8/12/26
Scope and Contents

Women's Committee Minute Books 1941-67 and Visitors' Book 1962-75.

Dates: 1941 - 1975
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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Montreal Cathedral, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 14/2805
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate.

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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Montreal Cathedral, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 14/2806
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format).

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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Montreal fm. Mountain [18]75, 1875

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062B/1
Scope and Contents

341 x 266 mm. A view from Mount Royal looking eastwards over the city towards the St. Lawrence River and the Victoria Bridge in the distance. The twin towers of the church of Notre Dame can be seen in the centre of the print near the river, while in the foreground is the frozen-over MacTavish Reservoir (built 1864), dominated by the square of Ravenscrag, built in 1862 as the home of Sir Hugh Allen (1810-82), reputed to be the richest man in Canada. Print signed ‘Alexander Henderson’.

Dates: 1875
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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Montreal from Notre Dame Tower, 1897 - 1904

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062C/2
Scope and Contents

238 x 190 mm. A view looking across Montreal with Place D’ Armes Square, part of St. James’ Street and the Bank of Montreal in the foreground.

Dates: 1897 - 1904
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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Montreal - from the chalet, 1952

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/20/274
Scope and Contents

125 x 75 mm.

Dates: 1952
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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Montreal : Grand Trunk Railway, 1908-07 - 1908-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 9/2068
Scope and Contents

Old and new offices from far corner of the square.

Dates: 1908-07 - 1908-08
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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Montreal : new building, 1908-07 - 1908-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 9/2069
Scope and Contents

In course of construction, stonefaced. Note at top iron skeleton for cornice (probably of coloured tin or wood) to be put on : at one end of McGill Street.

Dates: 1908-07 - 1908-08
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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Montreal : South African War Memorial, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 13/2811
Scope and Contents

In Dominion Square.

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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Montreal - The Harbour, 1919

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062Q/149
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: A limp-bound book, number 36 of a numbered edition of 100, containing photogravure plates and coloured illustrations by various artists. Each page is preceded by a sheet containing the title and description; in most cases only the title is given in the typescript catalogue. Unless otherwise stated, the illustrations are full-page sepia photogravure, approximately 225 x 175 mm; the half-page coloured illustrations are c.125 x 85 mm.The title page reads 'His Royal Highness the Prince...
Dates: 1919
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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Montreal, The Mountain, 1951-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/20/244
Scope and Contents

55 x 80 mm. View of a snow covered wooded area.

Dates: 1951-01
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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Montreal, The Mountain, 1951-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/20/245
Scope and Contents

125 x 80 mm. Showing a snow covered tree lined road.

Dates: 1951-01
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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Montreal, The Mountain, 1950/51, 1950 - 1951

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/20/236
Scope and Contents

130 x 80 mm. Showing a snow covered wooded area.

Dates: 1950 - 1951
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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Montreal, The Mountain, 1950/51, 1950 - 1951

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/20/237
Scope and Contents

130 x 80 mm. Showing a snow covered road and wooded area.

Dates: 1950 - 1951
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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Montreal, The Mountain, 1950/51, 1950 - 1951

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/20/238
Scope and Contents

80 x 130 mm. Showing a snow covered wooded area and frozen stream.

Dates: 1950 - 1951
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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Montreal : The Place Viger, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 13/2763
Scope and Contents

Half-plate. Towards the end of winter : sleighs no longer in general use in city.

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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Montreal : The Place Viger, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 13/2764
Scope and Contents

Half-plate. Towards the end of winter : sleighs no longer in general use in city.

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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Montreal - The Place Viger hotel, 1919

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062Q/150
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: A limp-bound book, number 36 of a numbered edition of 100, containing photogravure plates and coloured illustrations by various artists. Each page is preceded by a sheet containing the title and description; in most cases only the title is given in the typescript catalogue. Unless otherwise stated, the illustrations are full-page sepia photogravure, approximately 225 x 175 mm; the half-page coloured illustrations are c.125 x 85 mm.The title page reads 'His Royal Highness the Prince...
Dates: 1919
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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Montreal : the R.C. Cathedral, 1908-07 - 1908-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 9/2071
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). From a window of the Windsor Hotel : building in sunlight, heavy pall of cloud over the harbour beyond.

Dates: 1908-07 - 1908-08
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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Montreal : views from dome of St James Cathedral, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 15/3170
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). Windsor Street Railway Station, C.P.R, and on extreme right, St. Georges Church.

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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Montreal : views from dome of St James Cathedral, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 15/3171
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). Victoria Bridge and Grand Trunk Elevator.

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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Montreal : views from dome of St James Cathedral, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 15/3173
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). The Mountain. Private house, residence of owners of the Allan Line (Mr. Allan) - Waterworks chimney - Elevator. (Fisher).

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).