North and Central America (continent)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 5483 Collections and/or Records:
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The Colonial Bank, Kingston, 1887
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3073G/1
Scope and Contents
178 x 228 mm.
Dates:
1887
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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Picturesque Jamaica
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The Columbia Ice Fields, Jasper National Park, Alberta , 1950 - 1967
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062E/178
Scope and Contents
Showing the Saskatchewan Glacier in the foreground with mountain peaks beyond.
Dates:
1950 - 1967
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 of Canada
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The Commander (Captain John im Thurn) and Officer of the day on board HMS Hood, 1924-06-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062S/154
Scope and Contents
155 x 210 mm. During 1923-24 the 'Hood' formed part of the Special Service Squadron which visited the Dominions to encourage their support for British sea power.
Dates:
1924-06-22
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 Commonwealth Trade and Economic Conference, Montreal, Canada, 1958, 1958
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/F/19
Scope and Contents
193 x 240 mm. Left to right: Sir David Eccles U.K.), Mr. John Mcewen (Australia), the Earl of Home (U.K.), Mr. Donald Fleming (Minister of Finance, Canada), Mr. A.H. Nordmeyer (N.Z.), and Mr. Morarji Desai (India).
Dates:
1958
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 ‘Countess of Dufferin’ (Railway Engine), 1919
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062Q/38
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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The Court House, Port Maria, Jamaica, 1879 - 1886
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3073D/71
Scope and Contents
231 x 171 mm. A view showing the spacious and attractive stone court buildings with palm covered hills beyond and a river in the foreground.
Dates:
1879 - 1886
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 Crane Hotel and Beach. The Crane beach is on the south-east of the island, 1900 - 1920
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3072D/4
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Packet of '12 Real Photograph Snap-Shots' showing views of Barbados, British West Indies. The matt sepia photos measure 60 x 85mm each, and the captions are printed on the backs. Produced by Raphael Tuck and Sons ltd.
Dates:
1900 - 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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Views of Barbados
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The Crane Hotel, St Philip, Barbados, 1905
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3072A/5
Scope and Contents
203 x 147 mm. A view looking toward the hotel buildings which stand on a palm covered clifftop overlooking the sea at the south-eastern end of the island. The hotel was one of the most popular in Barbados in the last of the nineteenth century and the beginning of this.
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 Crater of the Soufrière, St Vincent [i.e. La Soufrière, Saint Vincent], from the south lip, 1907, 1907
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y307G/34
Scope and Contents
264 x 206 mm. A photograph taken by Tempest Anderson on his second visit to Saint Vincent to report on the disastrous eruptions of La Soufrière in 1902 and 1903. The image shows a view looking down into the water-filled crater of La Soufrière and showing the interbedded tuffs and lavas on the far side. The type-written caption on the rear of the print reads (in full): 'The Crater of the Soufrière, St Vincent, from the south lip. Tempest Anderson, 1907. The mountain was formerly known as...
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 Crown Reserve Mine, Cobalt, 1909
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 16/3196
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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The Cruiser Brilliant in St. John's Harbour, 1908-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 11/2476
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format).
Dates:
1908-09
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 Dead Giant. 4/10/18, 1918-10-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/1/230
Scope and Contents
70 x 110 mm. A view of an automobile parked in the tunnel cut through the base of a Giant Sequoia, the 'Dead Giant', the first tree to be tunnelled (1878). Tymms and two women are stood posing for the camera.
Dates:
1918-10-04
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 Defence of the Settlers Against the Unjust and Unfounded Representations of Colonel George Arthur, Late Superintendent of that Settlement (Jamaica and London, 1824), 1824
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 270/59
Scope and Contents
Three copies.
Dates:
1824
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).
File
The description of Barbados (Sloane 3662), 1907
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 259/6/7
Scope and Contents
From 'The Weekly Argosy', Georgetown, 17 Aug. 1907.
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 Dining Room, Empress Hotel, 1908-09 - 1908-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 12/2656
Scope and Contents
Half-plate (landscape format). Victoria, B.C. Handsome ceiling in Australian rosewood.
Dates:
1908-09 - 1908-10
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 Domes, and Merced River, Yosemite, Cal, 1885
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089C/70
Scope and Contents
302 x 204 mm. A view from the valley floor looking along the river towards the cliffs in the distance.
Dates:
1885
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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New Zealand and America
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The Domes, from near Nevada Falls, 6/10/18, 1918-10-06
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/1/192
Scope and Contents
50 x 70 mm.
Dates:
1918-10-06
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 Domes near Nevada Falls, 1918
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/3/49
Scope and Contents
48 x 69 mm.
Dates:
1918
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 Dry Dock : Esquimalt Harbour, 1908-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 13/2687
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). [Showing] Sloop Algerine.
Dates:
1908-10
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 Dry Dock : Esquimalt Harbour, 1908-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 13/2688
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). [Showing] Sloop Algerine.
Dates:
1908-10
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).
Item
The Dry Dock, Esquimalt Harbour, 1908-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 13/2690
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). [Showing sloop Algerine].
Dates:
1908-10
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).
Item
The Dry Dock : Esquimalt Harbour, Vancouver Island, 1908-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 13/2686
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). The sloop Algerine in the dock being repaired.
Dates:
1908-10
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 Dry Dock : Halifax, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 14/2998
Scope and Contents
Half-plate (landscape format). The large square chimney is of the pumping station for emptying the dock: the high steeple in distance on the right is St. Patricks on Brunswick Street. The Eastern Passage - McNabbs Island - N.B. The main passage to Halifax is on the right of McNabb's Island and out of sight from this point of view. (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).
Item
The Dry Dock : Halifax, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 14/2999
Scope and Contents
Half-plate. The large square chimney is of the pumping station for emptying the dock: the high steeple in distance on the right is St. Patricks on Brunswick Street. The Eastern Passage - McNabb's Island - N.B. The main passage to Halifax is on the right of McNabbs Island and out of sight from this point of view. (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).
Item
The Dry Dock : Halifax Harbour, 1909
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 14/2997
Scope and Contents
From an upper window of the sugar refinery.
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).