North and Central America (continent)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 5483 Collections and/or Records:
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The founding of Montreal, 1967
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 344/1/3
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Prints of paintings from Confederation Life's Gallery and Archives, spanning 450 years of Canada's history and including significant events in each province and territory, and in the country as a whole. Below each image is a short description in both English and French.
Dates:
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).
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The Fountain at Constant Spring, Jamaica, 1912
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3073C/4
Scope and Contents
102 x 76 mm. Showing the stone fountain at Constant Spring, a spot about six miles from Kingston at the foot of the Blue Mountains.
Dates:
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 Fraser Canyon, 1919
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062Q/93
Scope and Contents
Coloured, half page, by C.W. Simpson ARCA.
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 French battleship Leon Gambetta, 1908-07 - 1908-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 9/2007F
Scope and Contents
In the St. Lawrence near Quebec (very poor light).
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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The French West Indies, 1908 - 1915
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 259/6/12
Scope and Contents
Review of book by L. Hearn, 'The Nation'; 7 sheets.
Dates:
1908 - 1915
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 frozen St Lawrence, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 13/2765
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). Looking towards St Helens Island from Montreal.
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 frozen St Lawrence, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 13/2766
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). Looking towards St Helens Island from Montreal.
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 funeral of Richard Murray, 1908-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 11/2488
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). An old man from the poorhouse. [Showing simple horse drawn hearse].
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 Gap, 1919
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062Q/55
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 Gardener always smiles in Central Alberta. On the property of Hon. John Gorden, M.P. for Brighton, at Edmonton, Alberta, 1910 - 1912
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y306861A/24
Scope and Contents
116 x 166 mm. Showing a display of garden produce including marrows, cauliflowers, leeks, parsnips, peas and carrots.
Dates:
1910 - 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 Gardens at Myrtle Bank Hotel, Jamaica, 1879 - 1886
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3073D/36
Scope and Contents
238 x 175 mm. A view showing men and women, probably hotel employees, standing beside a palm-shaded pool in the hotel’s celebrated gardens.
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 golf links, Oak Bay, 1908-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 13/2674
Scope and Contents
Landscape format. Mount Baker shows just above the rocks.
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 Gorge. Hermit Trail. Grand Canyon, 1918
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/3/21
Scope and Contents
70 x 49 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 Gorge. R. Colorado. G. Can., 1918
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/3/131
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 Government House, 1879 - 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y307G/1
Scope and Contents
210 x 169 mm. A view looking along the drive towards the front façade of the Bahamas Government House at Nassau. The house stands on the range of hills to the south of the town and looks along George Street towards the harbour. Written on the back in pencil: 'The Government House Nassau, Bahamas'.
Dates:
1879 - 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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The government reacts enthusiastically to Prime Minister Trudeau's announcement of an agreement on the constitution, 1981
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062J/3
Scope and Contents
Photograph by CP.
Dates:
1981
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 Governor and Prince Philip], 1959-04-24 - 1959-04-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/209
Scope and Contents
255 x 250 mm. Showing the Governor, Sir Raynor Arthur, and Prince Philip walking as others follow up the stairs behind them. Judging from their attire, they are either on their way to, or coming from, a formal event.
Dates:
1959-04-24 - 1959-04-28
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 Governor and the Church take snapshots at half - time, 1908 - 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3070A/49
Scope and Contents
90 x 112 mm. Showing the Governor, Lieutenant - General Sir Walter Kitchener (cf Y3070A/65) and an unidentified cleric taking photographs of the hockey teams.
Dates:
1908 - 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 Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable Edward Schreyer, accepts the Joint Address of the House of Commons and Senate for transmission to the Queen, 1981
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062J/5
Scope and Contents
Photograph by R. Vroom.
Dates:
1981
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 Governor of Bermuda and Captain Nicholson, 1908 - 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3070A/65
Scope and Contents
83 x 133 mm. Showing Lieutenant General Sir Walter Kitchener (holding cigar) and his ADC Captain O. H. L. Nicholson, DSO, standing on the steps of Government House, Bermuda. Lieutenant General Sir Frederick Walter Kitchener (1858 - 1912) was Governor and C ommander in Chief Bermuda from 1908 - 1909. Previous to this he had served a varied army career taking part in the Afghan War of 1878 - 1880, the Dongola Expedition of 1896, the Khartoum Campaign of 1898 (I/c Kordofan Field Force) and...
Dates:
1908 - 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 Governors of Barbados, 1903
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 259/8/7
Scope and Contents
Cutting from the ‘Weekly Recorder’, July 1903.
Dates:
1903
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 Governor's Residence, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 14/2901
Scope and Contents
Landscape format. To the left of Charlottetown.
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 grain elevators, 1908-08 - 1908-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 10/2301
Scope and Contents
Half-plate (landscape format). At Rosthern : on right the flour mills.
Dates:
1908-08 - 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 grain elevators and railway, 1908-08 - 1908-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 10/2306
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). Rosthern. The largest primary grain shipping point in the world.
Dates:
1908-08 - 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 grain elevators and railway, 1908-08 - 1908-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 10/2307
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). Rosthern. The largest primary grain shipping point in the world.
Dates:
1908-08 - 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).