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North and Central America (continent)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 5483 Collections and/or Records:

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View of two photographs taken at Sarnia, Ontario, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 15/3086
Scope and Contents Half-plate. [Original photographs taken] in 1902 when on drilling salt wells at depth of 1400 feet a natural gas pocket was tapped which immediately took fire and caused an explosion and a column of flame which continued for a week. When the gas pocket was first struck the pressure was 2500 lbs to the sq. inch. Enlargements of these views are in the Standard Oil Cos office at Cleveland, Ohio. The site of this explosion is right on the edge of the oil belt in Ontario, which consists of...
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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[View of unnamed house], 1951 - 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/74
Scope and Contents

195 mm x 190 mm. The caption on the reverse reads: ' In spite of its date, the house manages to achieve dignity, proportion, and comeliness, aided by local architectural detail of chimneys, stepped roof, and welcoming arms steps.' There are two handwritten comments, in black ink, on the reverse: 'Sovay (?) No. 2' and 'No. 1 to overlap No. 2.' It is not known what this refers to, as there is no photograph numbered '2' in this collection.

Dates: 1951 - 1953
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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[View of unnamed house], 1951 - 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/75
Scope and Contents

A view of a building with a stepped, white-washed roof. There is a stamp on the reverse giving the photographers name and details.

Dates: 1951 - 1953
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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[View of unnamed house], 1951 - 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/76
Scope and Contents

A view of a building with a stepped, white-washed roof.

Dates: 1951 - 1953
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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[View of unnamed house and garden], 1951 - 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/78
Scope and Contents

A close view of the corner of a walled building with a stepped, white-washed roof. There is a gate in the foreground, and a large garden at the rear.

Dates: 1951 - 1953
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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[View of unnamed house and garden], 1951 - 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/79
Scope and Contents

A view of a house with a stepped, white-washed roof, set in its grounds and surrounded by trees.

Dates: 1951 - 1953
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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[View of unnamed house and walled garden], 1951 - 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/82
Scope and Contents

A view of a house close to the shore with a stepped, white-washed roof, set in its walled garden and surrounded by trees. Wooden fencing separates the grounds from the walled shore line in the foreground. There are partially illegible comments written in pencil on both the face and the reverse of the print.

Dates: 1951 - 1953
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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View on Peace River, Athabasca district, 1910 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011DDD(LS)/30
Scope and Contents

A coloured slide showing a steamboat on Peace River.

Dates: 1910 - 1930
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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View on the heights above Mt Loggan [Logan?], Canadian Rockies, 1912

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062D/16
Scope and Contents

137 x 80mm A view looking along a steep gorge with fir trees in the foreground and mountains in the distance.

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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View toward the west near Drynock, 1885

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3069B/16
Scope and Contents

245 x 191 mm. A view showing the Thompson River and hills beyond. Drynock lies about 30 miles north-east of the junction of the Thompson and Fraser Rivers.

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).
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View under Goat Island Bridge, Niagara, 1918

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/1/92
Scope and Contents

70 x 50 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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View up Fraser River showing Jackass Mountains and RR, 1885

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3069A/4
Scope and Contents

246 x 191 mm. A view looking along the river, with the railroad at the left of the photograph and the Jackass Mountains at the right in the background. Photograph taken near Keefers.

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).
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Views in British Honduras, circa 1911, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3078A
Scope and Contents

Loose photographs of various sizes, either captioned on the print or which have hand-written captions on the reverse. Photographs are by William F. Avery, J.E. Plummer and Mr Boyle, chief engineer on the Stann Creek Railway. They are broken into the following categories thus: Y3078A/1: panorama of Belize City, by Avery; Y3078A/2-8: miscellaneous views by J.E. Plummer; Y3078A/14-16: views of the Stann Creek Railway by Boyle.

Dates: 1911
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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Views in Dominica

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30745B
Scope and Contents

A collection of loose photographs (one being a panorama composed of two prints), measuring approximately 240 x 175 mm. All prints except plate fourteen have either typed or handwritten captions on the reverse. The photographs show buildings in Roseau and landscape views of the outlying country.

Dates: 1900
Conditions Governing Access: 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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Views in Jamaica, circa 1912

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3073C
Scope and Contents

A collection photographed by Lewis W. Clemens. It contains 14 photographs mounted on paper, with a short typewritten descriptive text (of the original 19 prints, 5 are missing) from which the titles have been taken. The photographs measure approximately 100 x 75 mm.

Dates: 1912
Conditions Governing Access: 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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Views in Kingston, Jamaica, after the fire of 1882, 1882

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3073D/74
Scope and Contents

199 x 115 mm. A view looking along a street of fire gutted buildings.

Dates: 1882
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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Views in Nassau and its vicinity 1982

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3071D
Scope and Contents

A collection of loose prints presented for use in the exhibition 'Commonwealth in Focus', but not included owing to the late date of receipt. All measure 250 x 200mm. A sheet of paper with a brief description attached to each photograph has been used as the basis of this list. Photographs by Bahamas News Bureau.

Dates: 1982
Conditions Governing Access: 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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Views in Newfoundland, 1899-1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061A
Scope and Contents An album containing mounted prints, measuring approximately 200 x 150 mm. and with handwritten captions beneath the prints. An interesting collection, it shows scenes, industries and sports in Newfoundland around the turn of the century. The majority of the photographs appear, by comparison with pictures of a known date from printed sources, to have been taken nearer the earlier date assigned to the album. Prints which fall into the later category are plates 13, 19 and 53, taken in 1910,...
Dates: 1880 - 1911
Conditions Governing Access: 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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Views in Newfoundland, circa 1880-1904, 1880 - 1904

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061B
Scope and Contents

Contains loose prints, of various sizes but mainly measuring approximately 290 x 135 mm and 200 x 150 mm. All but numbers 31 and 32 are by Holloway, these two are by an unknown photographer.

Dates: 1880 - 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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Views in the Bahamas. circa 1965

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3071C
Scope and Contents

A collection of prints, mainly measuring approximately 255 x 205mm, with captions pasted to the reverse of the prints. The photographs are aimed at the tourist market and show places and sights in Nassau and San Salvador. Photographs by Roland Rose for the Bahamas News Burea, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and BOAC.

Dates: 1965
Conditions Governing Access: 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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Views in the St. Andrew's Mountains, Jamaica. 1890s

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3073A
Scope and Contents

A collection of loose prints measuring approximately 245 x 195 mm and with pencilled captions on the reverse. The prints show scenes in the mountains immediately north of Kingston. Photographed by J.W.C. Brennan (6 is stamped by Brennan on the reverse; it is assumed that the other prints are by him).

Dates: 1890 - 1899
Conditions Governing Access: 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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Views in the West Indies (Trinidad, Dominica and Grenada), circa 1913

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y307F
Scope and Contents

A collection of loose prints measuring approximately 125 x 75 mm, showing scenes in the West Indies. The photographs have handwritten captions on the reverse and are stamped for use as postcards. Photographs by Miss Mary F.A. Tench.

Dates: 1913
Conditions Governing Access: 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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Views in Trinidad, circa 1890

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3075A
Scope and Contents

A collection of loose photographs measuring approximately 250 x 230 mm and captioned on the reverse in pencil. The captions have been reproduced as found. The photographs illustrate buildings and industries on the island.

Dates: 1890
Conditions Governing Access: 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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Views of Barbados

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3072D
Scope and Contents

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: 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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Views of Kingston, Jamaica, after the fire of 1882, 1882

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3073D/73
Scope and Contents

229 x 142 mm. A view looking along a street of fire-gutted buildings.

Dates: 1882
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).