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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 5483 Collections and/or Records:

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British Caribbean Federation Conference Opens at Lancaster House, 1956-02-07

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/148
Scope and Contents

192 x 242 mm. Photo shows three delegates from Jamaica at the conference this morning, from left Mr. F.A. Glasspole; Mr. N.W. Manley and Mr. E.L. Allen.

Dates: 1956-02-07
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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British Caribbean Talks Open, 1956-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/149
Scope and Contents

153 x 207 mm. Some of the delegates to the British Caribbean Federation Conference seen at the opening session at Lancaster House, London. They are from left to right, Mr. N.W. Manley and Mr. E.L. Allen from Jamaica, Mr. V.C. Bird, of Antigua, and Mr. R.L. Bradshaw of St. Kitts.

Dates: 1956-02
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-sub-class

[British Colombia], 1928-10-12 - 1928-10-16

 Sub-sub-class
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 353/2/243-256
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Album of mostly 80 x 54 mm prints. There is a brief list describing items 1-98, which document the trip from Southampton to South Africa, travel in South Africa, and the visit to Southern Rhodesia. Many photos do not appear in the exact numerical order given in the listing. The rest of the images are uncaptioned, but their general locations have been identified by reference to the diary RCMS 353/1.

Dates: 1928-10-12 - 1928-10-16
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

British Columbia, 1934 - 1950

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/ARCS/4/27/9
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

When the RES Headquarters was rebuilt in 1934-36, gifts of timber for panelling and furnishing were obtained from Empire Governments, companies and individuals. Many were destroyed during the bombing of 1941 and replacement gifts were received. This file coordinates pre and post-war correspondence.

Dates: 1934 - 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).
 Sub-Series

British Columbia, 1910 - 1920

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Canada/154-158
Scope and Contents

Monochrome postcards

Dates: 1910 - 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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British Columbia, Crawford falls [rest of title faded], 1910 - 1930

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011DDD(LS)/40
Scope and Contents

Coloured.

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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British Columbia Mainland, 1964 - 1991

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/ARCS/8/2/8
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

These files include annual reports, accompanied in some cases by explanatory letters, reports of annual general meetings, statements of accounts and other papers.

Dates: 1964 - 1991
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).
 Fonds

'British enterprise in the West Indies'

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 258
Scope and Contents

'British enterprise in the West Indies and British Honduras', 85 pages, apparently compiled from various official publications, with several original sketch maps. The document is neatly written and arranged, and is dated and signed 'J.N. Cooper, June 1884'. It may be a paper prepared for an activity of the Royal Colonial Institute. There are some accompanying press cuttings on the West Indies colonies.

Dates: 1884
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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British Foreign Office luncheon for Bahamas Independence Conference delegates, 1972-12

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/39
Scope and Contents

154 x 204 mm. Lord Balniel, Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and Leader of the British delegation, was host at a luncheon given in London to delegates attending the Bahamas Independence Conference. Here Lord Balniel chats with the Hon. Lynden Pindling, the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, prior to lunch.

Dates: 1972-12
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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British Foreign Office luncheon for Bahamas Independence Conference delegates, 1972-12

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/40
Scope and Contents

152 x 207 mm. A group picture taken before lunch shows, left to right, Mr. Kendal G.L. Isaacs, Leader of the Opposition in the Bahamas Parliament; The Hon. Lynden Pindling, the Prime Minister of the Bahamas; Lord Balniel and the Hon. A.S. Hanna, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs, the Bahamas.

Dates: 1972-12
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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British Government Representative's House, Castries : Nicholas Octave and the Wolseley, 1971-02

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham AA/18
Scope and Contents From the File: Contains slides of St Lucia. The majority are of views of scenery, many from the sea or from the air (two sequences in February 1971 and September 1972). There is not much relating to Marnham's work, though his official house in Castries is shown in February 1971. Among events which are shown are: a youth rally at Vieux Fort on 1 May 1971 and 11 scenes at the Castries Carnival of 1972. Slides have been renumbered but arrangement in the file remains as per the original typescript...
Dates: 1971-02
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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British Government to recommend Independence for Bahamas next July, 1972-12

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/41
Scope and Contents

154 x 198 mm. Here Lord Balniel, leader of the British delegation, signs the agreement watched by The Hon. Lynden Pindling, Prime Minister of the Bahamas and leader of the Bahamas Government Delegation. Seated on the left is the Hon. A.S. Hanna, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs, Bahamas. Standing behind Lord Balniel is Mr Kendal G.L. Isaacs, Leader of the Bahamas Opposition.

Dates: 1972-12
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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British Government to recommend Independence for Bahamas next July, 1972-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/42
Scope and Contents

151 x 205 mm. Here Lord Balniel, Leader of the British delegation, says goodbye to the Hon. Lynden Pindling, Prime Minister of the Bahamas and leader of the Bahamas Government delegation, after the signing of the agreement.

Dates: 1972-12
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).
 File

British Guiana, 1947 - 1953

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/ARCS/4/27/10
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

When the RES Headquarters was rebuilt in 1934-36, gifts of timber for panelling and furnishing were obtained from Empire Governments, companies and individuals. Many were destroyed during the bombing of 1941 and replacement gifts were received. This file coordinates pre and post-war correspondence.

Dates: 1947 - 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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British Guiana Independence Conference, 1965-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/125
Scope and Contents

155 x 202 mm. Picture shows: Mr. Forbes Burnham, Premier of British Guiana, making his opening speech to the conference. Delegates are, (from left) Mr. C.M.L. John, Mr. Forbes Burnham and Mr. D. Mahraj (all of the People’s National Congress) and Mr. S. Campbell and Mr. P.S.D. D’Aguiar (both of the United Force).

Dates: 1965-11
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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British Honduras, 1934 - 1956

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/ARCS/4/27/11
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

When the RES Headquarters was rebuilt in 1934-36, gifts of timber for panelling and furnishing were obtained from Empire Governments, companies and individuals. Many were destroyed during the bombing of 1941 and replacement gifts were received. This file coordinates pre and post-war correspondence.

Dates: 1934 - 1956
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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British Honduras, 1908 - 1915

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 259/3/11
Scope and Contents

Probably the draft of an historical article or chapter in Davis's projected book.

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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British Honduras, 1907 - 1915

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 259/4/20
Scope and Contents

Probably the draft of an historical article or chapter in Davis's projected book.

Dates: 1907 - 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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British Honduras Constitutional Conference in London, 1963-07

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/93
Scope and Contents

157 x 201 mm. A general view of the opening session of the conference which began in London recently to consider the revision of the British Honduras Constitution. The conference was under the chairmanship of Mr. Nigel Fisher, Britain’s Under Secretary of State for the Colonies (centre of right hand table).

Dates: 1963-07
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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British Honduras Constitutional Conference opens in London, 1963-07

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/91
Scope and Contents

143 x 202 mm. Mr. Fisher is pictured with (left to right) Sir Peter Stallard, Governor of British Honduras and Mr. G.C. Price, First Minister and Minister of Finance of British Honduras, at the opening of the Conference in the Colonial Office in London.

Dates: 1963-07
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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British Honduras Constitutional Conference opens in London, 1963-07

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/92
Scope and Contents

157 x 202 mm. Mr. Nigel Fisher, back to camera, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Colonies and Chairman of the Conference that opened recently at the Colonial Office in London to discuss the revision of the British Honduras Constitution, is pictured welcoming one of the British Honduras delegates, Mr C.L. Rogers, Minister of Labour. Introducing Mr. Rogers is the British Honduras First Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. G.C. Price.

Dates: 1963-07
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).
 Fonds

British Honduras legal manuscripts

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 268
Scope and Contents

Collection of extracts from legal records of British Honduras. Some are copies, others appear to be original documents in the writing of Frederick's father, William Alexander Parker, Chief Justice of British Honduras.

Dates: 1859 - 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).
 Fonds

British Honduras manuscripts collected by F.H. Parker, Keeper of Records

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 269
Scope and Contents

Extracts from the archives, news cuttings and various original documents. They appear to have been compiled by Frederick Hardyman Parker, probably as research for a projected history of British Honduras. Some were likely collected by his father, William Alexander Parker, Chief Justice of British Honduras.

Dates: 1775 - 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).
 Sub-Fonds

British Honduras poster advertising the sale of enslaved persons, 1827

 Sub-Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 240/31
Scope and Contents

A printed poster of the Provost Marshal's sales, June Grand Court, 11 June 1827, advertising the sale of enslaved persons at the Court House on 25 June 1827. The poster gives the names of the owners and enslaved persons and the cost price, although some of these details have been cut out and removed. On the back of the poster are manuscript details of the sale of an slaved person at the June Great Court, dated July 1827.

Dates: 1827
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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British Museum references, 1908 - 1915

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 259/14/11
Scope and Contents

Also cuttings of bibliographical nature.

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).