North and Central America (continent)
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Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 5483 Collections and/or Records:
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An orange plantation, 1890 - 1895
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3071A/49
Scope and Contents
226 x 177 mm. Showing a Bahamian in a straw hat standing beside a laden orange tree.
Dates:
1890 - 1895
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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Andros Tomato Farm, Bahamas 1952
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3071E
Scope and Contents
Photographs contained in a report on a visit to the Colonial Development Corporation Tomato Project, Andros Is. Bahamas May 1952 by F. Hardy and R.E.D. Baker. Thirty copies of the 17 page typescript report were produced.1-6 Photographs taken Tuesday 13th May, 1952 between 9 and 10am after a night of heavy rain (2½ inches in about 8 hours). Each measuring 55 x 55 mm.7-12 Photographs of Andros Tomato Farm taken by Carl F. Warner (Acting Manager of the farm). Each measuring 100...
Dates:
1952
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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Cambridge University Library
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Anecdotes of colonial origin and interest, 1908 - 1915
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 259/14/25
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Davis had a life-long interest in the history of the West Indies and more specifically of Barbados, and this collection comprises a vast body of material gathered by him from archives in Britain, the Caribbean and Europe. He contributed many historical articles to newspapers and periodicals in British Guiana [Guyana], Barbados and the United States. His intention to compose a comprehensive history of the West Indies was frustrated by ill health. Titles and captions, including the names of...
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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Anecdotes of famous people and literary quotations of a general nature, 1908 - 1915
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 259/14/24
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Davis had a life-long interest in the history of the West Indies and more specifically of Barbados, and this collection comprises a vast body of material gathered by him from archives in Britain, the Caribbean and Europe. He contributed many historical articles to newspapers and periodicals in British Guiana [Guyana], Barbados and the United States. His intention to compose a comprehensive history of the West Indies was frustrated by ill health. Titles and captions, including the names of...
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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Anguilla from HMC House, Blowing Point, 1970
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham GG/2
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Contains slides covering most of the major islands of the group, both associated states and dependent territories. One relates to Marnham's official duties, the launch given to St Kitts in 1972.
Dates:
1970
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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Anguilla : St Martin from HMC house, 1970
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham GG/3
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Contains slides covering most of the major islands of the group, both associated states and dependent territories. One relates to Marnham's official duties, the launch given to St Kitts in 1972.
Dates:
1970
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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Annals of Codrington College, Barbados, 1900 - 1915
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 259/3/9
Scope and Contents
Cuttings of a series of articles by T.H. Bindley in the 'Barbados Standard', reprinted from the 'West India Committee Circular'
Dates:
1900 - 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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Annandale Est., Grenada, 1890 - 1893
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30771A/21
Scope and Contents
317 x 243 mm. A view looking over hilly, wooded country, dotted here and there with houses. Annandale Estate, at this period having an acreage of 1150 acres and situated about 5 miles north-east of St George's, was the largest of the Grenadan estates and produced cocoa, spices and coffee.
Dates:
1890 - 1893
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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Annandale Fall, Grenada, 1890 - 1893
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30771A/26
Scope and Contents
244 x 197 mm. A view showing the waterfall dropping among rocks and hanging vegetation with a man (in white pith helmet) and a woman posing for the photographer beside the falls.
Dates:
1890 - 1893
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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Annapolis Royal, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 15/3098
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). View of the old Fort Anne : note old sallyport.
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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Annapolis Royal, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 15/3100
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). View of old Fort Anne : a poplar in flower : May.
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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Annapolis Royal, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 15/3101
Scope and Contents
Half-plate (landscape format). Bridge crossing Allans Creek just in front of old Fort Anne. 3101, 3102, 3103 join together, thus overlapping a little. Annapolis Royal Bridge crossing Allans Creek just in front of Fort Anne. Long Island is now joined to the mainland through the dykes made by the early French settlers. (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).
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Annapolis Royal, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 15/3102
Scope and Contents
Half-plate (landscape format). Bridge crossing Allans Creek just in front of old Fort Anne. 3101, 3102, 3103 join together, thus overlapping a little. Annapolis Royal Bridge crossing Allans Creek just in front of Fort Anne. Long Island is now joined to the mainland through the dykes made by the early French settlers. (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).
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Annapolis Royal, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 15/3103
Scope and Contents
Half-plate (landscape format). Bridge crossing Allans Creek just in front of old Fort Anne. 3101, 3102, 3103 join together, thus overlapping a little. Annapolis Royal Bridge crossing Allans Creek just in front of Fort Anne. Long Island is now joined to the mainland through the dykes made by the early French settlers. Bay of Fundy behind the mountains - North Mountain - Fort Anne. In the foreground is partly dykeland and partly land overflowed at high tides : the right hand section...
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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Annapolis Royal, N.S., 1919
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062Q/4
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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[Annapolis Royal] View from the same point (highest roof in town), 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 15/3099
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). Looking more towards the west.
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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[Another view across Pago Pago harbour], 1903
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y309993C(LS)/2
Scope and Contents
Smithson has pencilled '2 21/12' at the top of the accompanying typescript.
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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Another view of the Flume, 1908-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 11/2465
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate. And Power House, Petty Harbour.
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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Another view of the well and tower, 1955
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30685A/6
Scope and Contents
130 x 80 mm. The roof in the background is the roof of the Community Rink.
Dates:
1955
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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Antigua, 1971
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 162/8/2/1
Scope and Contents
An undated guide map to Antigua including information for tourists.
Dates:
1971
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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Antigua, 1880 - 1889
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y307A/44
Scope and Contents
225 x 183 mm. A view looking up past residential buildings towards the Cathedral which stands on the hill overlooking the town. A better picture of the Cathedral can be found in the Hesketh Bell Collection Y3011E/21.
Dates:
1880 - 1889
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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Antigua : Clarence House Interior, 1971-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham GG/21
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Contains slides covering most of the major islands of the group, both associated states and dependent territories. One relates to Marnham's official duties, the launch given to St Kitts in 1972.
Dates:
1971-04
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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Antigua Conference concluded in London, 1966-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/19
Scope and Contents
203 x 153 mm. Mr Nicholas Ridley, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, signing the record of the Antigua Constitutional Conference of which he was chairman. The twelve day conference was convened at Lancaster House in London to discuss the proposals for the islands’ independence.
Dates:
1966-04
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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Antigua Conference in Britain final session, 1966-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/12
Scope and Contents
132 x 204 mm. Lord Longford is seen here making a speech at the closing ceremony of the Antigua Constitutional Conference at Marlborough House in London. Picture shows, seated, left hand side of table: Sir Stephen Luke; Lord Longford, Secretary of State for the Colonies; Mr. A. Webster, Secretary General; Mr J.C. Mcpetrie, Colonial Office; Mr. D.J. Gordon-Smith, Colonial Office; and Mr. Cleary, Commonwealth Relations Office. Seated opposite Lord Longford (with glasses) is Mr V.C. Bird, Chief...
Dates:
1966-04
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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Antigua Conference in Britain final session, 1966-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/13
Scope and Contents
Neg. only.
Dates:
1966-04
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).