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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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La Rue Victor Hugo, 1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y307E/35
Scope and Contents

133 x 88 mm.

Dates: 1900
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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La Sémaphore et la Place Berlin, 1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y307E/34
Scope and Contents

133 x 88 mm.

Dates: 1900
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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La Soufrière in eruption, 1902-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30773B/1
Scope and Contents

150 x 113 mm. A view looking down in to the smoking crater of La Soufrière, a volcano situated in the north-central area of St. Vincent. This photograph was presumably taken some time around May 1902 when the eruption of the volcano caused great devastation and loss of life.

Dates: 1902-05
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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La Soufrière quiescent, 1902

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30773B/2
Scope and Contents

171 x 120 mm. A mounted print showing the lake in the now quiescent crater of La Soufrière, with lava cliffs in the background. A few palms and other vegetation have been painted into the foreground.

Dates: 1902
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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La source de St. Anne, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 14/2885
Scope and Contents From the File: The album now contains photographs numbered in the range 2835-3011 (originally there were 172). Added numbers are: 2801, 2802, 2805-2807, 2400A-G, 2956A, 2962A; not used: 2840, 2855, 2860-2861, 2867, 2872-2873, 2923, 2926-2927, 2935, 2970-2972, 2974-2976, 3000 and 3005; missing 2887. The photographs are not arranged totally in numerical order within the album so that 2962A follows 2931, 2801-2802, 2805-2806, 2400A-G follow 3011. Subjects covered in this album are: Canada:...
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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La source de St. Anne : St Anne de Beaupre, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 14/2884
Scope and Contents From the File: The album now contains photographs numbered in the range 2835-3011 (originally there were 172). Added numbers are: 2801, 2802, 2805-2807, 2400A-G, 2956A, 2962A; not used: 2840, 2855, 2860-2861, 2867, 2872-2873, 2923, 2926-2927, 2935, 2970-2972, 2974-2976, 3000 and 3005; missing 2887. The photographs are not arranged totally in numerical order within the album so that 2962A follows 2931, 2801-2802, 2805-2806, 2400A-G follow 3011. Subjects covered in this album are: Canada:...
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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La Toc, 1972-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham AA/45
Scope and Contents

[From the sea].

Dates: 1972-05
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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Lac des Quatorze Iles, 1951

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/20/259
Scope and Contents

125 x 80 mm.

Dates: 1951
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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Lac Lachigan, 1951-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/20/258
Scope and Contents

130 x 75 mm. General view of a house and the surrounding countryside.

Dates: 1951-10
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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[Lachine], 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/19/258
Scope and Contents

55 x 54 mm. A man kneeling, adjusting a radio. The photograph was probably taken at the Colbeck's farewell party at Lachine.

Dates: 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).
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Lady Arthur and Lady Mountbatten, 1956-04-01 - 1959-06-14

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/210
Scope and Contents

115 x 140 mm. Showing Lady Arthur and Lady Mountbatten having tea. Lady Mountbatten visited the Bahamas as Superintendent in Chief of St. John's Ambulance Brigade.

Dates: 1956-04-01 - 1959-06-14
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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Lady Bessborough presenting new colours to Girl Guides, 1932-08-31

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062S/142
Scope and Contents

143 x 95 mm.

Dates: 1932-08-31
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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Lady Bessborough presenting new colours to Girl Guides, 1932-08-31

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062S/143
Scope and Contents

154 x 95 mm.

Dates: 1932-08-31
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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Lady Byng, 1925-06-25

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062S/141
Scope and Contents

95 x 145 mm. Lady Byng stands next to a judge, who has not been identified.

Dates: 1925-06-25
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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Lady Haig [golfing with two female companions], 1925-07-14

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062S/151
Scope and Contents

145 x 95 mm.

Dates: 1925-07-14
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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Lady in garden with small boy and teddy bear, 1902 - 1912

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061E/109
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: An album of photographs, with some loose insertions, including an annotated map of 'St. John's N.F, 1905', relating to Newfoundland 1902-1912. Most are 100 x 80 mm., but in many cases only part is visible owing to the size and shape of the frame through which they are seen.The collection was studied by Professor Maurice and Mrs Shirley Scarlett in 1985; their information is embodied in the captions to nos. 3, 5-17, 30-51, 53, 55-56, 67, 69, 71, 74-75, 80, 82, 86, 90, 92-93, 95-101,...
Dates: 1902 - 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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['Lady M'], 1959-04-24 - 1959-04-28

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/191
Scope and Contents

255 x 200 mm. A close view of the sailing boat 'Lady M' with her eight occupants. Location unidentified.

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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Lady Margaret Lascelles, Hon. Edward Lascelles, Lady Harewood in front, Kings House, Jamaica, 1900 - 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3031C/9
Scope and Contents

80 x 80 mm. Probably amateur snapshot. Lady Harewood was Florence, wife of the 5th Earl of Harewood. Lieutenant the Hon. Edward Lascelles (1887-1935) of the Rifle Brigade was her second son and Lady Margaret her only daughter. As the latter was married in October 1906 the photograph was presumably taken before that date.

Dates: 1900 - 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).
 Fonds

Lady Swettenham collection (Malaya and Jamaica)

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3031C
Scope and Contents

Photographs by various photographers and three other items. They relate to the career of James Alexander Swettenham, who, after serving in Ceylon and Cyprus, became Colonial Secretary in Singapore in 1895. He was Governor of British Guyana 1901-1904 and of Jamaica 1904-1907. His period in Singapore coincided with the service in Malaya of his more famous brother, Sir Frank Swettenham. Their father was James Oldham Swettenham, Solicitor of Belper.

Dates: 1880 - 1953
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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Lady Tymms, 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/19/345
Scope and Contents

94 x 118 mm. A colour photograph of Lady Tymms sitting on a porch on Prince Edward Island.

Dates: 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).
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[Lady Tymms, a young boy, and Colonel Verhagen], North Hero, 1949-07

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/20/179
Scope and Contents

80 x 80 mm.

Dates: 1949-07
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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Lady Willingdon watching the inspection of the Guard of Honour by His Excellency, 1927-03-26

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062S/84
Scope and Contents

85 x 140 mm.

Dates: 1927-03-26
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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Lady with parasol on garden seat, 1902 - 1912

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061E/87
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: An album of photographs, with some loose insertions, including an annotated map of 'St. John's N.F, 1905', relating to Newfoundland 1902-1912. Most are 100 x 80 mm., but in many cases only part is visible owing to the size and shape of the frame through which they are seen.The collection was studied by Professor Maurice and Mrs Shirley Scarlett in 1985; their information is embodied in the captions to nos. 3, 5-17, 30-51, 53, 55-56, 67, 69, 71, 74-75, 80, 82, 86, 90, 92-93, 95-101,...
Dates: 1902 - 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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Lake and bridge, Beacon Hill Park, 1908-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 13/2667
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). Victoria, B.C.

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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Lake and mountains, (?)Banff National Park, Alberta , 1950 - 1967

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062E/231
Scope and Contents

A view looking across a lake towards mountains on the farther shore.

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).