Oceania (continent)
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Subject Source: Local sources
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Fonds
Lantern slides of Samoa
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y309993A(LS)
Scope and Contents
A collection of 60 lantern slides, which Wilfred Powell had made from photographs in Y309993A with the addition of 11 slides for which there are no photographic prints: Y30993A(LS)/1, 11, 21, 30, 32, 34, 37-38, 44, 46 and 55. The lantern slides have a separate numbering sequence, although each catalogue entry records the number of the corresponding photographic print. The photographers:Y30993A and Powell’s other photograph collection reflecting his time in Samoa, Y309B,...
Dates:
1889 - 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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
Letters from the Thornhill family in New Zealand
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 304
Scope and Contents
Letters written to Henrietta Thornhill from Cudbert Thornhill in New Zealand (8; 1862-1872) and India (2; 1878); William Thornhill (16; 1867-1878); Edward Thornhill (6; 1868-1875, 1910 and 1915); George and Esther Thornhill (c. 61; 1865-1915); Hazel Smith (2; 1916 and 1919); and H. McDowell Smith (3; 1918). There is also a memorial card of George Thornhill, 1916. Not all of the letters are clearly dated, and some are fragmentary. There is accompanying correspondence regarding the...
Dates:
1862 - 1919
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
Life in Australia
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y308I
Scope and Contents
35 mm colour transparencies. When planning the exhibition 'Commonwealth in Focus,' the Library requested material from Commonwealth Governments and these slides, with the photographs listed at Y308E, were sent in response. A continuous slide show was prepared to portray contemporary aspects of the countries of the Commonwealth and twelve of these slides were copied for inclusion (Numbers 113-124 of list at Y3011GGG).
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
Life in New Zealand 1982
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089AA
Scope and Contents
Colour transparencies. When planning the exhibition 'Commonwealth in Focus,' the Royal Commonwealth Society Library requested material from Commonwealth Governments and these slides, with the photographs listed at Y308E, were sent in response. A continuous slide show was prepared to portray contemporary aspects of the countries of the Commonwealth and twelve of these slides were copied for inclusion.The list is that supplied with the slides which are filed in the order given. A...
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
Life in New Zealand 1982 (II)
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089BB
Scope and Contents
Coloured and black and white photographs. When planning the exhibition 'Commonwealth in Focus,' the Royal Commonwealth Society Library requested material from Commonwealth Governments and these photographs were sent in response. The majority of the photographs, all of which are of high quality, are by the National Publicity Studios, Wellington. They have been numbered consecutively and arranged in twelve groups: Agriculture; Forestry and Fisheries; Antarctica; Arts and Crafts; Cities and...
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
Malcolm MacDonald photograph collection
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/MM
Scope and Contents
The photographs fall into four groups:1. Those received with the papers temporarily received by the historian of the Royal Commonwealth Society prior to their transfer to the University of Durham, where Malcolm MacDonald was Chancellor 1971-1981. These photographs comprise the bulk of MM 1-13, 24, and 27-30.2. A small number of photographs which had been included in the papers and listed with them. It was agreed by the Trustees of the papers that these should form part of...
Dates:
1930 - 1981
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
Marnham collection
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham
Scope and Contents
This collection of slides records the travels of the British civil servant and diplomat John Ewart Marnham, and in particular his considerable interest in wildlife as well as in gardening. The RCS originally received a collection of 3358 slides. Marnham appears in a few of them and some others may have been given to him, but he was the photographer of the vast majority of the collection. There are 1631 relating to the Commonwealth countries or those with Commonwealth connections. ...
Dates:
1939 - 1980
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
Melbourne from the south side of the Yarra Yarra 1839
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 382
Scope and Contents
Painted view of early Melbourne. Reprinted by the Grown Lands Dep. Melbourne, March 1881. Drawn by J. Adamson. Engraved by J. Carmichael for R. Clini.
Dates:
1881
Conditions Governing Access:
Stored in the RCS Plan Chest.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
Melbourne International Exhibition
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087A
Scope and Contents
An album with printed title page, containing mounted and captioned prints measuring approximately 290 x 235 mm., and showing the courts and exhibits of various countries. Photographer unknown. The Melbourne Exhibition, which lasted from October 1st 1880 until April 30th 1881, was the second international exhibition to be held in Australia, the first being in Sydney the previous year (see Y3086A, 'The Burning of the Garden Palace'). There had been numerous smaller exhibitions but these had...
Dates:
1880
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
Minutes of the General Association for the Australian Colonies
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 281
Scope and Contents
Minutes and inserted printed and manuscript material, including a list of members, correspondence, printed reports and other publications, apparently representing the complete proceedings of the Association for the period 1855-1862. At the front of the volume is an article by J.S. O'Halloran, 'Reminiscences of the Australian Association', from his 'Colonies and India', 1884.
Dates:
1855 - 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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
Modern Commonwealth photograph collection
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/MC
Scope and Contents
This broad heading has been used to cover a substantial collection of loose prints, dating chiefly from the period 1960-1982, but including a few of earlier date. The majority come from the files of the RCS journal known successfully as ‘United Empire,’ ‘Commonwealth Journal,’ and ‘Commonwealth,’ in which some were published, but there are also items obtained for inclusion in the exhibition ‘Commonwealth in Focus’ in 1982 and these are indicated by CIF and the catalogue number in the...
Dates:
1936 - 1980
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
Naval photographs
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011YYY
Scope and Contents
Small album measuring 160 x 135 mm containing photographs 90 x 90 mm loosely inserted into photograph slots, one to a page. There is a handwritten caption (and date) under each photograph, although the information is not always easily discernable. Written on the inside cover in perhaps a different hand is 'Interesting naval photographs.' The album shows views of ships, their crew and harbours. Identified ships are: S.S. Oroya; H.M.S. Penguin; H.M.S. Ringarooma; SS Moravian; ‘SS...
Dates:
1902 - 1903
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
New South Wales, 1908
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086K
Scope and Contents
An album, with printed title page, containing matt black and white prints, mounted back to back without borders, measuring 347 x 274 mm, and showing scenes in Sydney and around the countryside of New South Wales. Prints either captioned on negative or with captions stuck on. A letter from the Agent-General for New South Wales stuck into the front of the album states 'Forwarded for the acceptance of Sir C. Prestwood Lucas, K.C.B., Assistant Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, by Mr....
Dates:
1908
Conditions Governing Access:
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
New South Wales, 1911
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086M
Scope and Contents
A richly bound album containing matt black and white prints, measuring 345 x 271 mm. With a printed title page which reads 'State of New South Wales 1911'. Prints are mounted back to back, without borders. All the prints are captioned, either on the negative, or with captions stuck on the prints.
Dates:
1911
Conditions Governing Access:
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
New South Wales, Australia, 1909
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086L
Scope and Contents
A richly bound album containing glossy black and white prints measuring 350 x 274 mm. The printed title page reads 'Presented with the compliments of The Government of New South Wales. C.G. Wade [signed] Premier. Sydney, New South Wales, 1909'. Prints mounted back to back, without borders. All prints captioned, either on the negative or stuck on to the print.
Dates:
1909
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
New South Wales Contingent for South Africa, 1899
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086Q
Scope and Contents
A loose black and white print (two more prints missing), showing embarked troops waving to crowds on the dockside. A handwritten note on the back of the print states: 'Departure of A Battery, RAA, S.S. Warregal (for Boer War) left Port Jackson 30 Dec 1899'. The outbreak of the war on 11th October 1899 produced enthusiastic volunteering throughout the Australian colonies. A meeting in Melbourne in September 1899 had determined upon sending a joint contingent to number 2500 men in the event...
Dates:
1899-12-30
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
New South Wales. Photographs of Roads and Bridges. W.C. Bennett M. Inst. C.E., Commissioner and Engineer
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086F
Scope and Contents
An album containing mounted prints of various sizes showing views, roads, bridges and engineering construction work on the New South Wales Roads. The title is blocked in gold on the cover. All prints are captioned in neat printing, giving details of locations, and most of the bridges also have their technical dimensions noted, and in some cases the name of the engineer under whose supervision the work was done. The photographer is unknown.Road building in New South Wales in the...
Dates:
1885
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
New Zealand and America
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089C
Scope and Contents
An album containing mounted prints of various sizes showing scenic views in New Zealand and America. The prints are either captioned on the photographs, or have brief written captions beneath. Handwritten captions, as opposed to those written on the photographic negative, are enclosed in square brackets. The geographical locations of the prints break down thus:1-2 Sydney3-59 New Zealand60 Honolulu61-105 America and CanadaThe album records the round-the-world...
Dates:
1885
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
New Zealand and the Pacific Islands
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089D
Scope and Contents
An album containing mounted prints, most measuring approximately 200 x 140 mm, depicting the landscape and people of New Zealand, Fiji and Samoa. All the prints except for ten are signed and captioned by Burton Brothers. The ten unsigned photographs, mainly of Maori warriors, are the work of American Photo Company, Auckland (Y3089/53-54) and Pulman Studio, Auckland (Y3089D/58-65). The album breaks down into geographical locations thus:65 prints of New Zealand10 prints of...
Dates:
1884 - 1885
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
New Zealand Competition Album
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089I
Scope and Contents
An album containing 42 mounted black and white prints and 7 watercolour paintings, most measuring approximately 195 x 150 mm. The prints have captions and scenes painted in watercolour around the borders of the photographs. The album also contains a decorated frontispiece with a watercolour portrait of the Prime Minister of New Zealand and a message from him to the 'School children of the United Kingdom', which runs thus:'In presenting this album for competition among the schools of...
Dates:
1925
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
New Zealand Contingent for the Transvaal. Wellington. October 1899
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089Q
Scope and Contents
A mounted print measuring 204 x 15 mm, with the caption handwritten on the mount. The photograph shows a section of the New Zealand contingent on parade in a field outside Wellington, with hills in the background. New Zealand, like Australia, responded enthusiastically to the prospect of the Boer War and the New Zealand Government eventually sent nearly 6,500 men during the course of the war and they took a full part in many important actions. Like the Australians, they greatly impressed...
Dates:
1899-10
Conditions Governing Access:
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
New Zealand (Dunedin)
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089CC
Scope and Contents
Panoramic view of Dunedin, in ten sections, mounted on linen roll, each 244 x 225 mm. Photographer not known, but it is likely to have been either Joseph Perry or William Meluish.
Dates:
1864 - 1865
Conditions Governing Access:
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
New Zealand paintings of Alfred Hands
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 306
Scope and Contents
Seven framed watercolours of New Zealand scenes.
Dates:
1881 - 1887
Conditions Governing Access:
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
New Zealand Scenery
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089E
Scope and Contents
An album containing mostly mounted prints with two loose prints, measuring approximately 205 x 140 mm, and showing towns and landscapes in New Zealand. The photographs have been captioned on the negative. Each page of the album is stamped on the reverse 'Photographer's Agent, W.R. Robinson, Stone's Buildings, Wellesley Street East'.
Dates:
1880
Conditions Governing Access:
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
New Zealand Scenery
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089H
Scope and Contents
A suede-covered album containing mounted prints measuring approximately 200 x 150 mm, with printed captions beneath the photographs. The album contains a handwritten inscription which reads 'A memento of Feby 1922. Places visited and 'yet to be seen'. G.G.'.
Dates:
1922
Conditions Governing Access:
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library