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South America (continent)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 562 Collections and/or Records:

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Buenos Aires desde el Rio, 1890 - 1899

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304A/312
Scope and Contents

208 x 165 mm. A view from the Rio de la Plata looking towards the town of Buenos Aires. Photograph by Samuel Boote.

Dates: 1890 - 1899
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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Buganda Talks, 1955-07-20

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/146
Scope and Contents

151 x 206 mm. The picture shows left to right: - Mr. L. Mpagi and Mr. M. Kintu during the final meeting between the two Buganda Lukiko delegations and the Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Alan Lennox – Boyd) at the Colonial Office on Wednesday afternoon (July 20, 1955) when an agreed communiqué on the results of his discussion with them and the agreed texts of the new draft agreements for Buganda were initialled.

Dates: 1955-07-20
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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Camp at Alexandra Island, Comocho 19 April, 1872

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3079C/9
Scope and Contents

204 x 139 mm. View looking across the river towards the party’s camp on the sandy foreshore of the island. The name Alexandra was given by the travellers themselves to this island just south of the junction of the Essequibo and Potaro Rivers.

Dates: 1872
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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Camp at Yukaris ? 16 April, 1872

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3079C/6
Scope and Contents

200 x 138 mm. View from the river shallows looking towards the moored boats and the camp beyond, with Europeans and porters posed among the hammocks at the water’s edge.

Dates: 1872
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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Cape Meredith, Port Stephens, 1900 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 277/1/61
Scope and Contents

205 x 150 mm.

Dates: 1900 - 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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Capt Swit an inter island schooner, 1900 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 277/1/77
Scope and Contents

77 x 55 mm.

Dates: 1900 - 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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Capt Swit? Schooner, 1900 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 277/1/76
Scope and Contents

55 x 77 mm

Dates: 1900 - 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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Captain [David] Turnbull of the 'Shackleton', 1962

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham B/96
Scope and Contents

[In cabin].

Dates: 1962
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).
 Series

Caribbean tour, 1954 - 1958

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 219/1/3
Scope and Contents

Albums of black and white photographs from the tour of 1954 interleaved with typescript details of the itinerary and inserted press cuttings, postcards, maps and other items.

Dates: 1954 - 1958
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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Carol and Margaret Clement, 1953-04-01 - 1957-01-22

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/115
Scope and Contents

A view of Carol and Margaret Clement playing croquet in the garden of Government House.

Dates: 1953-04-01 - 1957-01-22
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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Cassia, 1962

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham B/33
Scope and Contents From the File: Contains slides mainly in thick plastic frames marked 'Photopia', made in Germany, dark grey with a red top. The exceptions are numbers 72-75 in Kodachrome cardboard frames which link up with C and numbers 37-38 and 99-103 which are in silver Sytec frames. Some of the frames have brief captions pencilled on them, but these are very hard to read. Others have labels stuck on. A roughly written numbered list was in the original box. The list which follows has been derived from these...
Dates: 1962
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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Cassia, 1962

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham B/34
Scope and Contents From the File: Contains slides mainly in thick plastic frames marked 'Photopia', made in Germany, dark grey with a red top. The exceptions are numbers 72-75 in Kodachrome cardboard frames which link up with C and numbers 37-38 and 99-103 which are in silver Sytec frames. Some of the frames have brief captions pencilled on them, but these are very hard to read. Others have labels stuck on. A roughly written numbered list was in the original box. The list which follows has been derived from these...
Dates: 1962
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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Cataract of Amalu, and opening of the valley which receives the Kaieteur Falls 25-26 April, 1872

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3079C/15
Scope and Contents

204 x 138 mm. View looking along the Potaro River towards the cataract, with jungle covered mountains in the distance. Poor condition.

Dates: 1872
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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Cataract of Moyowa Seeyna 23 April, 1872

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3079C/14
Scope and Contents

138 x 104 mm. General view looking along the River Potaro towards the cataract.

Dates: 1872
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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Catchers ‘Southern Spray’, ‘Southern Flower’ and ‘Southern Pride’ forcing through pack ice on the way to South Shetlands, 27 October 1926, 1926-10-27

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30795B/7
Scope and Contents

110 x 165 mm.

Dates: 1926-10-27
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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[Cattle], 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 277/1/51
Scope and Contents

105 x 80 mm.

Dates: 1931
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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Cattle in a pen, after being rounded up, old Jim Robertson, manager, Port Stephens, 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 277/1/50
Scope and Contents

105 x 80 mm.

Dates: 1931
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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Central palm avenue, Botanical Gardens, Rio [de Janeiro] Green, 1870 - 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011III/90
Scope and Contents

107 x 156 mm.

Dates: 1870 - 1929
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

Changes in British Guiana, 1908

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 259/4/24
Scope and Contents

Series of off prints and cuttings by Davis from the 'Weekly Argosy', Georgetown, published during 1908.

Dates: 1908
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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Charity and cattle, 1953-04-01 - 1957-01-22

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/142
Scope and Contents

115 x 80 mm. A view of 'Charity' the horse with cattle in the background.

Dates: 1953-04-01 - 1957-01-22
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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'Charity' and Mungo, 1953-04-01 - 1957-01-22

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/141
Scope and Contents

115 x 80 mm. A view of 'Mungo' the dog laying in the grass before 'Charity' the horse, with cattle in the background.

Dates: 1953-04-01 - 1957-01-22
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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Charlie Robertson [1900-1981] (manager Port Stephens), 1930 - 1970

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 277/1/72
Scope and Contents

43 x 65 mm.

Dates: 1930 - 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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Charlie Robertson and family (brother Jim), manager Port Stephens, 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 277/1/45
Scope and Contents

105 x 65 mm.

Dates: 1931
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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?Chartres, 1962

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham B/67
Scope and Contents

[V.Lupton]

Dates: 1962
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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Christening the Gladys, 1890 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 277/1/13
Scope and Contents

140 x 85 mm.

Dates: 1890 - 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).