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Canada (nation)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 2826 Collections and/or Records:

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(Untitled), 06 Jan 1912

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/8/11
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lewis Harcourt, Colonial Office, to WSC, protesting about the Admiralty communicating directly with the Canadian Government though the High Commission in London, on the storage of fuel at Halifax, Nova Scotia, stating that such communications should go through the Colonial Office.

Dates: 06 Jan 1912
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 12 Jan 1912

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/8/13
Scope and Contents

Minute from the Secretary, Admiralty, to the Private Office to the First Lord [WSC], commenting on letter from Lewis Harcourt, Colonial Office, protesting about the Admiralty's direct negotiation with the Government of Canada over oil storage facilities, rather than working through the Colonial Office.

Dates: 12 Jan 1912
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 24 May 1922

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/117/184
Scope and Contents

Copy of a letter from [Lord Northcliffe, earlier Alfred Harmsworth] to WSC in which he suggests that he should consult Lord Beaverbrook [earlier Sir Max Aitken] about the embargo on Canadian cattle as it is a matter of urgency, adding that he would have approached the Prime Minister [David Lloyd George] were he not "such a damnably short-tempered fellow".

Dates: 24 May 1922
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers. This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), 10 Jun 1922

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/117/185
Scope and Contents

Copy of a letter from WSC to [Lord] Northcliffe [earlier Alfred Harmsworth] marked private in which he says that he has been consistently opposed to the embargo on Canadian cattle and has discussed it with Lord Beaverbrook [earlier Sir Max Aitken] as he believes that it could damage "British Imperial interests in the Dominions".

Dates: 10 Jun 1922
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers. This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), 28 Apr 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/216/141-142
Scope and Contents

Telegram from Prime Minister, WSC, to the Prime Minister of Canada [Mackenzie King] in which he expresses regret that [King] does not feel that proposals for the award of campaign stars would be suitable for Canada; discusses the decision not to award the 1939-45 star for service by overseas forces in the United Kingdom, proposals for a new Defence medal, and the service qualification for one of the new stars. Typescript.

Dates: 28 Apr 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open (opened on instructions of Cabinet Office, March 2001)
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(Untitled), 08 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/218/42
Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to Acting Prime Minister of Canada congratulating him on Canada's role in the defeat of Germany; and anticipating victory over Japan.

Dates: 08 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open.
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(Untitled), 08 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/218/66
Scope and Contents

Telegram from Prime Minister of Canada [Mackenzie King] (San Francisco [United States]) to WSC thanking him for his message to the "armed forces and people of Canada"; and paying tribute to WSC and the role of Britain [in the defeat of Germany].

Dates: 08 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open.
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(Untitled), 18 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/219/94
Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to Mackenzie King [Prime Minister of Canada] marked "Secret" stating that he will be publishing the proposals for Campaign Stars [medals] in the form already communicated to him, but indicating that there is scope for modification in particular areas if anomalies occur.

Dates: 18 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open.
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(Untitled), 25 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/219/128
Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to British High Commissioner in Canada [Malcolm MacDonald] marked "Secret and Personal" thanking him for his telegram and hoping he will continue in his post.

Dates: 25 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open.
 Fonds

Unveiling of the Halifax Memorial Tower, 1912

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3064A
Scope and Contents Print measuring 303 x 252 mm, with handwritten caption and studio stamp on the reverse.A view showing various notables gathered round the entrance to the Halifax Memorial Tower on 14 August 1912, the day of its opening. The foundation stone of the building was laid in 1908 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first General Assembly of Nova Scotia. The tower, set in a 100 acre park on the western shore of the north western arm of Halifax, was opened by the Duke of Connaught,...
Dates: 1912-08-14
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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Uploading seal pelts on south side, St John’s Harbour, 1902 - 1912

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061E/12
Scope and Contents

This is adjacent to Fort Amherst, noted elsewhere.

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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Uploading seal pelts on south side, St John’s Harbour, 1902 - 1912

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061E/16
Scope and Contents

This is adjacent to Fort Amherst.

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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Upper end of harbour, Lunenburg, N.S, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 15/3026
Scope and Contents

Boys digging clams in the foreground.

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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Upper Island Cove Church (Anglican), Conception Bay, 1902 - 1912

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061E/53
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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Val Morin. Norman Vaughan's, 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/19/239
Scope and Contents

80 x 55 mm. A colour photograph of three women standing by a river in Quebec.

Dates: 1949
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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Vancouver, 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/19/140
Scope and Contents

74 x 67 mm. An aerial view of the city, with hills in the background.

Dates: 1948
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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Vancouver, 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/19/141
Scope and Contents

55 x 52 mm. An aerial view of the city, with the sea and hills in the background.

Dates: 1948
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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Vancouver, 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/19/144
Scope and Contents

74 x 73 mm. An 'Old Indian Wishing Well'.

Dates: 1948
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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Vancouver, 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/20/72
Scope and Contents

55 x 50 mm. A view taken from a high aspect.

Dates: 1948
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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Vancouver, 1960 - 1986

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/ARCS/8/2/47
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: 1960 - 1986
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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Vancouver, B.C., 1919

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062Q/97
Scope and Contents

240 x 105 mm.

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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Vancouver, Granville Street, 1908-09 - 1908-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 12/2612
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate. C.P.R. station facing up the street, and new Post Office Building on the left.

Dates: 1908-09 - 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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Vancouver Harbour, 1908-09 - 1908-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 12/2607
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). From C.P.R. wharf.

Dates: 1908-09 - 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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Vancouver Harbour, 1908-09 - 1908-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 12/2608
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). From C.P.R. wharf.

Dates: 1908-09 - 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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Vancouver Harbour, 1908-09 - 1908-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 12/2609
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format).

Dates: 1908-09 - 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).