Canada (nation)
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Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 2828 Collections and/or Records:
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View of two photographs taken at Sarnia, Ontario, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 15/3085
Scope and Contents
Half-plate. [Original photographs taken] in 1902 when on drilling salt wells at depth of 1400 feet a natural gas pocket was tapped which immediately took fire and caused an explosion and a column of flame which continued for a week. When the gas pocket was first struck the pressure was 2500 lbs to the sq. inch. Enlargements of these views are in the Standard Oil Cos office at Cleveland, Ohio. The site of this explosion is right on the edge of the oil belt in Ontario, which consists of...
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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View of two photographs taken at Sarnia, Ontario, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 15/3086
Scope and Contents
Half-plate. [Original photographs taken] in 1902 when on drilling salt wells at depth of 1400 feet a natural gas pocket was tapped which immediately took fire and caused an explosion and a column of flame which continued for a week. When the gas pocket was first struck the pressure was 2500 lbs to the sq. inch. Enlargements of these views are in the Standard Oil Cos office at Cleveland, Ohio. The site of this explosion is right on the edge of the oil belt in Ontario, which consists of...
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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View on Peace River, Athabasca district, 1910 - 1930
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011DDD(LS)/30
Scope and Contents
A coloured slide showing a steamboat on Peace River.
Dates:
1910 - 1930
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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View on the heights above Mt Loggan [Logan?], Canadian Rockies, 1912
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062D/16
Scope and Contents
137 x 80mm A view looking along a steep gorge with fir trees in the foreground and mountains in the distance.
Dates:
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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View toward the west near Drynock, 1885
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3069B/16
Scope and Contents
245 x 191 mm. A view showing the Thompson River and hills beyond. Drynock lies about 30 miles north-east of the junction of the Thompson and Fraser Rivers.
Dates:
1885
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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View up Fraser River showing Jackass Mountains and RR, 1885
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3069A/4
Scope and Contents
246 x 191 mm. A view looking along the river, with the railroad at the left of the photograph and the Jackass Mountains at the right in the background. Photograph taken near Keefers.
Dates:
1885
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
Views in Newfoundland, 1899-1911
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061A
Scope and Contents
An album containing mounted prints, measuring approximately 200 x 150 mm. and with handwritten captions beneath the prints. An interesting collection, it shows scenes, industries and sports in Newfoundland around the turn of the century. The majority of the photographs appear, by comparison with pictures of a known date from printed sources, to have been taken nearer the earlier date assigned to the album. Prints which fall into the later category are plates 13, 19 and 53, taken in 1910,...
Dates:
1880 - 1911
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
File
Views in Newfoundland, circa 1880-1904, 1880 - 1904
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061B
Scope and Contents
Contains loose prints, of various sizes but mainly measuring approximately 290 x 135 mm and 200 x 150 mm. All but numbers 31 and 32 are by Holloway, these two are by an unknown photographer.
Dates:
1880 - 1904
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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Views of Winnipeg, 1908-07 - 1908-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 9/2100
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). From Alexandra Hotel.
Dates:
1908-07 - 1908-08
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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Views of Winnipeg, 1908-07 - 1908-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 9/2101
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). From Alexandra Hotel.
Dates:
1908-07 - 1908-08
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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Views taken on Maple Grove Farm, North Wiltshire, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 14/2945
Scope and Contents
Landscape format. Jersey Cattle, calves Leicester sheep and lambs, Brood mares.
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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Views taken on Maple Grove Farm, North Wiltshire, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 14/2946
Scope and Contents
Landscape format. Jersey Cattle, calves Leicester sheep and lambs, Brood mares.
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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Views taken on Maple Grove Farm, North Wiltshire, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 14/2947
Scope and Contents
Landscape format. Jersey Cattle, calves Leicester sheep and lambs, Brood mares.
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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Views taken on Maple Grove Farm, North Wiltshire, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 14/2948
Scope and Contents
Landscape format. Jersey Cattle, calves Leicester sheep and lambs, brood mares.
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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Views taken on Maple Grove Farm, North Wiltshire, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 14/2949
Scope and Contents
Landscape format. Jersey Cattle, calves Leicester sheep and lambs, Brood mares.
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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Views taken on Maple Grove Farm, North Wiltshire, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 14/2950
Scope and Contents
Landscape format. Calves Leicester sheep and lambs.
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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Views taken on Maple Grove Farm, North Wiltshire, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 14/2951
Scope and Contents
Landscape format. Calves Leicester sheep and lambs.
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).
Item
Views taken on Maple Grove Farm, North Wiltshire, 1909
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 14/2952
Scope and Contents
Landscape format. Leicester sheep and lambs.
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).
Item
Views taken on Maple Grove Farm, North Wiltshire, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 14/2953
Scope and Contents
Landscape format. Brood mares.
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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Views taken on Maple Grove Farm, North Wiltshire, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 14/2954
Scope and Contents
Landscape format. Brood mares.
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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Vineyard: Barnesdale Vineyards, 1908-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 11/2428
Scope and Contents
Half-plate (landscape format). Lincoln County, Ontario
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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Vineyard of Black Concord Grapes, 1908-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 11/2425
Scope and Contents
Half-plate (landscape format). 6 years old: Lincoln County, Ontario.
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).
Sub-Series
Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Victoria, 1939-05-30 - 1939-05-31
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062S/158-179
Scope and Contents
110 x 70 mm. A series of prints documenting the 1939 Royal Visit to Victoria, which formed part of a wider tour encompassing all Canadian provinces and the Dominion of Newfoundland. It was the first visit by a reigning British monarch to the country. These photographs feature ceremonies held at the docks, Parliament and Beacon Hill.
Dates:
1939-05-30 - 1939-05-31
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).
Series
Visit of The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Victoria, 1901, 1901-10-01
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062S/53-58
Scope and Contents
Collection of images which illustrate the Royal Visit to Victoria, British Columbia, on October 1st 1901. Y3062S/53-54 feature views north and south from the Parliament Buildings, Y3062S/55 a view from Victoria High School, Y3062S/56-58 Government Street adorned with decorations, and Y3062S/59 the night-time illumination of the Parliament Buildings and bridge.
Dates:
1901-10-01
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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[Visit of the Prince of Wales to Victoria], 1919
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062S/115
Scope and Contents
130 x 70 mm. View of the prince waving to crowds from a motor car.
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).