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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 2826 Collections and/or Records:

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The village of St Placide, 1908-07 - 1908-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 9/2051
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). On the Lake of Two Mountains.

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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The war memorial, 1955

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30685A/9
Scope and Contents

130 x 80 mm. This cenotaph is constructed of rock with a steel cement base. It has three plaques which bear the names of the men who lost their lives in the two World Wars. The third plaque is made of bronze with an inscription which reads in part 'In memory of those who gave their lives and were members of the Armed Forces from the Loreburn district'. This cenotaph is situated in a corner of the school yard.

Dates: 1955
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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The Welland Canal, 1908-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 11/2419
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). From Niagara Street Bridge, St. Catharines.

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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The whaling steamers, 1908-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 11/2480
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). Note swivel guns. St. John's Harbour.

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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The Whaling Steamers, 1908-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 11/2481
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). Note swivel guns. St. John's Harbour.

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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The widest part of Lake of Two Mountains, 1908-07 - 1908-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 9/2056
Scope and Contents

Landscape format. On the St Lawrence about 15 miles wide.

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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The widest part of Lake of Two Mountains, 1908-07 - 1908-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 9/2057
Scope and Contents

Landscape format. On the St Lawrence about 15 miles wide.

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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The Yoho Glacier, 1919

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062Q/80
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: A limp-bound book, number 36 of a numbered edition of 100, containing photogravure plates and coloured illustrations by various artists. Each page is preceded by a sheet containing the title and description; in most cases only the title is given in the typescript catalogue. Unless otherwise stated, the illustrations are full-page sepia photogravure, approximately 225 x 175 mm; the half-page coloured illustrations are c.125 x 85 mm.The title page reads 'His Royal Highness the Prince...
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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The Yoho Valley from the Railway, 1919

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062Q/72
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: A limp-bound book, number 36 of a numbered edition of 100, containing photogravure plates and coloured illustrations by various artists. Each page is preceded by a sheet containing the title and description; in most cases only the title is given in the typescript catalogue. Unless otherwise stated, the illustrations are full-page sepia photogravure, approximately 225 x 175 mm; the half-page coloured illustrations are c.125 x 85 mm.The title page reads 'His Royal Highness the Prince...
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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Their Excellencies taken up the gorge, 1901

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062S/62
Scope and Contents

150 x 95 mm. The caption continues: 'Escorted by Indians in their canoes.' Possibly taken during the visit by Auckland Geddes featured in Y3062S/61.

Dates: 1901
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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Their majesties touring Canada 1939 - Scene nr Mt Robson, 1939

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011DDD(LS)/5
Scope and Contents

A coloured slide showing King George VI and Queen Elizabeth waving from an observation car of their train during their Canadian tour. At the bottom of the slide is written 'THE TIMES Photograph'.

Dates: 1939
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

'These tremendous years'

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062S
Scope and Contents Photographs, most measuring approximately 195 x 145 mm or 150 x 95 mm, which were originally housed in an album presented by Chapman to King George V and Queen Mary during the 1930s. They have been disbound for conservation reasons. Many of the photographs are stamped on the reverse with Chapman's official stamp. Not all are his own work, however. Some photographs are captioned on the reverse, but many are not, and some scenes and individuals remain unidentified. Uncaptioned prints have...
Dates: 1890 - 1939
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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Thousand Islands International Bridge, Ontario , 1950 - 1967

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062E/86
Scope and Contents

Showing a section of the suspension bridge which crosses the St. Lawrence River.

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).
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Three Sisters, Canmore, on the Canadian Pacific Railway [Alberta], 1897 - 1904

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062C/9
Scope and Contents

237 x 189 mm. A view looking across the Bow River towards the three mountain peaks in the distance.

Dates: 1897 - 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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[Three Sisters Mountains], 1928-10-19

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 353/4/46
Scope and Contents

Print at RCMS 353/2/275.

Dates: 1928-10-19
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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Three Sisters Mountains, Canmore, Alberta, near Banff National Park , 1950 - 1967

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062E/171
Scope and Contents

A view looking along a river towards the Three Sisters.

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).
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Three Sisters, near Canmore, Alberta , 1950 - 1967

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062E/170
Scope and Contents

A view looking across thickly forested land towards the peaks of the Three Sisters Mountains. Photograph by Canadian Pacific Railways.

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).
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Threshing barley, 1908-08 - 1908-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 10/2315
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). 10 miles from Portage la Prarie [i.e. Prairie], Manitoba.

Dates: 1908-08 - 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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Threshing barley, 1908-08 - 1908-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 10/2316
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). 10 miles from Portage la Prarie [i.e. Prairie], Manitoba.

Dates: 1908-08 - 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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Threshing barley, 1908-08 - 1908-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 10/2317
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). 10 miles from Portage la Prarie [i.e. Prairie], Manitoba.

Dates: 1908-08 - 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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Threshing barley, 1908-08 - 1908-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 10/2318
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). 10 miles from Portage la Prarie [i.e. Prairie], Manitoba.

Dates: 1908-08 - 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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Threshing on the Prairies, 1919

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062Q/41
Scope and Contents

Coloured, half page, by G.F. Gillespie.

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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Threshing wheat, 1908-08 - 1908-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 10/2320
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). On G. Johnsons Farm, 13 miles from Portage La Prarie [i.e. Prairie]. Threshing machine owned by the farmer in this case. Note the weighing machine at top of pipe, weighs every 1/2 bushel before it goes into the downpipe to waggon. Cars at a railway siding 1/2 mile off wait for grain. (Fisher).

Dates: 1908-08 - 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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Threshing wheat, 1908-08 - 1908-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 10/2321
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). On G. Johnsons Farm, 13 miles from Portage La Prarie [i.e. Prairie]. Threshing machine owned by the farmer in this case. Note the weighing machine at top of pipe, weighs every 1/2 bushel before it goes into the downpipe to waggon. Cars at a railway siding 1/2 mile off wait for grain. (Fisher).

Dates: 1908-08 - 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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Thunder Cape, near Port Arthur, 1919

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062Q/32
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: A limp-bound book, number 36 of a numbered edition of 100, containing photogravure plates and coloured illustrations by various artists. Each page is preceded by a sheet containing the title and description; in most cases only the title is given in the typescript catalogue. Unless otherwise stated, the illustrations are full-page sepia photogravure, approximately 225 x 175 mm; the half-page coloured illustrations are c.125 x 85 mm.The title page reads 'His Royal Highness the Prince...
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).