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India (nation)

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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 7948 Collections and/or Records:

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Valley and glaciers near Sonamurg [Sonamarg], 1864

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022I/60
Scope and Contents

97 x 107 mm. Photograph by Bourne, no. 906.

Dates: 1864
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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Valley side., 1902 - 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022Q/110
Scope and Contents From the Series:

An album, labelled on the spine, containing prints of various sizes. The numbering is sequenced from 1 to 131, but 101 is omitted. 14 of these prints are loose (118-131) , and are kept in a separate envelope in the album. Some of the prints are good quality professional work. Some of the photographs are captioned in ink; in other cases the titles have been derived from duplicate copies in Davies' other Indian album or from other photographs of the same scenes.

Dates: 1902 - 1910
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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Vellore, 1879 - 1888

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468K(LS)2/31
Scope and Contents From the File:

Captions for the lantern slides are those written on the slides themselves.

Dates: 1879 - 1888
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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Vellore, front of temple mundapum., 1901

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022P/60
Scope and Contents

Showing the temple portico at Vellore, 75 WSW of Madras, the columns carved in the form of rearing horses, tigers and elephants, and surmounted by a deep curved cornice.

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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Vellore, idol in temple, 1901

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022P/11
Scope and Contents

Showing a carved representation of a female deity in an unidentified temple in Vellore.

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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Vellore, in a Hindu temple, 1901

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022P/132
Scope and Contents

Similar to Y3022P/88, but a closer view.

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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Vellore Medical College: procession on Re-Union Day, 1900 - 1939

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS 34/30
Scope and Contents

Colour.

Dates: 1900 - 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).
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Vellore, pillars in Hindu temple, 1901

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022P/88
Scope and Contents

View of a row of ‘compound’ pillars in the temple at Vellore, probably the same building seen in Y3022P/60 and Y3022P/71.

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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Vellore, right front of temple mundapum, 1901

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022P/71
Scope and Contents

Similar view to Y3022P/60 but showing in addition, at the right, one of the ‘compound’ pillars

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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Velugati Shri Raja Gopal-Krishna, Umde Raja Raje Sir Maharaja, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022O/139
Scope and Contents

124 x 174 mm. Raja of Venkatgiri (Madras) 1878; made Maharaja 1910. Head and shoulders portrait.

Dates: 1911
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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Venganad Vasudev Raja Avargal, Raja, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022O/133
Scope and Contents

122 x 173 mm. Valia Nawbidi of Kollengode (Madras); title of Raja conferred 1901; member of Madras Legislative Council 1906-. Head and shoulders portrait.

Dates: 1911
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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Venkat Raman Singh Bahadur, Maharaja Sir (1876-1918), 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022O/30
Scope and Contents

126 x 176 mm. Maharaja of Rewah 1880-1918. Full length standing portrait.

Dates: 1911
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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Venkata Kumara Mahipati Surya Rao, Raja, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022O/136
Scope and Contents

123 x 171 mm. Zamindar of Pithapuram (Madras) in 1911. Full length standing portrait.

Dates: 1911
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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Venkatasvetachalapati Rangarao Bahadur, Maharaja Sri Raja, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022O/130
Scope and Contents

126 x 175 mm. Raja of Bobili (Madras) 1881-; visited Europe 1895; title of Maharaja conferred to 1900. Half length portrait.

Dates: 1911
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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Venkatrao Sahib, Hindurao Ghorapade, Raja Shrimant, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022O/138
Scope and Contents

96 x 146 mm. Mamlikat -Madar Senapatee of Sandur (Madras) 1892-. Full length standing portrait.

Dates: 1911
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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Very ornate gold temple roof, 1966

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS/2/4/16
Scope and Contents

83 x 57 mm. glossy print with 35 mm. negative.

Dates: 1966
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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Vessels on the Hoogly, Calcutta [1860s], 1860 - 1869

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022S/69
Scope and Contents

303 x 190 mm. Duplicate of Y3022G/84. Bourne (no. 1711).

Dates: 1860 - 1869
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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Viaduct of a gorge on way up to Coonoor, 1907-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 2/250
Scope and Contents

[The railway rising from Mettupalayam to Ootacamund incorporates 13 miles of rack railway to combat the steepness of the incline. The section of line from Mettupalayam to Coonor was opened in 1899 and from Coonoor to Ootacamund in 1908.

Dates: 1907-12
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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Viaduct over the ‘Arjan’, G.I.P.R. 1868, 1868

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022S/61
Scope and Contents

245 x 173 mm. View from the river bank looking towards the partially constructed bridge.

Dates: 1868
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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Viaduct over the ‘Baloo’ River near Narsingpur, G.I.P.R. 1868, 1868

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022S/60
Scope and Contents

246 x 166 mm. View looking along the river towards the partly constructed bridge. Narsingpur is situated 90 miles east of Hoshangabad on the North Eastern Line of the Great Indian Peninsular Railway.

Dates: 1868
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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Viaduct over the [blank], G.I.P.R. 1868, 1868

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022S/59
Scope and Contents

245 x 176 mm. View of the bridge at an early stage during construction, with the masonry foundations for the piers in the foreground and labourers, stonecutters and brickmakers posed in various parts of the picture.

Dates: 1868
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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Viaduct over the Dhoodye at [blank], G.I.P.R., 1868, 1868

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022S/57
Scope and Contents

489 x 157 mm (two prints joined). Showing bridge construction work in the dry river bed. The bridge (exact location unidentified) is here seen at an early stage of its construction. Some of the masonry piers have been completed, but as yet none of the spans has been laid. Gangs of labourers are posed among the piles of cut stone in the foreground.

Dates: 1868
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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Viaduct over the ‘Palak Muttee’ at Dohagpur, G.I.P.R., 1869, 1869

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022S/52
Scope and Contents

241 x 174 mm. General view of the bridge which crosses the river on girder spans supported on masonry piers.

Dates: 1869
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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Viaduct over the Sukkur, G.I.P.R. 1868, 1868

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022S/62
Scope and Contents

241 x 173 mm. View looking towards the masonry piers of the bridge, with lengths of track and stone cut to size lying in the foreground.

Dates: 1868
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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Viaduct over the ‘Towa’ at Bagra, G.I.P.R., 1869, 1869

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022S/54
Scope and Contents

464 x 164 mm (two prints joined). View looking along the river towards the uncompleted bridge. The most likely location for this photograph is at Bagra on the North Eastern Line of the Great Indian Peninsular Railway ESE of Hoshangabad. There is, however, another Bagra on the NE of Bhopal and Bosoda. The River Towa has not been identified. See also Y3022S/63.

Dates: 1869
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).