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South Africa (nation)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 3617 Collections and/or Records:

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Testimonial by General de Wet, 1902

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305M/2
Scope and Contents

158 x 115 mm. A photographic copy of a signed statement by de Wet (in Afrikaans) stating his satisfaction at the condition of the 1300 children in the school of Norvalspont concentration camp. Part of the English translation (pencilled below de Wet's text) can be seen on the print.

Dates: 1902
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 2.21st Royal Scots Fusiliers, 1880 - 1881

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3055A/31
Scope and Contents

196 x 139 mm. Showing men of the Royal Scots Fusiliers on parade in Pretoria, with the band in the foreground.

Dates: 1880 - 1881
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 1820 Memorial Settlers Association Tower at Port Elizabeth, taken from the Pier. Note the two flags, 1928-06-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 353/4/2
Scope and Contents

Print at RCMS 353/2/29

Dates: 1928-06-21
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 1820 Memorial Settlers Association Tower at Port Elizabeth, taken from the Pier. Note the two flags, 1928-06-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 353/2/29
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Album of mostly 80 x 54 mm prints. There is a brief list describing items 1-98, which document the trip from Southampton to South Africa, travel in South Africa, and the visit to Southern Rhodesia. Many photos do not appear in the exact numerical order given in the listing. The rest of the images are uncaptioned, but their general locations have been identified by reference to the diary RCMS 353/1.

Dates: 1928-06-21
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 1913 strike, 1960 - 1983

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 199/2/1/1
Scope and Contents This file consists of research notes, bibliographies and copies or extracts from the following pamphlets or speeches:‘The strike and its lessons: being a speech delivered by the Right Hon. John X. Merriman, at Stellenbosch, 5th Aug. 1913’‘Labour upheaval on the Rand', ‘Weekly times & farmers’ record’, 12 July 1913‘The attempt to crush labour. A reply to Smuts. [F.H.P] Creswell’s Speech on Indemnity Bill, Feb. 1914’‘The Syndicalist conspiracy in South...
Dates: 1960 - 1983
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 1922 strike, 1960 - 1983

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 199/2/1/2
Scope and Contents This file consists of copies or extracts of the following publications:Andrews, W.H. 'Aftermath of the strike', 'Freedom', Oct. 1946‘The government and the strike: plain answers to simple questions’ (Cape Town, 1922)Glanville, Ernest, ‘The reign of terror’ (Johannesburg, 1922)‘The story of a crime: being the vindication of the Transvaal Strike Legal Defence Committee…’ (Johannesburg, 1924)‘Revolt’, ‘Sunday Times Colour Magazine’, 19 Mar....
Dates: 1960 - 1983
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

The Alexander Hepple Collection

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 199
Scope and Contents

Material related to the history of the South African trade union movement and the South African Labour Party

Dates: 1913 - 1983
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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The Anglo-Boer War, 1969

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 338/8
Scope and Contents

Jackdaw No. C68 concerning the Boer War, 1899-1902.

Dates: 1969
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 Apes Poort and the Magaliesburg Mountains beyond. Exercising the troops in the Pretoria Garrison, 15th February 1881', 15 Feb. 1881

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 191/13
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Water colours and pen and ink sketches documenting Anderson's travels in southern Africa, accompanied by his original captions and explanatory notes. The original titles and captions have been enclosed in single quotation marks, and have been transcribed in the catalogue as found, with the exception of an egregiously offensive term used in some titles, which has not been transcribed. Where possible, modern place names have been supplied.

Dates: 15 Feb. 1881
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 Archdeacon, 1901 - 1902

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305Q/21
Scope and Contents

60 x 100 mm. Full-length seated photograph of Francis Balfour (1846-1924), then Archdeacon of Bloemfontein and later Assistant Bishop of the Diocese. He was at the Mission station at Thaba 'Nchu at Easter 1902 when Amy Wilson visited it.

Dates: 1901 - 1902
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 'Armadale Castle'], 1900 - 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305J/58
Scope and Contents

242 x 190 mm. Showing the 'Armadale Castle' steaming into harbour. Location unidentified but possibly Durban.

Dates: 1900 - 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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The Artillery – C Troop, 1890

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3052A/6
Scope and Contents

Modern copy. Showing part of ‘C’ Troop with field pieces and Maxim guns standing in front of a group of granite boulders. Jack Roach stands right of centre and H. Law at the far right of the print. Photograph probably taken at Mafeking, May 1890.

Dates: 1890
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 Artillery – C Troop, 1890

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3052A/7
Scope and Contents

An informal portrait showing a group of men from ‘C’ Troop with field pieces in the background. Jack Roach lies on the ground at the left of the print with Gunner Law standing right of centre in the foreground. An unidentified figure in the modern copy has two crosses marked beside his head. Photograph probably taken at Mafeking, May 1890.

Dates: 1890
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 Back Court, 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC South Africa/135
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Collection of loose monochrome postcards of the Koopmans de Wet House in Cape Town. The house, originally lived in by Mrs Marie Koopmans de Wet, is a museum of South African national antiques.

Dates: 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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The Bar and Bluff, Port Natal [i.e. Durban], 1879 - 1880

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3058A/2
Scope and Contents

315 x 133 mm. Two prints joined. A view from the South Beach looking across the narrow entrance of the Bay of Natal towards the Bluff. With steamers and sailing ships lying outside the harbour bar.

Dates: 1879 - 1880
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 Baths, Montagu, Cape, 1925

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305E/34
Scope and Contents

190 x 138 mm. Showing the buildings attached to the mineral water springs at Montagu with a group of patients and nurses posed in the forecourt in front of the buildings.

Dates: 1925
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 Bay, Port Natal [i.e. Durban], 1879 - 1880

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3058A/6
Scope and Contents

206 x 139 mm. A view looking down on ships at anchor at The Point in the Bay of Natal with warehouses and jetties on the shore, sandbanks beyond and part of the town of Durban in the background.

Dates: 1879 - 1880
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 Beach, Muizenberg, C.P., 1920

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC South Africa/116
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Collection of coloured postcards, publisher unknown.

Dates: 1920
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 Beach, St James, C.P., 1920

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC South Africa/120
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Collection of coloured postcards, publisher unknown.

Dates: 1920
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 beautiful south coast of Natal [KwaZulu-Natal]. Amanzimtoti, 1925

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305E/93
Scope and Contents

202 x 152 mm. A view looking onto the sandy beach at Amanzimtoti (Zulu for 'sweet waters'), a holiday resort eighteen miles south west of Durban.

Dates: 1925
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 beautiful south coast of Natal [KwaZulu-Natal], Isipingo, 1925

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305E/92
Scope and Contents

203 x 152 mm. A view from a neighbouring hillside.

Dates: 1925
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 Bend, Vaal River, 1888

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305C/56
Scope and Contents

191 x 124 mm. Showing a herd of long-horned cattle on the bank of the Vaal River.

Dates: 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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The Berg Valley, from Drakenstein, 1860

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305V/6
Scope and Contents

165 x 95 mm. Photograph of the painting by T.W. Bowler.

Dates: 1860
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 black rhinoceros (Zululand), 1920 - 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC South Africa/71
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Collection of monochrome postcards printed in collotype showing stuffed animals in the Natal Museum, Pietermaritzburg. Accompanying the postcards is a four page printed leaflet by the Director of the Natal Museum, Ernest Warren, dated April 1924 and entitled 'The need for the International protection of the African fauna.' All photographs by C Akerman except no. 73, which is by 'F. Teschner'.

Dates: 1920 - 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).
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The Bluff, Durban, 1880 - 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305D/36
Scope and Contents

186 x 141 mm. Showing a steamer and a tug in the Bay of Natal, with the Bluff in the background.

Dates: 1880 - 1889
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).