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South Africa (nation)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 3622 Collections and/or Records:

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The Horse-shoe - Kowie River, Port Alfred, Cape, 1925

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305E/42
Scope and Contents

203 x 143 mm. A view looking down on the dramatic horseshoe bend in the Kowie River near Port Alfred with thick forest covering the surrounding land.

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 Hunt at Hartebeeste Hoek, 1860

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305V/12
Scope and Contents

197 x 135 mm. Photograph of the painting by T. Baines.

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 Interior of the Public Library - Cape Town, 1861

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059I/1
Scope and Contents

A view looking along the porticoed reading of the Public Library, with readers sitting at tables, staff beyond and a portrait of Queen Victoria hanging on the far wall. The library was opened by Prince Alfred on September 18 1860.

Dates: 1861
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 Island, below Klip Drift, South Africa. Digging for diamonds in 1870 with 6 Zulu [offensive word not transcribed]', 1870

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 191/17
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: 1870
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 Jetty, Port Elizabeth, 1865

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059V/8
Scope and Contents

190 x 132 mm. Showing a section of the jetty at the seaward end with boats hanging over the water from the pier and lighters and sailing vessels moored in the harbour beyond.

Dates: 1865
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 Kimberley Mines, 1880

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305R4
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

A printed book illustrated by photographic prints. The captions have been used as titles and may contain offensive, inappropriate or outdated terms. They have been retained to reflect the context of the collection's creation. The book resulted from a journey from Cape Town via Kimberley and the Transvaal to the Victoria Falls and back to Port Elizabeth.

Dates: 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 korrigum hartebeast (East Africa), 1920 - 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC South Africa/63
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.'

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 lesser kudu antelope (British East Africa), 1920 - 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC South Africa/66
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.'

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 'Lion Gates' entrance to the University of Cape Town], 1920 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059Y/1
Scope and Contents

Entrance to the grounds, leading to the Hiddingh Hall Library building.

Dates: 1920 - 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 Luipaads Vlei Gold Mine at Johannesburg. Note the huge cyanide dumps, 1928-07-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 353/2/63
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: 1928-07-04
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 main street of Port Elizabeth, 1866

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 343/36
Scope and Contents

A newscutting dated in pencil 1866 comprised of an article on Port Elizabeth and an engraving.

Dates: 1866
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 Main Street - Port Elizabeth, 1861

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059I/2
Scope and Contents

A view looking along Main Street from Market Square, similar to Y305SV/6, but without the obelisk which was only erected in 1863. Photograph by J.E. Briton.

Dates: 1861
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 Martin Melck House, Cape Town, 1970

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 342/2/9
Scope and Contents

The caption reads 'The Martin Melck House, Cape Town, was built in 1782. This photograph of it was taken at the beginning of the 20th century'.

Dates: 1970
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 Memorial at Bloemfontein to Women & Children who died in the Internment Camps during the Boer War, 1929-06-24

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 353/2/38
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: 1929-06-24
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 Merchants' plate, 1861

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059H/5
Scope and Contents

Showing the electro-plate candelabrum with a horseman at the base, presented by the merchants of Cape Town to the races of 1861.

Dates: 1861
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 Mine - A group of miners underground, 1891

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059C/2
Scope and Contents

203 x 150 mm. Showing a group of miners posed against a rockface underground, with one African worker seated at the front of the group.

Dates: 1891
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 mine dump from which the police sniped at the women and kids', 1950 - 1970

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 199/2/1/3/10
Scope and Contents

205 x 152 mm.

Dates: 1950 - 1970
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 Mine - Flat Sheet on 700 level, bottom of incline shaft (underground), 1891

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059C/6
Scope and Contents

208 x 151 mm. Showing two miners standing at the ‘Flat Sheet’ where blue ground is transferred from the trucks to the Incline Shaft for transportation to the surface.

Dates: 1891
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 Mine - Flat Sheet on 800 level, bottom of rock shaft (underground), 1891

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059C/7
Scope and Contents

208 x 147 mm. Showing trolleys and track at the lowest flat sheet in the De Beers mine.

Dates: 1891
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 Mine - Ladder way on 600 level, showing ‘Blueground’ (underground), 1891

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059C/8
Scope and Contents

207 x 149 mm. Showing a slippery series of steps in a tunnel on the 600 foot level, with a blurred figure standing in the right foreground.

Dates: 1891
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 Mine - Ladderway on 700 level. Timbered (underground), 1891

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059C/9
Scope and Contents

199 x 148 mm. Showing a timbered passageway and a short ladder leading up to another level of the mine.

Dates: 1891
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 Mine - Native miners drilling underground, 1891

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059C/3
Scope and Contents

209 x 153 mm. A poor photograph showing African miners working at the rockface.

Dates: 1891
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 Mine - Open works, escape shaft, 1891

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059C/12
Scope and Contents

144 x 202 mm. Showing the headgear of the winch-operated escape shaft, with discarded trolleys and pit props lying around in the background. This machinery can be seen in the background of Y3059C/11.

Dates: 1891
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 Mine - Open works, overhanging main reef, 1891

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059C/10
Scope and Contents

154 x 208 mm. Showing surface excavations at the De Beers Mine, with an overhanging cliff above the workings.

Dates: 1891
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 Mine - Open works, showing searching house in the distance, 1891

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059C/11
Scope and Contents

152 x 208 mm. A view looking along the excavated surface reef, with mine buildings on the level land in the background.

Dates: 1891
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).