South Africa (nation)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 3622 Collections and/or Records:
Item
Market Square, Port Elizabeth, 1865 - 1878
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059V/4
Scope and Contents
138 x 98 mm. Showing long spans of oxen drawn up in the Market Square. On the right is the ‘Diamond Store’ drapery owned by James Fordred, with the smaller premises of William Jones’ ‘Joppa Tannery’ and furniture store beside it. The Terminus Hotel is at the adjacent corner on the Jetty Street side of the square. A small portion of the Post Office (Y3059V/5) can be seen at the extreme left.
Dates:
1865 - 1878
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Views in Port Elizabeth
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Market Street, George, 1900 - 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305J/86
Scope and Contents
157 x 111 mm. Showing the market square at George with a bell mounted on a wooden platform in the foreground and a span of oxen and a cart beyond. Market Street runs off from the square at the left hand side of the photograph.
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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Marriage of Joan Rogers to Sir William Codrington , 1890 - 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3055C/20
Scope and Contents
A bridal tableau with the bride standing in the centre of a group of bridesmaids. The marriage took place in 1903.
Dates:
1890 - 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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Marriageable age, Fingo type, Peddie, 1948
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 211/44
Dates:
1948
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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Mary Ruth with the Staff of St Michael's School, Bloemfontein, 1951, 1951
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043KK/37
Scope and Contents
155 x 95 mm.
Dates:
1951
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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Maschanahas Village, 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 195/399
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
A series of watercolours commissioned from the Rhodesian artist Mrs Gilbert Stephenson to be used in colouring lantern slides to illustrate the fifth handbook, A.J. Sargent, 'South Africa: seven lectures (London, 1914). Stephenson had been recommended by the British South Africa Company.
Dates:
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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'Mathai Thai', Mamathes, Basutoland, 1948
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 211/21
Dates:
1948
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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Matroosberg - Hex River Valley, Cape, 1925
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305E/31
Scope and Contents
285 x 228 mm. A view looking across the valley towards the highest peak in the Hex Rivierberge mountains. Matroosberg (7386 feet) is situated twenty miles east of Ceres.
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).
File
Mauritius, 1919 - 1924
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011K
Scope and Contents
A scrapbook album containing prints relating to Bell's Governorship of Mauritius from his return from leave in 1919 to his final departure in 1924. There are also some scenes in east Africa and Britain during his 1919 leave and some of a visit to Ceylon (now known as Sri Lanka) in 1921.
Dates:
1919 - 1924
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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Mauve flower; garden route ? Sp, 1968-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham X/128
Scope and Contents
From the File:
The early photographs in this section were taken during two visits to Kokstad in the east of the province; the first at the end of 1965 followed John Ewart Marnham's visit to Lesotho; the remainder dated August 1967. A number of purely family photographs have been removed. Following these are a number of scenes in the vicinity of Cape Town and along the southern coast - Somerset West, George, Knysa, Hermanus, the ostrich farm at Oudstchoorn, the mouth of the Storms River and nearby...
Dates:
1968-08
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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Maxim Kopje, 1901
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3058H/57
Scope and Contents
295 x 85 mm. Distant view of emplacements and tents.
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Vryheid, South Africa
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Maxim kopje, Vryheid, 1901
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3058H/85
Scope and Contents
115 x 95 mm.
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Vryheid, South Africa
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Maxim on Great Wall, 1901
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3058H/63
Scope and Contents
115 x 95 mm.
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Vryheid, South Africa
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Maxim on Great Wall, 1901
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3058H/65
Scope and Contents
115 x 95 mm. With soldier beside the gun.
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Vryheid, South Africa
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Mazeppa Bay. Favourite camping place Transkei people, 1900 - 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305J/97
Scope and Contents
204 x 155 mm. Showing the rocky shoreline of Mazeppa Bay (on the Indian Ocean south east of Butterworth) with a settlement of round thatched huts near the shoreline in the foreground.
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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McGibbon, C. Town [i.e. Cape Town] Bot. Garden, 1868 - 1881
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305L/18
Scope and Contents
40 x 51mm. (Vignetted oval). A carte de visite head and shoulders studio portrait of James H.C. McGibbon, Superintendent of the Cape Town Botanical Gardens (listed as such in the 1868 almanac) until circa 1881. The backmark reads: 'Under the patronage of H.M. The Queen. H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh R.N. H.E. The Governor and Co. The Capetown Photographic Gallery , S.B. Barnard, Adderley Street, Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope. The negative is kept. Further copies can be ordered by this...
Dates:
1868 - 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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Mcwasho dress, Oshoek, Swaziland, 1949
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 211/29
Dates:
1949
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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'Mdinega Magutywa', Fingo matron, Peddie, 1948
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 211/47
Dates:
1948
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
Mechanical haulage towards floors, 1891
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059C/17
Scope and Contents
198 x 135 mm. Showing a line of trolleys being hauled along a road towards the separating floors.
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).
Sub-Series
Medals of Captain J.C. Knapp, 1879 - 1896
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/ORCS.4.12
Scope and Contents
Three medals.
Dates:
1879 - 1896
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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Meiring's Poort, Western Province, 1888
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305C/12
Scope and Contents
188 x 126 mm. A view looking along the track leading into the rocky pass through the Swartberg Mountains, with a few figures in the foreground.
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).
Item
Melvill's and Coghill's Grave, 1879 - 1880
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3058A/39
Scope and Contents
203 x 136 mm. Showing the stone cross erected among cluster of rocks with three Zulus and a horse standing near the grave. The inscription reads: 'In memory of Lt. And Adjt. Teignmouth Melvill and Lt. Nevill J.A. Coghill 1 Batt 24th Regiment who died on this spot 22nd Jany 1879 to save the Queen's color of their Regiment.' Melvill had retained the colours during the battle of Isandhlwana and had managed to reach the Buffalo River with them, but here he lost his horse and was dragged on to...
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).
Item
Melvill's and Coghill's grave, 1879 - 1880
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3058A/41
Scope and Contents
207 x 138 mm. A view from the hillside looking down on the grave, with the Buffalo River visible in the valley. The print is stamped 'Lloyd Artist Natal.' [James Lloyd]
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).
Item
'members of the Newcastle Mounted Rifles, May, 1879', 1960 - 1980
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011Q/5
Scope and Contents
95 x 55 mm. Group portrait of members of the Newcastle Mounted Rifles, taken at Fort Pine, Zululand. The figures in the group are H. Simpson, K. Osborne, J.O. Player, W. Napier and J. Grant. The photographer is unknown, but the caption below the photograph reads 'Photograph given by Mr. H.C. Player, Empangeni'.
Dates:
1960 - 1980
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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[Memorial to the Prince Imperial], 1879 - 1880
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3058A/40
Scope and Contents
137 x 205 mm. Showing the stone cross erected in 1880 by the Empress Eugenie on Queen Victoria's behalf at Ityotyosi. The inscription reads 'This cross is erected by Queen Victoria in affectionate remembrance of Napoleon Eugene Louis Jean Joseph Prince Imperial, to mark the spot where, while assisting in a reconnaissance with the British troops, on the 1st June 1879, he was attacked by a party of Zulus, and fell with his face to the foe.' The Prince Imperial, son of Napoleon III and the...
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).