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West Indies (archipelago)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1045 Collections and/or Records:

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Portsmouth, 1972-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham DD/12
Scope and Contents

[View from the sea].

Dates: 1972-10
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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Portsmouth Jetty, 1971-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham DD/2
Scope and Contents From the File:

Contains slides all in Kodachrome mounts. The early photographs include scenes during a visit by J.B. Godber, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and his Private Secretary; some leading political figures are also shown. Slides have been renumbered but arrangement in the file remains as per the original typescript catalogue.

Dates: 1971-02
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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Portsmouth Jetty, 1972-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham DD/10
Scope and Contents From the File:

Contains slides all in Kodachrome mounts. The early photographs include scenes during a visit by J.B. Godber, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and his Private Secretary; some leading political figures are also shown. Slides have been renumbered but arrangement in the file remains as per the original typescript catalogue.

Dates: 1972-10
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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Portsmouth : Joe Godber and Robin Renwick, 1971-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham DD/4
Scope and Contents

[Robin William Renwick (b 1937) Private Secretary to the Minister of State, FCO].

Dates: 1971-02
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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Portsmouth : R. Armour, Dep. Premier, J. Godber, P. John (Min of Comm), 1971-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham DD/3
Scope and Contents

The Hon. R.O.P. Armour, formerly Minister of Communications : the Hon. Patrick Roland John (b 1937), Premier of Dominica 1974-1979.

Dates: 1971-02
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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Poultry for sale, 1900 - 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011W/5
Scope and Contents

80 x 128 mm. Showing a West Indian woman with live poultry in her arms and in a box on her head. West India Committee photograph.

Dates: 1900 - 1909
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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Poultry group. Member of group displaying his fowls and hen house to instructor, 1940 - 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011U/538
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: A collection of loose prints. The prints are mainly British official photographs representing aspects of development in the colonies and are chiefly 250 x 200 mm. Captions on the reverse, including the names of institutions, have been recorded as found and may include language which is offensive, inaccurate or inappropriate. They have been retained to reflect the context of the collection's creation. The prints fall into subject collections.Nigeria: 1 - 8 Udi Village; 9-20 Ogwofia...
Dates: 1940 - 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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Presentation of prizes, Inter-Island Sports, April 1913, 1913-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011E/37
Scope and Contents

124 x 87 mm. Showing Bell and a bearded figure standing behind a table on which stand the Challenge Cup and other trophies. For Bell's description of the sports, see Bell (1913), April 26. The bearded figure is possibly William Henry Whyam (born 1848), a member of the Executive and Legislative Councils of Antigua and the Leeward Islands at various times. The figure seated on the left in the front row is probably the Captain, Mr Peters.

Dates: 1913-04
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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Presentation of prizes, Inter-Island Sports, April 1913, 1913-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011E/38
Scope and Contents

124 x 86 mm. Showing Bell addressing the spectators in the stands at the prize-giving.

Dates: 1913-04
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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Presentation of prizes, Inter-Island Sports, April 1913, 1913-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011E/39
Scope and Contents

117 x 87 mm. Showing Bell addressing the spectators in the stands at the prize-giving.

Dates: 1913-04
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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[Presentation of prizes, Inter-Island Sports, April 1913], 1913-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011E/40
Scope and Contents

123 x 98 mm. Showing Bell presenting a prize to a winner.

Dates: 1913-04
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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[Presentation of prizes, Inter-Island Sports, April 1913], 1913-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011E/41
Scope and Contents

123 x 100 mm. A slightly blurred print showing Bell presenting the Inter-Island Cricket Challenge Shield, probably to Mr. Peters, captain of the winning Antigua team (possibly James Edwards Peters, appointed Clerk to the Magistrate in 1895).

Dates: 1913-04
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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Press Cuttings, 1915 - 1919

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/ARCS/17/1/4
Scope and Contents

From tours of the West Indies and British Guiana, Sir Harry Brittain in Canada and UK branches.

Dates: 1915 - 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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Prince inspects Worcestershire Guard, 1959-04-24 - 1959-04-28

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/184
Scope and Contents

180 x 130 mm. The typescript caption continues: 'The Duke of Edinburgh inspects a guard of honor from the Worcestershire regiment during four-day visit to the Bahamas. The police band is in attendance during the ceremony on Prince George Wharf in Nassau. -30-.' The caption also reads: 'From: Bahamas News Bureau ... by Bill Seward,' and 'Direction of (to): Hill and Knowlton, Inc.' and gives full address details for both.

Dates: 1959-04-24 - 1959-04-28
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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[Prince Philip and statue of Columbus], 1959-04-24 - 1959-04-28

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/205
Scope and Contents

255 x 250 mm. A view of the statue of Christopher Columbus before Government House, with Prince Philip in the background.

Dates: 1959-04-24 - 1959-04-28
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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[Prince Philip and the Governor], 1959-04-24 - 1959-04-28

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/203
Scope and Contents

255 x 250 mm. Showing Prince Philip and Raynor Arthur being driven past onlookers with the roof top down.

Dates: 1959-04-24 - 1959-04-28
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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Princess Margaret, as Queen Elizabeth's representative, reads the Throne Speech at the Opening of Parliament on 7 August 1962, 1962-08-07

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3073E/16
Scope and Contents

370 x 300 mm. Daily Gleaner photograph.

Dates: 1962-08-07
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

Princess Margaret's visit to the West Indies, 1955

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y307B
Scope and Contents

A collection of loose photographs, in two sizes, approximately 245 x 190 mm and 115 x 90 mm. The photographs have captions either typewritten directly, or pasted on to the backs of the prints. The photographs show scenes and events in Trinidad, St. Kitts and Antigua during February 1955. Photographer unknown.

Dates: 1955-02
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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[Princess Marie Louise arriving at Government House, Antigua], 1913-03 - 1913-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011E/55
Scope and Contents

125 x 86 mm. Showing Bell, Princess Marie Louise and two other figures seated in a carriage standing in the driveway of Government House.

Dates: 1913-03 - 1913-04
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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[Princess Marie Louise inspecting the Guard of Honour], 1913-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011E/46
Scope and Contents

125 x 85 mm. Showing Princess Marie Louise walking between the two ranks of the Guard of Honour shortly after her arrival in Antigua.

Dates: 1913-03
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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Proconsulship under the British Empire, 1890

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 259/12/10
Scope and Contents

Review of Sir G. F. Bowen ‘Thirty Years of Colonial Government’ from ‘The Nation’, 17, 24 July 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).
 Fonds

Progress in the Colonies, 1940s-1950s

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011R
Scope and Contents A collection of prints produced by the Central Office of Information. The prints measure approximately 165 x 115 mm and have typewritten captions pasted onto the reverse. A sheet of paper with the prints gives the title: 'Progress in the Colonies. Rejected photographs'. This selection appears to be part of a larger series of prints -the captions are often numbered and frequently make references to 'Feature Sets'. The photographs illustrate post-war developments in agriculture,...
Dates: 1940 - 1959
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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Prune/Palm Is. [Island] Grenadines, 1971-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham EE/5
Scope and Contents

[From the air].

Dates: 1971-02
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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Public buildings at Basseterre, St Kitts, 1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30742A/2
Scope and Contents

244 x 195 mm. Showing the imposing government offices which stand on the waterfront in the St. Kitts capital with promenaders on the seafront and cloud covered mountains in the distance.

Dates: 1900
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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Public Gardens [Basseterre] St. Kitts, 1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30742A/1
Scope and Contents

212 x 163 mm. A view looking along a tree lined path in the gardens with lawns and palms at the left of the picture.

Dates: 1900
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).