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Nigeria (nation)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1776 Collections and/or Records:

 Item

On the way back from Naraguta. Feb. 1911, 1911-02

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011D/145
Scope and Contents

136 x 79 mm. Showing a band of Africans carrying a sedan chair along a bush track.

Dates: 1911-02
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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On the way to Naraguta. Feb. 1911, 1911-01 - 1911-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011D/139
Scope and Contents

135 x 79 mm. Showing two motor cars on the Naraguta road, one being pulled by a group of Africans with a rope. Although dated February it appears likely that the photograph was taken in the previous month.

Dates: 1911-01 - 1911-02
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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On the way to Naraguta tin fields, 1911-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011D/137
Scope and Contents

103 x 77 mm. Showing Bell's motor car stuck in the mud at the side of the road to Naraguta, a tin mining centre on the Bauchi Plateau four miles north of Jos. Bell visited Naraguta at the beginning of 1911 and the tour is described in Bell (1911), January 2.

Dates: 1911-01
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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[One of the men in Y3054KK/18 riding a horse near the same bungalow], 1916

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043KK/19
Scope and Contents

115 x 85 mm.

Dates: 1916
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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One of the very fine modern buildings in the city, Kano, 1933 - 1964

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/4/14
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 mm. Showing a large stone building with arches and a central clock tower.

Dates: 1933 - 1964
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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Onitsha market, 1903 - 1913

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043OO/90
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Collection of 91 glass negatives, 106 x 80 mm; 3 negatives on film, 90 x 60 mm; and 3 modern prints, 150 x 120 mm. Many of the negatives lack descriptive captions. The captions have been used as titles and have been recorded as found. Titles composed by the cataloguer are enclosed in square brackets.

Dates: 1903 - 1913
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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[Open-air physical training at Approved Institute for Boys, Ishere, 1940s], 1940 - 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011U/70
Scope and Contents

The typewritten caption on the reverse reads 'Physical training forms an important part of [caption torn - missing words] training. The open-air life and good food [caption torn - missing words] -Nigeria, is building them into healthy youn[caption torn - missing words] they are becoming excellent athletes. Here [caption torn - missing words] are giving a 'P.T.' display before unoffici[caption torn - missing words] -members of the Legislative Council'.

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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Opening day at Warri, 1914 - 1924

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS 29/53
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

82 x 82 mm. glass slides with brief, undated captions.

Dates: 1914 - 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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Opening of general ward at Iyi Enu Hospital, 1908 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS 29/37
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

82 x 82 mm. glass slides with brief, undated captions.

Dates: 1908 - 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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Opening of the Mary Elms maternity block at Iyi Enu Hospital, 1908 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS 29/38
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

82 x 82 mm. glass slides with brief, undated captions.

Dates: 1908 - 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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Original pastor’s house, Wusasa, 1951

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS/10/5/51
Scope and Contents

157 x 111 mm. glossy print with 56 mm. negative.

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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Our Bungalow, 1928 - 1939

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043GG/69
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: Group photograph and amateur snapshots, presumably mostly taken by E.A. Rothery, mounted on 23 card sheets from a disbound album. Unless otherwise noted, the photographs are of varied up to 110 x 70 mm, black and white or sepia.The photograph relate to Rothery's career as a surveyor up to 1939, and have been captioned by him. The captions have been used as titles and have been recorded as found. Titles composed by the cataloguer are enclosed in square brackets. A few additions,...
Dates: 1928 - 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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Our Bungalow, 1928 - 1939

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043GG/70
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: Group photograph and amateur snapshots, presumably mostly taken by E.A. Rothery, mounted on 23 card sheets from a disbound album. Unless otherwise noted, the photographs are of varied up to 110 x 70 mm, black and white or sepia.The photograph relate to Rothery's career as a surveyor up to 1939, and have been captioned by him. The captions have been used as titles and have been recorded as found. Titles composed by the cataloguer are enclosed in square brackets. A few additions,...
Dates: 1928 - 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).
 File

Our first journey to Nigeria, 1940 - 1964

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 134/7/4
Scope and Contents

A description of a journey from Liverpool to Nigeria in 1899, ending with the arrival at Lokoja. This is an undated copy made by Dr Elliott from a written account by Mary Ward.

Dates: 1940 - 1964
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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Our house at Tarquah [Tarkwa] Bay, 1936 - 1937

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 363/4/59
Scope and Contents

107 x 65 mm. View of a reed roofed house on the sand.

Dates: 1936 - 1937
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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Out shooting, 1936 - 1937

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 363/4/25
Scope and Contents

155 x 210 mm. View of Barnard seated in a canoe, carrying a shotgun.

Dates: 1936 - 1937
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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Outside court, Jos, 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043UU/29
Scope and Contents From the File:

Coloured slides, 50 x 50 mm, mostly Kodak, originally stored in a carrying case. They relate to nursing in Nigeria and Ghana.

Dates: 1953
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Y3043UU/134 is missing.
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Overhead swing bridge, bush. Rainy season road to same clinic (by leg!), 1955

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043UU/54
Scope and Contents From the File:

Coloured slides, 50 x 50 mm, mostly Kodak, originally stored in a carrying case. They relate to nursing in Nigeria and Ghana.

Dates: 1955
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Y3043UU/134 is missing.
 Sub-Series

Oyo Farm School, Nigeria, 1946 - 1954

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304E/121-126
Scope and Contents Part of a set of at least 29 British Official photographs (reference numbers DW 3402-3430).An agriculture school run by experts has been started in Oyo, Nigeria, for young West Africans between 17 and 27, to encourage them to return to the land and farm profitably. Since the school was opened in 1942, the first experimental class has now finished their training, and are settled on the land. Seven of the ex-students are remaining in the Farm School. Each received four acres of good...
Dates: 1946 - 1954
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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Oyo farm school, Nigeria, 1933 - 1964

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/4/29
Scope and Contents 220 x 165 mm. A view of a man ploughing a field with two oxen. The caption continues: 'A student learning to use the cultivator at Oyo Farm School in South Western Nigeria. The students mostly prefer hand cultivation to the plough. They consider ploughing too dependent on the health of the team.' A further caption about Oyo Farm School reads: 'An agricultural school run by experts has been started in Oyo Nigeria for young West Africans between seventeen and twenty seven, to encourage...
Dates: 1933 - 1964
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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Pagan Horseman (Plateau), 1928 - 1939

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043GG/40
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: Group photograph and amateur snapshots, presumably mostly taken by E.A. Rothery, mounted on 23 card sheets from a disbound album. Unless otherwise noted, the photographs are of varied up to 110 x 70 mm, black and white or sepia.The photograph relate to Rothery's career as a surveyor up to 1939, and have been captioned by him. The captions have been used as titles and have been recorded as found. Titles composed by the cataloguer are enclosed in square brackets. A few additions,...
Dates: 1928 - 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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Pagan Jos Plateau, 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/292
Scope and Contents

Head and shoulders portrait of a woman.

Dates: 1934
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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Pagan village, 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043UU/25
Scope and Contents From the File:

Coloured slides, 50 x 50 mm, mostly Kodak, originally stored in a carrying case. They relate to nursing in Nigeria and Ghana.

Dates: 1953
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Y3043UU/134 is missing.
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Pagan woman gives baby water. Filthy!, 1955

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043UU/74
Scope and Contents From the File:

Coloured slides, 50 x 50 mm, mostly Kodak, originally stored in a carrying case. They relate to nursing in Nigeria and Ghana.

Dates: 1955
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Y3043UU/134 is missing.
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Pagan women farming, Gyel village, 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043UU/27
Scope and Contents From the File:

Coloured slides, 50 x 50 mm, mostly Kodak, originally stored in a carrying case. They relate to nursing in Nigeria and Ghana.

Dates: 1953
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Y3043UU/134 is missing.