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Bermuda (dependent state)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

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[Lt-Gen. Sir Alexander Hood, Governor of Bermuda], 1951 - 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/2
Scope and Contents

The Governor of Bermuda signing a document, with O. R. Arthur standing by him. Hood (1888-1980) was a doctor who ended a military career as Director of Army Medical Services, 1941-48. He was Governor of Bermuda from 1949 until his retirement in 1955. Sir Winston Churchill commented 'I like Hood' and Lord Moran wrote of him: 'Hood is a full-blooded red-faced Scot with no neck to speak of, as if he had stepped down from a Raeburn portrait for our correction'.

Dates: 1951 - 1953
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 Parliament, 21 October 1953], 1953-10-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/22
Scope and Contents

Showing the Governor addressing the legislature. To his right are Lady Hood and Miss Rosemary Hood; to his left Archdeacon John Stow, Mrs Stow, and Captain Roper-Curzon, A. D. C. Facing him are O. R. Arthur, Colonial Secretary, J. Trounsell Gilbert, Chief Justice, Major David Huxley, Attorney-General. This photograph was reproduced in 'Royal Gazette', 22 October 1953.

Dates: 1953-10-21
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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[Opening of Parliament, 21 October 1953], 1953-10-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/23
Scope and Contents

Showing the Governor saluting during his address to the legislature. To his right are Lady Hood and Miss Rosemary Hood; to his left Archdeacon John Stow, Mrs Stow, and Captain Roper-Curzon, A. D. C. Facing him are O. R. Arthur, Colonial Secretary, J. Trounsell Gilbert, Chief Justice, Major David Huxley, Attorney-General.

Dates: 1953-10-21
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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[Opening of Parliament, 21 October 1953], 1953-10-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/24
Scope and Contents

Showing the Governor addressing the legislature. He is bare-headed. To his right are Lady Hood and Miss Rosemary Hood; to his left Archdeacon John Stow, Mrs Stow, and Captain Roper-Curzon, A. D. C. Facing him are O. R. Arthur, Colonial Secretary, J. Trounsell Gilbert, Chief Justice, Major David Huxley, Attorney-General.

Dates: 1953-10-21
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).
 Fonds

Press cuttings and papers of Sir Oswald Raynor Arthur

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 256
Scope and Contents

Cuttings and a few other papers regarding Sir Arthur and his family, the Royal Family, Bermuda and the Falkland Islands.

Dates: 1951 - 1982
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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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/4
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows a distant view of Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. The print is stamped on the reverse with 'Bermuda News Bureau.'

Dates: 1952-02-06
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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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1962-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/5
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows a distant view of Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. The print is stamped on the reverse with 'Bermuda News Bureau'.

Dates: 1962-02-06
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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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/6
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows a distant view of Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. The print is stamped on the reverse with 'Bermuda News Bureau'.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/7
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows a distant view of Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. The print is stamped on the reverse with 'Bermuda News Bureau'.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/8
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/9
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. Print stamped on the reverse with 'Royal Gazette Photo'.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/10
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/11
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. Print stamped on the reverse with 'Royal Gazette Photo'.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/11A
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. Print stamped on the reverse with 'Royal Gazette Photo'.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/12
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this shows Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/13
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this photograph was taken during Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony and shows guards of soldiers. The print is stamped on the reverse with 'Photo by Hall', but is scored out, presumably by the Bermuda News Bureau.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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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[Proclamation of the accession of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II], 1952-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/20
Scope and Contents

There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this photograph was taken during Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony and shows a group inside Government House. The print is stamped on the reverse with 'Royal Gazette Photo'.

Dates: 1952-02-06
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

Sir Raynor Arthur Collection

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX
Scope and Contents A collection of photographs and slides, by various photographers, relating to the career of Sir Raynor Arthur. Apart from one photograph of Cyprus, the photograph collection relates to Arthur's last three posts (Bermuda, the Falkland Islands and the Bahamas), and, as well as more general scenes, includes images of several special events and distinguished visitors. Most of the Bermuda and Bahamas material consists of professional photographs; those of the Falkland Islands and Falkland...
Dates: 1937 - 1960
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 Executive Council in session], 1951 - 1954

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/3
Scope and Contents

The Members present at the Executive Council meeting are, left to right: (Sir) Henry Vessey, Unofficial Member; (Sir) Harry Butterfield, Unofficial Member; W. W. Davidson, Colonial Treasurer; (Sir) Raynor Arthur, Colonial Secretary; Sir Alexander Hood, Governor; Major David Huxley, Attorney General; (Sir) Bayard Dill, Unofficial Member; Hereward Watlington, Unofficial Member; Edward Tristram Smith, Assistant Colonial Secretary and Clerk to the Council.

Dates: 1951 - 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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[Visit of Sir Winston Churchill to Bermuda, 1953], 1953-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/57
Scope and Contents

Dinner, with Sir Winston Churchill and the Governor on the top table and Raynor on the right.

Dates: 1953-12
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).