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Belize (nation)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 167 Collections and/or Records:

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140 x 202 mm. Prince Michael of Kent, Premier George Price and the Governor of Belize., 1981-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/100
Scope and Contents

Belize Independence Celebrations

Dates: 1981-09
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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A Candid Examination of ‘The Defence of the Settlers of Honduras;' or, a Fair Enquiry into the Justice of Their Accusations against Colonel George Arthur, by John Armstrong (London, 1824), 1824

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 270/58
Scope and Contents

Thirteen copies.

Dates: 1824
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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A Candid Examination of ‘The Defence of the Settlers of Honduras', or, a Fair Inquiry into the Justice of Their Accusations Against Colonel George Arthur' (London, 1824) by John Armstrong, 1824

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 270/8
Scope and Contents

Two copies.

Dates: 1824
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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A copy of the ‘Regulations for the better government of His Majesty’s subjects in the Bay of Honduras, presented to them by the Hon. Sir William Burnaby, Knight’, 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 269/4
Scope and Contents

This document was compared with the original manuscripts, laws and regulations in the Record Office at Belize, which were compiled in 1809 by William Hunt, Keeper of the Records. It contains extracts from records of meetings of the magistrates and inhabitants, at various dates, from April 1765 to March 1800.

Dates: 1889
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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A Toast to Belize Agreement, 1981-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/96
Scope and Contents

149 x 202 mm. Pictured from left to right are Mr Nicholas Ridley, Minister of State at Britain’s Foreign Office, Mr George Price, the Prime Minister of Belize, and Snr. Rafael Castillo Valdez, the Guatemalan Foreign Minister.

Dates: 1981-03
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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A typical bush hut, Belize River, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3078A/4
Scope and Contents

178 x 113 mm. Showing two figures sitting on the steps of a bush house, a wooden cabin on low stilts with a thatched roof.

Dates: 1911
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

A view in Belize

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3078D
Scope and Contents 240 x 155 mm. A photographic copy of a mezzotint by A. Bayntun showing the Bridge across the Belize River which joins the northern and southern section of the city. This illustration forms the frontispiece of the 'Honduras Almanack for 1829', of which the Royal Commonwealth Society Library holds possibly the only extant copy. The other illustrations in the book have also been copied with negatives numbered as follows:A view in Belize - CN 2503Title page with coat of arms - CN...
Dates: 1979
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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Account Book of Dr Eamond Meighan with his attorneys No. 15, 1809 - 1810

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 270/49
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: Arthur was an efficient administrator and kept copies of virtually every official letter he wrote during his tenure as Superintendent and Commandant. These include dispatches to Bathurst on colonial affairs and to the Commander-in-Chief, Jamaica, regarding military administration. Letters to neighbouring Spanish colonies reflect his diplomatic responsibilities. Part of the collection relates to Bradley’s dispute with Arthur, which went before Parliament in 1837. A series of Inland Letter...
Dates: 1809 - 1810
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

Belize, 1910

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC West Indies/170-179
Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous monochrome postcards of Belize. Subjects include: Government buildings, Newton Barracks, St. John's Cathedral, Sittee River Ferry, Belize Bridge and a Roman Catholic cathedral.

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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Belize Agreement after London Talks, 1981-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/95
Scope and Contents

148 x 202 mm. Pictured from left to right are Mr. George Price, the Prime Minister of Belize, Lord Carrington, Britain’s Foreign Secretary, Snr. Rafael Castillo Valdez, the Guatemalan Foreign Minister, and Mr Nicholas Ridley, Minister of State at the Foreign Office, who signed for Britain.

Dates: 1981-03
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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Belize Crowd, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3078B/1
Scope and Contents

128 x 101 mm. Showing crowds of Hondurans on the swing bridge over Haulover Creek, Belize City. On the far side of the creek lies Queen Street with the Paslow Building at the right (in which are housed various government departments and the Post Office).

Dates: 1911
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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Belize Delegation to London Independence Talks, 1981-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/98
Scope and Contents

149 x 202 mm. The delegation from Belize at the Constitutional Conference to prepare for the country’s independence from Britain seen at Marlborough House, London, for the opening session of talks. The negotiating team is led by Mr C L B Rogers (third right), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs. The opening round of talks was chaired by Mr Nicholas Ridley, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Dates: 1981-04
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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Belize Independence Celebrations, 1981-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/101
Scope and Contents

139 x 203 mm. Prince Michael of Kent hands over the documents of independence during a ceremony at Belmopan. On the right is Princess Michael of Kent.

Dates: 1981-09
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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Belize Independence Celebrations, 1981-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/103
Scope and Contents

139 x 202 mm. Prince Michael of Kent salutes as the Union Flag is lowered outside Government House.

Dates: 1981-09
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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Belize Independence Celebrations, 1981-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/104
Scope and Contents

139 x 202 mm. Princess Michael of Kent on the balcony of Government House during the celebrations.

Dates: 1981-09
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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Belize Independence Celebrations, 1981-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/105
Scope and Contents

140 x 202 mm. Prince Michael and Princess Michael of Kent after service at Belize Cathedral.

Dates: 1981-09
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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Belize Independence Celebrations, 1981-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/106
Scope and Contents

138 x 202 mm. Street scene in Belize City.

Dates: 1981-09
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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Belize Independence Celebrations, 1981-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/107
Scope and Contents

139 mm x 203 mm. Members of the school choir during the flag ceremony.

Dates: 1981-09
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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Belize Independence Celebrations, 1981-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/108
Scope and Contents

140 x 203 mm. A Panamanian group that took part in the celebrations.

Dates: 1981-09
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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Belize market, Plantains in foreground, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3078B/17
Scope and Contents

127 x 101 mm. Showing an open courtyard in the market with piles of bananas on the ground.

Dates: 1911
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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Belize River, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3078B/19
Scope and Contents

127 x 101 mm. A view looking along the Belize River outside Belize City, with tree-lined river banks and a small river steamer moored in the foreground.

Dates: 1911
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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Belize River - cargo coming in from steamer, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3078B/22
Scope and Contents

127 x 101 mm. Showing a flat boat loaded with goods on the Belize River. The Presbyterian Church can be seen at the left of the picture.

Dates: 1911
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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Belize River, Court House, Presbyterian Church, etc, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3078B/16
Scope and Contents

127 x 101 mm. A view looking across the river with boats in the foreground, towards the Court House and Church.

Dates: 1911
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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Belize River - raft of mahogany being towed out to steamer, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3078B/21
Scope and Contents

127 x 101 mm. Showing chained mahogany trunks (another of Belize's largest exports) being moved down-river towards a steamer in the background.

Dates: 1911
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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Bermuda Constitutional Conference opens in London, 1981-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/109
Scope and Contents

152 x 207 mm. At Marlborough House in London, Britain’s Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. Fred Lee, addresses the opening session of the Bermuda Constitutional Conference, of which he is Chairman. The delegation from Bermuda, drawn from both houses of the legislature and led by the Governor, Lord Martonmere, is seated on the right.

Dates: 1981-09
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).