Kenya (nation)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 1507 Collections and/or Records:
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Wa-Kavirondo Musicians. Mumias 1899, 1899
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3045A/69
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Two albums with two loose prints (which may not belong to this collection) inserted. The two albums were the property of Charles Edwin Collard, Captain, Royal Marine Light Infantry. The albums have been rebound, but the labels on the covers ‘Uganda 1898-1900’ have been retained. Most of the photographs are 115 x 90 mm. Collard was presumably the photographer except for the few prints in which he appears, and all the photographs are captioned. However, it appears likely that this was...
Dates:
1899
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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Wa Kavirondo routed by Camera near Port Ugowe Sept. 1899, 1899-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3045B/61
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Two albums with two loose prints (which may not belong to this collection) inserted. The two albums were the property of Charles Edwin Collard, Captain, Royal Marine Light Infantry. The albums have been rebound, but the labels on the covers ‘Uganda 1898-1900’ have been retained. Most of the photographs are 115 x 90 mm. Collard was presumably the photographer except for the few prints in which he appears, and all the photographs are captioned. However, it appears likely that this was...
Dates:
1899-09
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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Wa Kavirondo running away. Mumias 1899, 1899
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3045B/40
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Two albums with two loose prints (which may not belong to this collection) inserted. The two albums were the property of Charles Edwin Collard, Captain, Royal Marine Light Infantry. The albums have been rebound, but the labels on the covers ‘Uganda 1898-1900’ have been retained. Most of the photographs are 115 x 90 mm. Collard was presumably the photographer except for the few prints in which he appears, and all the photographs are captioned. However, it appears likely that this was...
Dates:
1899
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-sub-class
Wa-Kavirondo Warriors, Mumias 1899, 1899
Sub-sub-class
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3045A/33-36
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Two albums with two loose prints (which may not belong to this collection) inserted. The two albums were the property of Charles Edwin Collard, Captain, Royal Marine Light Infantry. The albums have been rebound, but the labels on the covers ‘Uganda 1898-1900’ have been retained. Most of the photographs are 115 x 90 mm. Collard was presumably the photographer except for the few prints in which he appears, and all the photographs are captioned. However, it appears likely that this was...
Dates:
1899
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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Wa Kavirondo Women returning from Fishing on Victoria Nyanza. Port Ugowe Sept. 1899, 1899-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3045B/62
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Two albums with two loose prints (which may not belong to this collection) inserted. The two albums were the property of Charles Edwin Collard, Captain, Royal Marine Light Infantry. The albums have been rebound, but the labels on the covers ‘Uganda 1898-1900’ have been retained. Most of the photographs are 115 x 90 mm. Collard was presumably the photographer except for the few prints in which he appears, and all the photographs are captioned. However, it appears likely that this was...
Dates:
1899-09
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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Wa Suk hostages, taken on the morning of their release, showing presents of strings of beads, 1890-02-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468K/62
Scope and Contents
152 x 108 mm. (modern print from RGS negative). Group portrait, as captioned. See Gedge’s diary for 2nd February 1890.
Dates:
1890-02-02
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Ernest Gedge Collection
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Wa Suk natives, Turquell, 1889-12-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468K/47
Scope and Contents
156 x 113 mm. Showing a group of Suk natives crouching in front of one of the expedition’s tents. Jackson and Gedge camped close to a Suk village from December 24th 1889 to January 3rd 1890; on December 29th Gedge writes ‘took some photos of natives in the morning’, which he developed the following day.
Dates:
1889-12-29
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
/
Ernest Gedge Collection
Sub-sub-class
Waganda Recruits for No. VII Coy. Mumias 1899, 1899
Sub-sub-class
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3045B/26-27
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Two albums with two loose prints (which may not belong to this collection) inserted. The two albums were the property of Charles Edwin Collard, Captain, Royal Marine Light Infantry. The albums have been rebound, but the labels on the covers ‘Uganda 1898-1900’ have been retained. Most of the photographs are 115 x 90 mm. Collard was presumably the photographer except for the few prints in which he appears, and all the photographs are captioned. However, it appears likely that this was...
Dates:
1899
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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Wagon ferry the m.v. ‘Uhuru’ at Kisumu, 1950 - 1967
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468M/18
Scope and Contents
246 x 192 mm. Showing a locomotive and freight trucks leaving the rail ferry at Kisumu on Lake Victoria.
Dates:
1950 - 1967
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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Wakikuyu, 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468J/18
Scope and Contents
201 x 150 mm. A duplicate of Y30468J/1.
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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Wakoli, Chief of Usoga, 1890-03-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468K/78
Scope and Contents
108 x 152 mm. (modern print from RGS negative). Full length seated portrait. See Gedge diary 20th March 1890.
Dates:
1890-03-20
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
/
Ernest Gedge Collection
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Wakoli Usoga chief, 1890-03-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468K(LS)1/30
Scope and Contents
Full length seated portrait. See Gedge's diary 20th March 1890. Duplicate (part only) of Y30468K/78.
Dates:
1890-03-20
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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Wakwafi, taken at Mumia’s Kavirondo, 1889-11 - 1889-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468K/42
Scope and Contents
155 x 113 mm. Showing a group of six Wakwafi warriors at Mumia’s armed with long, thick bladed spears and decorated shields. Two of the men wear head dresses in the form of lions’ manes.
Dates:
1889-11 - 1889-12
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Ernest Gedge Collection
Item
Wakwafi, taken at Mumia’s, Kavirondo, 1889-11 - 1889-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468K/43
Scope and Contents
152 x 108 mm. A similar view to Y30468K/42, taken at the same occasion but from closer in.
Dates:
1889-11 - 1889-12
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Ernest Gedge Collection
Item
Wakwifi, 1889-11 - 1889-12
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468K(LS)1/14
Scope and Contents
Showing a group of six Wakwafi warriors at Mumia’s armed with long, thick bladed spears and decorated shields. Two of the men wear head dresses in the form of lions’ manes. Duplicate (part only) of Y30468K/43.
Dates:
1889-11 - 1889-12
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).
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Walter after breakfast, 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/79
Scope and Contents
A view showing Walter Wilkinson seated at a table laid with food and drink.
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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Wanderobbo’s elephant hunt, 1889-08-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468K(LS)1/7
Scope and Contents
Duplicate of part of Y30468K/11 there entitled [Masai moran at Mianzini]. The slide shows a row of Masai warriors armed with spears, the figure at the left also holding a shield. Gedge’s diary entry for the day records the occasion: ‘In the afternoon took couple of photos of Wanderobbo; gave them dawa in the shape of small bits of paper with a word written on, and a dab of red paint. Had a snooze afterwards.’ Earlier Gedge had described the tribe: 'The Wanderobbo people, men and women, came...
Dates:
1889-08-31
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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[Wanderobbos’ elephant hunt], 1889-08-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468K(LS)1/35
Scope and Contents
Showing a row of Masai warriors armed with spears, the figure at the left also holding a shield. Gedge’s diary entry for the day records the occasion, ‘In the afternoon took couple of photos of Wanderobbo; gave them dawa in the shape of small bits of paper with a word written on, and a dab of red paint. Had a snooze afterwards.’ Earlier Gedge had described the people: 'The Wanderobbo people, men and women, came freely about the camp. The men are really outlawed Masai, dressed the same and...
Dates:
1889-08-31
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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Wanga musician, 1933 - 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/2/18
Scope and Contents
160 x 210 mm. Showing a man smoking a pipe with a musical instrument on his lap. The caption continues: 'The Wanga inhabit an area in the north west of Nyanza Province in Kenya. They are great smokers of clay pipes with metal stems. There is an air of contentment in the expression of this peasant as he plays his simple stringed musical instrument.'
Dates:
1933 - 1950
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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[Wanga musician], 1933 - 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/2/18A
Scope and Contents
115 x 165 mm. Showing a seated man smoking a pipe holding a string instrument.
Dates:
1933 - 1950
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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Wanjoki, Kikuyu girl, looks over her red chillies, before selling them to be turned into powder, 1940 - 1949
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011U/345
Scope and Contents
The typewritten caption on the reverse reads 'This is rich in vitamins and valuable in anti-scorbubit [scurvy]'.
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).
Item
[Warrior], 1933 - 1950
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/2/59
Scope and Contents
90 x 120 mm. Showing a man holding a spear and a shield. This image had been stuck onto a card, but has nothing written inside.
Dates:
1933 - 1950
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
[Warrior], 1933 - 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/2/60
Scope and Contents
80 x 105 mm. Showing a man holding a spear and a shield.
Dates:
1933 - 1950
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
[Warrior], 1933 - 1950
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/2/60A
Scope and Contents
80 x 105 mm. Showing a man holding a spear and a shield.
Dates:
1933 - 1950
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
[Warrior], 1933 - 1950
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/2/60B
Scope and Contents
80 x 105 mm. Showing a man holding a spear and a shield.
Dates:
1933 - 1950
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).