Trinidad and Tobago (nation)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 120 Collections and/or Records:
Item
Palms, Botanic Gardens, Trinidad, BWI [British West Indies], 1890
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3075A/9
Scope and Contents
196 x 243 mm. Showing an avenue of palms in the Botanic Gardens, Port of Spain.
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).
File
Personal correspondence with and about Frank Williams, Permanent Secretary Prime Minister's Department, Trinidad, 1958 - 1959
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/HAIS 4/19
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of Lord Hailes as Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Federation of the West Indies, 1958-1962, showing, in fascinating detail, the working out of this experiment in federation. There are numerous papers relating to Lord Hailes's long tenure of office as Assistant, Deputy Chief, and finally Chief, Whip and these include many letters from his fellow Conservatives showing the high esteem in which they held him.Amongst the...
Dates:
1958 - 1959
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Individual closures of files are indicated in the catalogue.
File
Personal correspondence with Dr Eric Williams, First Premier of Trinidad and Tobago, 1959 - 1962
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/HAIS 4/32
Scope and Contents
Includes Williams's views on the breakdown of Federation plans and some of his speeches.
Dates:
1959 - 1962
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Individual closures of files are indicated in the catalogue.
File
Personal correspondence with Hon. R. Bradshaw, Minister of Finance of Trinidad, 1958 - 1961
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/HAIS 4/24
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of Lord Hailes as Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Federation of the West Indies, 1958-1962, showing, in fascinating detail, the working out of this experiment in federation. There are numerous papers relating to Lord Hailes's long tenure of office as Assistant, Deputy Chief, and finally Chief, Whip and these include many letters from his fellow Conservatives showing the high esteem in which they held him.Amongst the...
Dates:
1958 - 1961
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Individual closures of files are indicated in the catalogue.
File
Personal correspondence with Sir Solomon Hochoy, Governor of Trinidad and Tobago, 1960 - 1961
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/HAIS 4/37
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of Lord Hailes as Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Federation of the West Indies, 1958-1962, showing, in fascinating detail, the working out of this experiment in federation. There are numerous papers relating to Lord Hailes's long tenure of office as Assistant, Deputy Chief, and finally Chief, Whip and these include many letters from his fellow Conservatives showing the high esteem in which they held him.Amongst the...
Dates:
1960 - 1961
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Individual closures of files are indicated in the catalogue.
Fonds
Photographs of the Commonwealth West Indies. circa 1967
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y307D
Scope and Contents
A collection of loose photographs in two sizes: approximately 190 x 140 mm and 255 x 195 mm. The prints have captions pasted to their backs. The collection shows towns and tourist spots in Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad, Tobago, Antigua and Grenada. Photographs by BOAC, plus one print by the Jamaica Tourist Board.
Dates:
1967
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Photographs of Trinidad, 1911-1912, 1911 - 1912
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3075C
Scope and Contents
Contains loose photographs measuring approximately 100 x 75 mm with handwritten captions on reverse of the prints.
Dates:
1911 - 1912
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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Pigeon Point, Tobago, 1911 - 1912
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3075C/1
Scope and Contents
97 x 74 mm. A view of the beach at Pigeon Point with palm trees growing near the shore.
Dates:
1911 - 1912
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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Pitch Lake, Trinidad, 1897
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y307J/6
Scope and Contents
229 x 291 mm (overall); 120 x 192 mm (image). Halftone print. Studio name printed as part of image, print inscribed by hand in ink, au recto, below image. Photograph shows at least four people loading horse-drawn wagons.
Pitch Lake is the largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world located in La Brea, southwest Trinidad, within the Siparia Regional Corporation.
Dates:
1897
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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Pitch Lake, Trinidad, BWI [British West Indies], 1890
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3075A/5
Scope and Contents
233 x 131 mm. A view looking across the pitch lake at La Brea, with shallow pools of water here and there among the asphalt.
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).
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Premier of Trinidad and Tobago Prepares for Independence Conference, 1962-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/597
Scope and Contents
206 x 151 mm. Dr Eric Williams, Trinidad and Tobago’s Premier and Minister for External Affairs, settles behind the conference table in Marlborough House, London in preparation for the talks on Independence for Trinidad and Tobago.
Dates:
1962-05
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
File
Programmes, pamphlets and invitations for independence celebrations of Trinidad, Tobago and Jamaica, 1962
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/HAIS 5/75
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of Lord Hailes as Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Federation of the West Indies, 1958-1962, showing, in fascinating detail, the working out of this experiment in federation. There are numerous papers relating to Lord Hailes's long tenure of office as Assistant, Deputy Chief, and finally Chief, Whip and these include many letters from his fellow Conservatives showing the high esteem in which they held him.Amongst the...
Dates:
1962
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Individual closures of files are indicated in the catalogue.
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Fonds
Royal Tour of the West Indies, 1966
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y307C
Scope and Contents
A collection of loose photographs measuring approximately 205 x 155 mm, with captions pasted to the backs of the prints. The photographs show scenes and events during the tour of 1966 which started at Georgetown, British Guiana and following the line of the islands (apart from a detour to Nassau) and ended in Jamaica. This was the first visit of the Queen to most of the islands although she had been to Jamaica and Bermuda during her world tour of the Commonwealth in 1953-4. Photographs by...
Dates:
1966
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Secretary of State for the Colonies after opening the Trinidad and Tobago Independence Conference, 1962-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/598
Scope and Contents
06 x 152 mm. Mr Reginald Maudling, Secretary of State for the Colonies, takes his seat at the Conference table in Marlborough House, London, after making the opening speech at the Trinidad and Tobago Independence Conference.
Dates:
1962-05
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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Secretary of State for the Colonies opening the Trinidad and Tobago Conference, 1962-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/595
Scope and Contents
143 x 203 mm. Mr Reginald Maudling, Secretary of State for the Colonies, is seen welcoming delegates to the Trinidad and Tobago Independence Conference which opened in Marlborough House, London. Premier and Minister for External Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Eric Williams, leads the Delegation from Trinidad and Tobago.
Dates:
1962-05
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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[Selecting maize seeds, Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture, Trinidad, March 1955], 1955-03
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011R/70
Scope and Contents
117 x 141 mm. The caption on the reverse reads 'A post-graduate student from the Gold Coast and the acting Professor of Botany at the College, Mr. Jacob Wilson, select maize seed for trials on the experimental plot of the College farm. Mar:1955'. It continues, at length, to give an outline of the College and its history.
Dates:
1955-03
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).
Item
St. Ann's, Governor's Residence, Trinidad, BWI [British West Indies], 1890
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3075A/1
Scope and Contents
253 x 229 mm. Showing the front façade of Government House, with hills in the background and an Indian standing near the fountain in the foreground. Built between 1873 and 1876 on the site of an older house which was destroyed by fire, it was first occupied by Henry Turner Irving (Governor of Trinidad and Tobago 1875-1880).
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).
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The Red House, Port of Spain, 1961
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 341/4
Scope and Contents
A print of a 1961 watercolour showing The Red House, the home of Trinidad's parliament.
Dates:
1961
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
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Watercolours of Trinidad
Fonds
Three photographs of Tobago
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3076A
Scope and Contents
A collection of loose photographs in the form of postcards with handwritten captions beneath the prints.
Dates:
1906
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Tobago, 1956 - 1958
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham A/54A
Scope and Contents
[Similar view to 54].
Dates:
1956 - 1958
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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Tobago, 1956 - 1958
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham A/55
Scope and Contents
[Headland looking out to sea].
Dates:
1956 - 1958
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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Tobago, 1956 - 1958
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham A/55A
Scope and Contents
[Similar view to 55].
Dates:
1956 - 1958
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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Tobago, 1956 - 1958
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham A/57
Scope and Contents
[Susan Marnham on beach].
Dates:
1956 - 1958
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).