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Vancouver (inhabited place)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 40 Collections and/or Records:

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1873 Big trees and Dirve [sic], Stanley Park, Vancouver BC, 1890 - 1920

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062R/8
Scope and Contents

240 x 170 mm. A bridge and telegraph poles can be seen in the distance, with some buildings through the trees to the left.

Dates: 1890 - 1920
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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Album, 1905 - 1909

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022CCC
Scope and Contents

This album contains 114 collodio-chloride prints, mostly amateur work of good quality, approximately 110 x 65 mm in size. In addition to photographs of India, there are eight of Canada (72-79) and seven of England (80-85, 114) dated 1907 and 1909. Invitations for Douglas to become an honorary member of a number of regimental messes have also been inserted.

Dates: 1905 - 1909
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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Barbados passport, 1918 - 1919

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 22/38/2
Scope and Contents

Issued to Kate Marjorie Hutchinson, teacher, 1918, with endorsements from the Canadian Department of External Affairs, the Japanese and Chinese consulates in Vancouver and the Penang registrar, 1918-1919. The passport has the seal of the Barbados colony.

Dates: 1918 - 1919
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

[British Colombia], 1928-10-12 - 1928-10-16

 Sub-sub-class
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 353/2/243-256
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Album of mostly 80 x 54 mm prints. There is a brief list describing items 1-98, which document the trip from Southampton to South Africa, travel in South Africa, and the visit to Southern Rhodesia. Many photos do not appear in the exact numerical order given in the listing. The rest of the images are uncaptioned, but their general locations have been identified by reference to the diary RCMS 353/1.

Dates: 1928-10-12 - 1928-10-16
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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Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, Vancouver, 1987: group photo of heads of delegations with Brian Mulroney and Shridath Ramphal seen in the centre, 1987

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CC/1115
Scope and Contents

242 x 144 mm.

Dates: 1987
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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Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, Vancouver, 1987: group photo of heads of delegations with Brian Mulroney and Shridath Ramphal seen in the centre, 1987

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CC/1116
Scope and Contents

120 x 70 mm. matt print of C/1115.

Dates: 1987
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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Dead Mans Island, 1908-09 - 1908-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 12/2631
Scope and Contents

Half-plate (landscape format). Coal Harbour end of Burrard Inlet. The west end of Vancouver is seen beyond. Note the gulls. In the sheds and shacks Indian fishermen live : note nets hanging up to dry.

Dates: 1908-09 - 1908-10
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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Drawing in the nets, Vancouver Harbour, 1908-09 - 1908-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 12/2610
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format).

Dates: 1908-09 - 1908-10
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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Drawing in the nets, Vancouver Harbour, 1908-09 - 1908-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 12/2611
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format).

Dates: 1908-09 - 1908-10
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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Granville Street, Vancouver, 1908-09 - 1908-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 12/2605
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format).

Dates: 1908-09 - 1908-10
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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Great Cedar Tree, Stanley Park, Vancouver, 1897 - 1904

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062C/11
Scope and Contents

241 x 192 mm. Showing a woman standing beside a huge cedar tree with a hollow interior at the base.

Dates: 1897 - 1904
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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Hotel Vancouver, B.C., 1919

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062Q/99
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: A limp-bound book, number 36 of a numbered edition of 100, containing photogravure plates and coloured illustrations by various artists. Each page is preceded by a sheet containing the title and description; in most cases only the title is given in the typescript catalogue. Unless otherwise stated, the illustrations are full-page sepia photogravure, approximately 225 x 175 mm; the half-page coloured illustrations are c.125 x 85 mm.The title page reads 'His Royal Highness the Prince...
Dates: 1919
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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In Stanley Park, Vancouver, 1908-10 - 1909-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 10/5/2630
Scope and Contents

350 x 250 mm.

Dates: 1908-10 - 1909-03
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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Lions Gate Bridge, Vancouver, British Columbia , 1950 - 1967

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062E/216
Scope and Contents

A view looking across the Lions Gate suspension bridge with mountains in the distance. Photograph by BOAC.

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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Mount Pleasant Schools, 1908-09 - 1908-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 12/2617
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format).

Dates: 1908-09 - 1908-10
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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Mount Pleasant Schools, Vancouver, 1908-09 - 1908-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 12/2618
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). Public school with manual training for boys and cooking for girls attached. Leaving school at dinner time.

Dates: 1908-09 - 1908-10
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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Mount Pleasant Schools, Vancouver, 1908-09 - 1908-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 12/2619
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). Public school with manual training for boys and cooking for girls attached. Leaving school at dinner time.

Dates: 1908-09 - 1908-10
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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New Bank building, Granville Street, 1908-09 - 1908-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 12/2606
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate. Vancouver.

Dates: 1908-09 - 1908-10
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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Pleasure craft at Kitsilano, Vancouver, British Columbia , 1950 - 1967

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062E/228
Scope and Contents

Showing small boats at anchor.

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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Roof Garden, Vancouver Hotel, 1919

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062Q/100
Scope and Contents

Coloured, half page, by C.W. Simpson ARCA.

Dates: 1919
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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Sinking foundation for piers of steel bridge, 1908-09 - 1908-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 12/2615
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate. Over False Creek, Vancouver, joining the main city to Mount Pleasant. Notice the air escaping from the surface of the water as fresh air is pumped in from above through the air pipe. Five men are at work beneath the water.

Dates: 1908-09 - 1908-10
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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Stanley Park, Vancouver, 1919

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062Q/102
Scope and Contents

175 x 225 mm.

Dates: 1919
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 Empress Hotel, Victoria, 1919

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062Q/101
Scope and Contents

Coloured, half page, by C.W. Simpson ARCA.

Dates: 1919
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 Lions, Vancouver, B.C., 1919

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062Q/98
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: A limp-bound book, number 36 of a numbered edition of 100, containing photogravure plates and coloured illustrations by various artists. Each page is preceded by a sheet containing the title and description; in most cases only the title is given in the typescript catalogue. Unless otherwise stated, the illustrations are full-page sepia photogravure, approximately 225 x 175 mm; the half-page coloured illustrations are c.125 x 85 mm.The title page reads 'His Royal Highness the Prince...
Dates: 1919
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 Mount Pleasant Schools, 1908-09 - 1908-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 12/2616
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). Vancouver : about 1000 pupils.

Dates: 1908-09 - 1908-10
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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