Kedah (state)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 85 Collections and/or Records:
Item
Langkawi, ?The coast of Kedah mainland, 1941
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3031M/1386
Scope and Contents
Corner's own question mark.
Dates:
1941
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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Langkawi, ?The coast of Kedah mainland, 1941
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3031M/1386A
Scope and Contents
Corner's own question mark.
Dates:
1941
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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Letter from Burney concerning Kedah, 1842-04-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/11
Scope and Contents
The original letter asking for his opinion dated 27 Apr. 1842 is included (3 sheets).
Dates:
1842-04-30
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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Letter from F.G. Bonham to the Secretary to Government, Fort William, regarding Kedah, 1842-03-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/10
Scope and Contents
4 pages.
Dates:
1842-03-18
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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Letter from W.E. Phillips, Governor of Prince of Wales Island, to the Rajah of Ligore, and memorandum for negotiations, 1825
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/27
Scope and Contents
8 pages.
Dates:
1825
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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Letter granting Colonel Burney permission to consult the records connected with Prince of Wales Island and Quedah, 1841-05-27
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/30
Scope and Contents
2 pages.
Dates:
1841-05-27
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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Letter to Captain Burney, with regard to interview with the King of Quedah, 1827-05-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/21
Scope and Contents
2 sheets.
Dates:
1827-05-12
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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[Malayan fishing boat returning, ? Kedah, ? 1950s], 1950 - 1959
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 18/31
Scope and Contents
133 x 85 mm. Showing two fishermen in a small, square-rigged boat, returning to shore after a nights work.
Dates:
1950 - 1959
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
Memorandum on labour in Kedah, 1947-03-27
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 103/15/8
Scope and Contents
Discussion of the post-war development of labour issues and trade unionism in Malaya (17 sheets).
Dates:
1947-03-27
Conditions Governing Access:
For conservation reasons, this item must be viewed on Master Microfilm Reel 8239.
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Mosque , 1933 - 1936
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3031P/422
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The majority of the photographs relate to the early stages of Sheppard’s career with the Malayan Civil Service. They illustrate his accommodation; varied range of work in Kuala Lumpur, Pahang, Perak and Terengganu; Malay and European colleagues; official events, military service, travel and recreation. A number of prints are uncaptioned and have been provided with tentative titles in square brackets and approximate dates. The images begin with Sheppard's arrival in Jan. 1928...
Dates:
1933 - 1936
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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Moving a house, Alor Star, Kedah, March 1937, 1937-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 6/39
Scope and Contents
106 x 62 mm. Showing a large Malay crowd carrying a complete house, shoulder high to a new location.
Dates:
1937-03
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).
File
Mr Fullerton's minute on Captain Burney's reports on his mission to Kedah in 1825, 1825
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/8
Scope and Contents
4 pages.
Dates:
1825
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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North Kedah, Island of Langkawi [? 1950s], 1950 - 1959
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 18/22
Scope and Contents
205 x 155 mm. A view from the shore of the mainland looking towards the heavily wooded, hilly island.
Dates:
1950 - 1959
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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Notes regarding political status of Kedah, 1827-09-18
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/20
Scope and Contents
4 pages.
Dates:
1827-09-18
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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'Odd memories - wearing two hats', 1964
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 103/4/14
Scope and Contents
Bryson's account of juggling overlapping duties during his administrative career in Kedah.
Dates:
1964
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Due to the fragile state of many of these papers, users must consult microfilm copies where available.
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Opening of the Agri-Horticultural Show, Alor Star, June 12 1936, 1936-06-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 6/36
Scope and Contents
100 x 140 mm. Showing Sultan ABDUL HAMID and suite arriving for the Agri-Horticultural show. Other figures in the group are: Tuanku KASSIM; Tuanku BAHROM; Tuanku MAHMUD (Regent); Tuanku YA'ACOB. The Kedah Annual Report (1936) states: "A very successful exhibition was held over a period of three days ---- in Alor Star, which provided for exhibits of agricultural products, rubber, livestock, village and school handicrafts, and commercial and departmental exhibits. In addition to these a...
Dates:
1936-06-12
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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Opening of Wan Mat Saman Bridge, Alor Star, 1926, 1926
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 6/30
Scope and Contents
200 x 116 mm. Showing Sir Abdul HAMID HALIM SHAH, Sultan of Kedah, on the point of cutting the tape to open the new bridge. Beside him stands Alwyn Sidney HAYNES, acting British Adviser. Other figures in the group include Haji Sir Mohamed SHERIFF; the Regent of Kedah, Tuanku IBRAHIM; Syed Jan (?); Syed Mohamed IDID; Tuanku Johamed JAVA; and Tuanku BADLISHAH, later Sultan. The Kedah Annual Report (1926) gives this description: "The Wan Mat Saman Bridge which crosses the Kedah River at...
Dates:
1926
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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Papers showing the views of the Penang Government respecting the proceedings of the Chief of Ligor at Quedah in April and May 1825, 1825
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/14
Scope and Contents
108 pages
Dates:
1825
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).
Series
Penang, Kedah, Singapore, Johore [i.e. Johor], 1939
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3031M/1084-1104
Scope and Contents
Film negatives. The caption continues 'Miscellaneous snaps of persons and plants.'
Dates:
1939
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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Printed letter addressed to A.D. Maingay from Colonel H. Burney regarding relations with Queda (6 copies, one copy corrected)., 1841-05-28
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/26
Scope and Contents
4 pages.
Dates:
1841-05-28
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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R.A.F. plane at Alor Star, Kedah, October 1936, 1936-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 6/38
Scope and Contents
85 x 55 mm. A closer view of one of the aircraft seen in the preceding print.
Dates:
1936-10
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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R.A.F. planes at Alor Star, Kedah, October 1936, 1936-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 6/37
Scope and Contents
86 x 55 mm. Showing two R.A.F. biplanes parked on the runway at Alor Star. Photograph probably by H.P. Bryson.
Dates:
1936-10
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).
File
'Reminiscences of 1904', 1904-04-10 - 1904-05-15
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 103/3/3
Scope and Contents
Extracts from the diaries and letters of Miss Ella Christie describing her travels to the Malay Archipelago made by Hugh Bryson:
1. 'Malaya in 1904' (17 sheets; 2 copies).
2. 'Kuching in 1904' (6 sheets; 2 copies). The file also contains an offprint from its publication in the 'Sarawak Museum Journal', 10 (1961), 43-49.
Dates:
1904-04-10 - 1904-05-15
Conditions Governing Access:
For conservation reasons, this file must be viewed on microfilm reel 8226C.
File
Reminiscences of a rubber planter in Malaya, 1961
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 103/8/6
Scope and Contents
A brief description of Long's experiences in the cultivation of rubber, printed in 'Malaya', July 1961, 26-27. The file also includes typescript copies of two articles by Long: 'Rubber tree selection: thinning-out in mature areas', 'The Planter', Sept. 1920 and 'Rubber tree selection: new clearing and future plantings', 'The Planter', Nov. 1920.
Dates:
1961
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Due to the fragile state of many of these papers, users must consult microfilm copies where available.
File
Report by Henry Burney, with enclosures, after his first visit to Kedah, 1825-01-28
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/1
Scope and Contents
1 Translation of a letter from the son of the Rajah of Quedah to the Hon. Robert Fullerton, Governor of Prince of Wales Island
2 Map of the Siamese States between Bankok and Quedah
3 Remarks on Siam, etc.
Dates:
1825-01-28
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).