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Tanzania (nation)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 2075 Collections and/or Records:

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An Arab and his donkey, 1933 - 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/1/28
Scope and Contents 160 x 195 mm. The caption continues: 'This photograph illustrates what might be described as 'an agricultural partnership.' Many of the Arabs in the country districts carry on business as copra makers and small shopkeepers. The donkey is an essential partner in the business for it is used for the transport of agricultural produce to town and the replenishment of supplies for the shop from the markets of the town.' The image has been bordered with liquid paper. Photograph stamped on the...
Dates: 1933 - 1948
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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An Arab Dhow sailor passes through the narrow streets of Zanzibar, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/1/14
Scope and Contents

160 x 210 mm.

Dates: 1930 - 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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An Arab door, 1933 - 1964

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/10/3/264
Scope and Contents

55 x 80 mm.

Dates: 1933 - 1964
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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An Arab door, Zanzibar, 1900 - 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3047A/7
Scope and Contents

150 x 201 mm. A view showing one of the massive and intricately carved doorways characteristic of the more wealthy Arab households.

Dates: 1900 - 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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An Arab house, Zanzibar, 1933 - 1964

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/10/3/263
Scope and Contents

55 x 80 mm.

Dates: 1933 - 1964
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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An Arab 'Ngoma' or dance in progress., 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/10/35
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 mm.

Dates: 1930 - 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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An Arab 'Ngoma' or dance in progress. In the centre of the ring sword dancers perform.', 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/10/34
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 mm.

Dates: 1930 - 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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An Arab sword dance, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/10/27
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 mm. The caption continues: 'The chorus who provide singing or drumming are seen in the background whilst the performers who indulge in mock fights are seen in the foreground. To the right side of the crowd at the back can be seen one of the small round shields which are generally made of rhino hide.'

Dates: 1930 - 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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An avenue of clove trees at the entrance to Kizimbani, 1933 - 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/8/1/1/26
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 mm. Showing carts pulled by ox ascending a tree-lined road. The caption continues: 'This plantation of mature clove trees was established about 1875 following the disastrous hurricane of 1875.'

Dates: 1933 - 1948
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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An early morning scene in the Zanzibar fruit market, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/9/8
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 mm.

Dates: 1930 - 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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An East African coastal dhow, 1933 - 1947

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/4/33
Scope and Contents

155 x 210 mm. The caption continues: 'These dhows ply up and down the east of Africa carrying timber and merchandise.'

Dates: 1933 - 1947
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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An East African coastal dhow, 1933 - 1947

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/4/45
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 mm. The caption continues: 'Dhows of this type operate between the various ports of East Africa carrying passengers as well as merchandise. For their size they carry a very large area of sail.'

Dates: 1933 - 1947
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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An Indian 'Duka' in one of the narrow streets of Zanzibar, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/9/5
Scope and Contents

160 x 210 mm. The caption continues: 'An immense variety of stock is held by these ... dealers who sit throughout the day at their shop entrances awaiting custom.'

Dates: 1930 - 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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An Indian fruit shop, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/9/2
Scope and Contents

160 x 200 mm. The caption continues: 'The variety and quality of fruit in this shop in the fruit market gives some idea of the fertile productivity of the Zanzibar soils. In this picture can be seen pineapples, oranges, grapefruit, limes, bananas, custard apple, papaws etc. The largest pineapple can be purchased for 6d.'

Dates: 1930 - 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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An Indian instructs his son in the art of keeping books, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/5/3
Scope and Contents

150 x 210 mm.

Dates: 1930 - 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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[An Indian pot maker at work], 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/3/3
Scope and Contents

160 x 210 mm.

Dates: 1930 - 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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An Indian pot maker at work, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/3/4
Scope and Contents

160 x 210 mm. The caption continues: 'Nearly all domestic water in rural areas is drawn from wells and carried in earthenware pots.'

Dates: 1930 - 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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An Indian potter at work, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/3/6
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 mm.

Dates: 1930 - 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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An Indian shop, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/9/6A
Scope and Contents

165 x 210 mm. The caption continues: 'With his varied stock all neatly set out this Indian 'Duka' keeper patiently awaits the next customer.'

Dates: 1930 - 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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An Indian wheelwright constructs his cart wheels of local timber, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/3/1
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 mm.

Dates: 1930 - 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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Andereya Mwaka, a Mugogo catechist, 1900 - 1935

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30469F/153
Scope and Contents

78 x 101 mm. Head and shoulders full face portrait. See also print 151.

Dates: 1900 - 1935
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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Andereya Mwaka as a young man (early 1900s), 1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30469F/151
Scope and Contents

82 x 106 mm. Full length, seated portrait taken in the open air of Mwaka, who later became Canon of Dodoma Cathedral.

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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Andereya Mwaka with his wife and family, Kissokwe, 1903

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30469F/GN/223
Scope and Contents

Portrait of Mwaka, his wife, and four children.

Dates: 1903
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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Andereya Mwaka with his wife and family, Kissokwe, 1903, 1903

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30469F/223
Scope and Contents

103 x 76 mm. Portrait of Mwaka, his wife, and four children.

Dates: 1903
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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Andreya Mwaka, 1913 or 1914, 1913 - 1914

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30469F/108A
Scope and Contents

60 x 78 mm. Head and shoulders full-face portrait of Andreya (Andrew) Mwaka 'since ordained and the first Mgogo to receive this honour. Later appointed Canon of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Dodoma, Diocese of Central Tanganyika'.

Dates: 1913 - 1914
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).