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Zanzibar (inhabited place)

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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 726 Collections and/or Records:

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Zanzibar artefacts, 1905

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468C/28
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209 x 149 mm. A view showing a collection (presumably Rogers’) of swords, drums and a carved chair.

Dates: 1905
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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Zanzibar, British Residency, 1919

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011K/3
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129 x 79 mm. A monochrome postcard view of the front façade of the Residency.

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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Zanzibar Cathedral - Women and children leaving an early morning service for Africans, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/1/63
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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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Zanzibar city, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/1/20
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210 x 160 mm. The caption continues: 'A picture looking over the stone town from the east side. The Cathedral is in the middle distance right hand side and the large building on the left waterfront is Seyyid Barghash's Palace the Bet-el-Ajaib (Beit-el-Ajaib).'

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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Zanzibar City from the east, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/1/19
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210 x 160 mm. The caption continues: 'This picture shows the old stone town of Zanzibar and the harbour ringed by coral islands. In the centre lies the Cathedral built on the site of the former slave market.'

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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Zanzibar clove industry, 1933 - 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/8/1/2/9
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215 x 165 mm. The caption continues: 'The cloves are harvested in bunches and before drying the buds are separated from the 'stems.' This process is seen in the picture. The bunch of cloves is held in the right hand and the buds are brushed off against the palm of the left.'

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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Zanzibar cloves, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/8/1/1/38
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120 x 165 mm. The caption continues: 'This is the stage at which they are harvested. They are the flower buds of the clove tree just before bursting into blossom.' Photograph stamped on the reverse with 'Photograph on loan. Dorien Leigh Ltd.'

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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Zanzibar cloves are packed in matting bags and sent to destinations in all parts of the world, 1933 - 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/8/1/3/7
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180 x 160 mm. The man in the picture is stencilling 'London' as the port of destination for this batch of cloves.

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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Zanzibar Constitutional Conference opens in London, 1962-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/632
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126 x 203 mm. Mr Reginald Maudling, the Colonial Secretary, speaks at the opening of the Zanzibar Constitutional Conference at Lancaster House.

Dates: 1962-03
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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Zanzibar Constitutional Conference opens in London, 1962-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/633
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131 x 204 mm. Mr. Reginald Maudling, the Colonial Secretary, pictured with the Earl of Perth, (left) Minister of State, Colonial Office, and the Secretary General of the Conference, at the opening of the Zanzibar Constitutional Conference at Lancaster House.

Dates: 1962-03
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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Zanzibar Constitutional Conference opens in London, 1962-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/634
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124 x 204 mm. Sir George Mooring, the Resident in Zanzibar, speaks at the opening of the Zanzibar Constitutional Conference at Lancaster House, London. Also in the picture are Mr. Maudling (extreme right) with the Earl of Perth, Minister of State, Colonial Office, and on the other side Mr. Lawrence, Mr Dalton and Mr. Robertson (left to right).

Dates: 1962-03
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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Zanzibar Constitutional Conference opens in London, 1962-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/635
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155 x 201 mm. Sheikh Muhammad Shamte Hamadi (left) and Sheikh Ibuni Saleh are seen at the opening of the Zanzibar Constitutional Conference at Lancaster House, London.

Dates: 1962-03
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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Zanzibar Constitutional Conference opens in London, 1962-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/636
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155 x 201 mm. Pictured at the opening of the Zanzibar Constitutional Conference at Lancaster House, London are, left to right, Sheikh A.A.R. Baalawy, Mr. Lawrence, and Mr. Dalton.

Dates: 1962-03
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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Zanzibar Constitutional Conference opens in London, 1962-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/637
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155 x 201 mm. Pictured at the opening of the Zanzibar Constitutional Conference at Lancaster House are, left to right, Sheikh Juma Aley, Sheikh Ali Musin, and Sheikh Muhammad Shamte.

Dates: 1962-03
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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Zanzibar Constitutional Conference opens in London, 1962-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/638
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157 x 203 mm. Pictured at the opening of the Zanzibar Constitutional Conference at Lancaster House are, left to right Mr. Wool-Lewis, Mr. Rustom Sidhwa, and Bwana Abeid Karume.

Dates: 1962-03
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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Zanzibar Constitutional Conference opens in London, 1962-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/639
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155 x 202 mm. Pictured at the opening of the Zanzibar Constitutional Conference at Lancaster House, are, left to right, Mr. Morgan and Mr. Rushford.

Dates: 1962-03
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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Zanzibar correspondence of Edmund Roberts (1828) and Charles Ward (1850-1851), 1950 - 1970

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 126/10/8
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Published and unpublished works on African history written by Gray, accompanied by research notes from archives and secondary sources.

Dates: 1950 - 1970
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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Zanzibar craftsmanship, Zanzibar Exhibition, August 1905, 1905-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468D/21
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232 x 171 mm. A view looking along one of the exhibition sheds and showing display walking sticks, inlaid boxes, combs and mounted animal horns.

Dates: 1905-08
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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Zanzibar craftsmanship, Zanzibar Exhibition, August 1905, 1905-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468D/30
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207 x 151 mm. A similar view to Y30468D/21 but also showing a huge carved elephant (which won a first prize for Messrs. da Silva Bros) at the right of the print.

Dates: 1905-08
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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Zanzibar. Destemming the buds, 1933 - 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/8/1/2/21
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140 x 90 mm. Postcard.

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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Zanzibar. Destemming the buds, 1933 - 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/8/1/2/23
Scope and Contents

140 x 90 mm.

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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Zanzibar, details of inflorescence, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/8/1/1/13
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90 x 135 mm. Postcard.

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).
 Sub-Fonds

Zanzibar diary of the U.M.C.A., 1962

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 113/51
Scope and Contents

'Extracts from the Zanzibar diary of the Universities Mission to Central Africa 1864-1909', 69 pages with a title page and note. The extracts are in two sections, 1864-1888 and 1888-1909.

Dates: 1962
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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Zanzibar Exhibition buildings, Mnazi Mmoja, 1905

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468D/9
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232 x 173 mm. A view showing the rows of thatched stands, draped with Union Jacks and red Zanzibar flags, erected in the Mnazi Mmoja recreation park for the Zanzibar Exhibition of 1905. The exhibition, largely organised by R.N. Lynne, was officially opened by the Sultan on 16 Aug. See 'Zanzibar Gazette', 23 Aug. 1905.

Dates: 1905
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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Zanzibar Exhibition grounds, Mnazi Mmoja, August 1905, 1905-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30468D/22
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233 x 171 mm. A view showing a number of exhibition sheds with lines of flags flying above and visitors walking around the stalls.

Dates: 1905-08
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).