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Lesotho (nation)

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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 232 Collections and/or Records:

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Basuto children, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/116
Scope and Contents

104 x 143 mm. Although uncredited in this album, an identical photograph credited to Killie Campbell is held in an album at the Killie Campbell Africana Library under the reference Album D34/001-197.Basutoland Customs.BRN 310846.

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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Basuto girls, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/110
Scope and Contents 126 x 128 mm. The caption continues: '...wear what they call "tetana", i.e. a deep fringe made of thin leaved weeds. These they tie round their waists. To make it they take a strip of skin cured and softened, cut this an inch wide, take a quantity of the weed, tear off the outer weeds, leaving only the middle. Women with well-greased hands roll this up and down their red-clayed thighs.' Although uncredited in this album, an identical photograph credited to Killie Campbell is held in an...
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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Basuto home (kraal), 1941

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/89
Scope and Contents

200 x145 mm. The caption continues: 'Surrounded by a screen made of reeds and poles, also surrounded by a slightly raised platform of clay. All spotlessly clean. Butha Buthe.' Although uncredited in this album, an identical photograph credited to [Lucy] Mignon Herring is held in an album at the Killie Campbell Africana Library under the reference Album D34/001-197. Basutoland Customs.BRN 310846.

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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Basuto horsemen, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/113
Scope and Contents 156 x 100 mm. The caption continues: 'with straw hats of different shapes made by themselves, wearing the brightly coloured Basuto blankets. These Basuto ponies are very sturdy and sure-footed, and are supposed to have Shetland pony blood from ponies brought out by the very early settlers, and taken by the Basutos in warfare.' Although uncredited in this album, an identical photograph credited to Killie Campbell is held in an album at the Killie Campbell Africana Library under the...
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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Basuto horsemen in traditional costume, 1963 - 1964

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30547A/23
Scope and Contents

150 x 107 mm. Showing a group of Basuto men on horseback wearing brightly patterned woven cloaks. The reverse of the photograph bears the stamp of the Public Relations Officer, Agricultural Department, Maseru.

Dates: 1963 - 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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Basuto hut in the Maluti Mountains, 1940 - 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011U/504
Scope and Contents

Showing a circular stone hut with thatched roof. Photograph by Margot Lubinski.

Dates: 1940 - 1949
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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[Basuto kraal], 1941

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/90
Scope and Contents 199 x 149 mm. The caption beneath the print reads: ' Part of the courtyard on the other side of the screen in the last picture [Y305O/89]. The walls of the hut are decorated, the pattern being made by the women's fingers. The ground is covered by clay. A grain basket is on the left. Near Butha Buthe. 1941.' Although uncredited in this album, an identical photograph credited to [Lucy] Mignon Herring is held in an album at the Killie Campbell Africana Library under the reference Album...
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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Basuto Kraal, 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/118
Scope and Contents 152 x 101 mm. The caption continues: 'showing stone and thatched hut, and a grass screen. This hut is part of a little village of Zulus who have kept to themselves amongst the Basuto people. They say they came when Chaka was overrunning Basutoland, and remained as refugees and allowed to live in peace by Mosheshoe. Between Maseru and Teyateyaneng. 1950.' Although uncredited in this album, an identical photograph credited to Killie Campbell is held in an album at the Killie Campbell...
Dates: 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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Basuto. Large grain basket, 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/96
Scope and Contents

201 x 150 mm. Although uncredited in this album, an identical photograph credited to Killie Campbell is held in an album at the Killie Campbell Africana Library under the reference Album D34/001-197. Basutoland Customs.BRN 310846.

Dates: 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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Basuto man astride his pony, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/111
Scope and Contents

152 x 103 mm. The caption continues: 'wears the Basuto made straw hat and patterned blanket.' Although uncredited in this album, an identical photograph credited to Killie Campbell is held in an album at the Killie Campbell Africana Library under the reference Album D34/001-197.Basutoland Customs.BRN 310846.

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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Basuto men making straw baskets, a men's job in their country, 1940 - 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011U/500
Scope and Contents

Photograh by Margot Lubinski.

Dates: 1940 - 1949
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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Basuto outer fence, made of thatching grass, and poles, neatly bound, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/114
Scope and Contents

154 x 107 mm. Although uncredited in this album, an identical photograph credited to Killie Campbell is held in an album at the Killie Campbell Africana Library under the reference Album D34/001-197.Basutoland Customs.BRN 310846.

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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Basuto people, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/108
Scope and Contents

202 x 151 mm. The caption continues: ' the man wearing the straw hat specially designed for wet weather. The openwork hat seen in other pictures is for fine days. There are usually Basuto hat makers in every district, who sell or barter their wares.' The photographer is unknown. An identical photograph is held in an album at the Killie Campbell Africana Library under the reference Album D34/001-197.Basutoland Customs.BRN 310846.

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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Basuto woman, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/92
Scope and Contents

151 x 200 mm. The caption continues: 'She wears her blanket even on the hottest days with a long, very fully gathered print skirt, and numerous petticoats. These blankets are specially made for the Basuto trade in Britain; a few are being made in South Africa now.' The photographer is unknown. An identical photograph is held in an album at the Killie Campbell Africana Library under the reference Album D34/001-197. Basutoland Customs.BRN 310846.

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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Basuto woman outside her hut, built in the old style, 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/107
Scope and Contents

152 x 189 mm. Although uncredited in this album, an identical photograph credited to Killie Campbell is held in an album at the Killie Campbell Africana Library under the reference Album D34/001-197.Basutoland Customs.BRN 310846.

Dates: 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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Basuto women returning from the fields, 1941

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/99
Scope and Contents

155 x 198 mm. The caption continues: ' with baskets of dung which will be used for fuel. Near Butha Buthe. 1941.' Although uncredited in this album, an identical photograph credited to [Lucy] Mignon Herring is held in an album at the Killie Campbell Africana Library under the reference Album D34/001-197. Basutoland Customs.BRN 310846.

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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Basutoland Constitutional Conference opens in London, 1964-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/57
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156 x 202 mm. This picture shows, from left to right: Chief Kelebone Nkuebe (Chairman of the College of Chiefs) the Paramount Chief, Mr J.T. Mapetla (chairman of the delegation), Professor D.V. Cowen (constitutional adviser to the delegation) and Mr. N. Mokhehle (Member of the Legislative Council and President of the Basutoland Congress Party).

Dates: 1964-04
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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Basutoland Constitutional Conference opens in London, 1964-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/58
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180 x 155 mm. This picture shows Mr. E. Leanya (left), Member of the Legislative Council and the Marema Tlou Freedom Party; and Chief Reentseng Griffith Lerotholi, Member of the Legislative Council and uncle of the Paramount Chief.

Dates: 1964-04
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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Basutoland Constitutional Conference opens in London, 1964-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/59
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202 x 156 mm. This picture shows Mr. Sandys greeting Mr. C.T.L. Chakela, who is a nominated member of the Legislative Council.

Dates: 1964-04
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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Basutoland Constitutional Conference opens in London, 1964-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/60
Scope and Contents 154 x 202 mm. This picture shows, from left to right: Chief Leabua Jonathan (Member of the Legislative Council and President of the Basutoland National Party), Mr. B.M. Khaketla (Member of the Executive Council associated with Health and Education, and Member of the Committee of the Marema Tlou Freedom Party), Mr. C.T.L. Chakela (Nominated Member of the Legislative Council) and Chief S.S Matete (Member of the Executive Council associated with Local Government and Chieftainship Affairs, and...
Dates: 1964-04
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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Basutoland Constitutional discussions in London, 1959-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/50
Scope and Contents

183 x 181 mm. Picture shows: right: The Paramount Chief Regent of Basutoland, Chieftainess Amelia Mantsebo Seeiso, OBE, talking to the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations, Lord Home.

Dates: 1959-03
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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Basutoland Constitutional discussions in London, 1959-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/51
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192 x 211 mm. Picture shows: right: The Paramount Chief Regent of Basutoland, Chieftainess Amelia Mantsebo Seeiso, OBE, arriving at the Commonwealth Relations office with Chief Leabua Jonathan, one of the delegates.

Dates: 1959-03
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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Basutoland Constitutional discussions in London, 1959-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/52
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127 x 126 mm. Picture shows Chief S.S. Matete of the Basutoland National Council, one of the delegates.

Dates: 1959-03
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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Basutoland Constitutional discussions in London, 1959-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/53
Scope and Contents

141 x 149 mm. Picture shows Chief George Bereng of the Basutoland National Council, one of the delegates.

Dates: 1959-03
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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Basutoland Constitutional discussions in London, 1959-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/54
Scope and Contents

138 x 140 mm. Chief Kelebone Nkuebe of the Basutoland National Council, one of the delegates.

Dates: 1959-03
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).