Leeward Islands (island group)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 149 Collections and/or Records:
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[Group at Government House, St. John's], 1913-03 - 1913-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011E/50
Scope and Contents
218 x 281 mm. A group photograph of Princess Marie Louise's party and Bell taken on the steps of Government House. Apart from Bell and Princess Marie Louise, members of this group have not been individually identified, but probably include the following figures mentioned by Bell: Mabel Hawkes, her lady-in-waiting; Benyon, her equerry; Clowes, a friend; Alice Harrington-Stuart from St. Vincent, who also accompanied the Princess on a tour of the Gold Coast; and Mrs. Gideon Myrray, Alice...
Dates:
1913-03 - 1913-04
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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Harbour of St. John's [i.e. Saint Johns], 1912
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011E/22
Scope and Contents
285 x 203 mm. A view looking across the harbour to the town of St. John's from Rat Island. Overlooking the town are the twin towers of the Cathedral.
Dates:
1912
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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H.M.A.S. 'Melbourne' - sham attack on St John's [i.e. Saint Johns], Feb. 1915, 1915-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011J/19
Scope and Contents
139 x 82 mm. Showing a group of unidentified officers gathered round a motor car during the mock attack on St. John's, Antigua.
Dates:
1915-02
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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I and Lady Edeline Strickland - Opening of Fed Co. Mar. 1903, 1903-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011G/113
Scope and Contents
102 x 73 mm. Showing Bell (in uniform) and Lady Edeline Strickland (1870-1918) standing outside the Council Chambers in St. Johns Antigua for the opening of the Federal Council on March 22 1903. Lady Strickland was the eldest daughter of the 7th Earl de la Warr and wife of Gerald Strickland, Governor of the Leeward Islands 1902-04.
Dates:
1903-03
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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Inscription on a door at English Harbour [i.e. Saint Johns] dockyard done by H.M. King George V in 1883, 1914 - 1915
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011J/3
Scope and Contents
109 x 87 mm. The inscription reads 'A Merry Xmas 2 you all' and was painted by the then Prince George of Wales when he visited Antigua while serving as a Lieutenant on H.M.S. Canada. A newspaper cutting in Y3011E reproduces this photograph, crediting it to Dr Louis W. Sambon. That paper dates the painting 1884, although a letter from Sandringham confirms Bell's date: 'I have laid before the King your letter of the 19th December to Lord Stamfordham, together with the photograph ... His...
Dates:
1914 - 1915
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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[Inspecting Guard of Honour, Saint Johns, Antigua, 28.9.14], 1914-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011J/6
Scope and Contents
125 x 98 mm. Showing Bell standing in front of a Guard of Honour of the Antigua Volunteers commanded by Major Ledeatt, on his return from leave.
Dates:
1914-09
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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Interior of Cathedral in St John's [i.e. Saint Johns], Antigua, 1879 - 1913
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y307G/25
Scope and Contents
187 x 126 mm. A view in the cathedral looking along the nave towards the pulpit and altar. The title is taken from the pencilled caption on the back of the print.
Dates:
1879 - 1913
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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Jack Walpole, 1913 - 1914
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011E/61
Scope and Contents
88 x 88 mm. Showing Jack Walpole standing on the steps of Government House, St. John. No biographical details concerning Walpole have been found, but he may be the Jack frequently mentioned in Bell's letters who came to Antigua to convalesce in December 1912: 'I found that the Lear trio had arrived alright the day before and were comfortably installed at Govt. House. They were all looking well but poor Jack has, since then, had one of his rather bad attacks. The doctor told Nell that...
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).
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Leeward and Windward Islands Conference, 1959-06-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/304
Scope and Contents
150 x 200 mm. Photo shows: Sir Alexander Williams, Governor of the Leeward Islands (second left), Sir Colville Deverell, Governor of the Windward Islands and Mr. Alan Lennox Boyd, Secretary of State for the Colonies.
Dates:
1959-06-26
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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Leeward and Windward Islands Conference, 1959-06-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/305
Scope and Contents
150 x 204 mm. Photo shows: Mr Alan Lennox-Boyd, the Secretary of State for the Colonies with Sir Grantley- Adams, the Prime Minister of the West Indies Federation.
Dates:
1959-06-26
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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Leeward and Windward Islands Conference in London, 1959-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/301
Scope and Contents
154 x 203 mm. Seen at the opening session of the Constitutional Conference which opened in Lancaster House are delegates from the Federal Government of the West Indies. From right to left are: Sir Grantley Adams, C.M.G., Q.C., Prime Minister of the West Indies Federation; Mr. G.D.G. La Corbiniere, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade and Industries, and Mr. R.L. Bradshaw, Federal Minister of Finance.
Dates:
1959-06
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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Leeward and Windward Islands Constitutional Conference in London, 1959-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/302
Scope and Contents
154 x 204 mm. The Secretary of state for the Colonies, Mr. Alan Lennox-Boyd, (second from right) presides at the opening session of the Leeward and Windward Constitutional Conference. On the Colonial Secretary’s right is Mr. Julian Amery, M.P., Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office, with left to right, Mr. W.E. Jacobs, Attorney General, Leeward Islands; Sir Alexander Williams, Governor of the Windward Islands.
Dates:
1959-06
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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Leeward and Windward Islands Constitutional Conference Opens, 1959-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/COI/A/300
Scope and Contents
155 x 202 mm. In this picture the Prime Minister of the West Indies Federation, Sir Grantley Adams (standing left centre) is seen addressing the delegates from the Leeward and Windward Islands and from the Federal Government of the West Indies at the opening session of the conference.
Dates:
1959-06
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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Leeward Islands, 1971 - 1972
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham GG
Scope and Contents
Contains slides covering most of the major islands of the group, both associated states and dependent territories. One relates to Marnham's official duties, the launch given to St Kitts in 1972.
Dates:
1971 - 1972
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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Leeward Islands and Mauritius, 1914 - 1919
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011J
Scope and Contents
A scrapbook album containing prints of various sizes by various photographers. The majority of the prints are captioned in Bell's hand. They relate to his period as Governor of the Leeward Islands, which ended in 1915; visits to England and South Africa; and, from plate 33 onwards, his Governorship of Mauritius, to which he was appointed in 1915.
Dates:
1914 - 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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Leeward Islands: detailed programmes for tour, 1959-04
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/HAIS 6/42
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of Lord Hailes as Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Federation of the West Indies, 1958-1962, showing, in fascinating detail, the working out of this experiment in federation. There are numerous papers relating to Lord Hailes's long tenure of office as Assistant, Deputy Chief, and finally Chief, Whip and these include many letters from his fellow Conservatives showing the high esteem in which they held him.Amongst the...
Dates:
1959-04
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Individual closures of files are indicated in the catalogue.
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Leewards: copies of addresses of welcome and other papers, 1959-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/HAIS 6/43
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of Lord Hailes as Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Federation of the West Indies, 1958-1962, showing, in fascinating detail, the working out of this experiment in federation. There are numerous papers relating to Lord Hailes's long tenure of office as Assistant, Deputy Chief, and finally Chief, Whip and these include many letters from his fellow Conservatives showing the high esteem in which they held him.Amongst the...
Dates:
1959-04
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Individual closures of files are indicated in the catalogue.
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Leewards: correspondence and papers, 1960-08 - 1961
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/HAIS 6/51
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of Lord Hailes as Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Federation of the West Indies, 1958-1962, showing, in fascinating detail, the working out of this experiment in federation. There are numerous papers relating to Lord Hailes's long tenure of office as Assistant, Deputy Chief, and finally Chief, Whip and these include many letters from his fellow Conservatives showing the high esteem in which they held him.Amongst the...
Dates:
1960-08 - 1961
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Individual closures of files are indicated in the catalogue.
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Leewards: correspondence on the tour, 1961-02 - 1961-03
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/HAIS 6/46
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of Lord Hailes as Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Federation of the West Indies, 1958-1962, showing, in fascinating detail, the working out of this experiment in federation. There are numerous papers relating to Lord Hailes's long tenure of office as Assistant, Deputy Chief, and finally Chief, Whip and these include many letters from his fellow Conservatives showing the high esteem in which they held him.Amongst the...
Dates:
1961-02 - 1961-03
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Individual closures of files are indicated in the catalogue.
File
Leewards: detailed programme with final press releases, 1961-02 - 1961-03
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/HAIS 6/49
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of Lord Hailes as Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Federation of the West Indies, 1958-1962, showing, in fascinating detail, the working out of this experiment in federation. There are numerous papers relating to Lord Hailes's long tenure of office as Assistant, Deputy Chief, and finally Chief, Whip and these include many letters from his fellow Conservatives showing the high esteem in which they held him.Amongst the...
Dates:
1961-02 - 1961-03
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Individual closures of files are indicated in the catalogue.
File
Leewards: draft press releases, programmes, etc, 1961-02 - 1961-03
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/HAIS 6/47
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of Lord Hailes as Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Federation of the West Indies, 1958-1962, showing, in fascinating detail, the working out of this experiment in federation. There are numerous papers relating to Lord Hailes's long tenure of office as Assistant, Deputy Chief, and finally Chief, Whip and these include many letters from his fellow Conservatives showing the high esteem in which they held him.Amongst the...
Dates:
1961-02 - 1961-03
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Individual closures of files are indicated in the catalogue.
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Leewards: leaflets, notes, maps 1954 - prepared for tours, 1960 - 1961
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/HAIS 6/52
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of Lord Hailes as Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Federation of the West Indies, 1958-1962, showing, in fascinating detail, the working out of this experiment in federation. There are numerous papers relating to Lord Hailes's long tenure of office as Assistant, Deputy Chief, and finally Chief, Whip and these include many letters from his fellow Conservatives showing the high esteem in which they held him.Amongst the...
Dates:
1960 - 1961
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Individual closures of files are indicated in the catalogue.
File
Leewards: miscellaneous correspondence including thank you letters, 1959-04
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/HAIS 6/45
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of Lord Hailes as Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Federation of the West Indies, 1958-1962, showing, in fascinating detail, the working out of this experiment in federation. There are numerous papers relating to Lord Hailes's long tenure of office as Assistant, Deputy Chief, and finally Chief, Whip and these include many letters from his fellow Conservatives showing the high esteem in which they held him.Amongst the...
Dates:
1959-04
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Individual closures of files are indicated in the catalogue.
File
Leewards: speeches for tour, 1961-02 - 1961-03
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/HAIS 6/48
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of Lord Hailes as Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Federation of the West Indies, 1958-1962, showing, in fascinating detail, the working out of this experiment in federation. There are numerous papers relating to Lord Hailes's long tenure of office as Assistant, Deputy Chief, and finally Chief, Whip and these include many letters from his fellow Conservatives showing the high esteem in which they held him.Amongst the...
Dates:
1961-02 - 1961-03
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Individual closures of files are indicated in the catalogue.
File
Leewards: telegrams, programmes, general policy, 1959-04
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/HAIS 6/44
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of Lord Hailes as Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Federation of the West Indies, 1958-1962, showing, in fascinating detail, the working out of this experiment in federation. There are numerous papers relating to Lord Hailes's long tenure of office as Assistant, Deputy Chief, and finally Chief, Whip and these include many letters from his fellow Conservatives showing the high esteem in which they held him.Amongst the...
Dates:
1959-04
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Individual closures of files are indicated in the catalogue.