Saint John's (inhabited place)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 83 Collections and/or Records:
Item
Floating dock, 1908-09
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 11/2477
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). For repairing: a schooner in dock.
Dates:
1908-09
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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Fort Amherst Lighthouse and entrance, 1899 - 1911
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061A/58
Scope and Contents
201 x 152 mm. Showing the narrow harbour mouth of St John’s and the Lighthouse which stands on the site of the former fortification.
Dates:
1899 - 1911
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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Group of clergy in surplices in the open air, 1902 - 1912
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061E/68
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
An album of photographs, with some loose insertions, including an annotated map of 'St. John's N.F, 1905', relating to Newfoundland 1902-1912. Most are 100 x 80 mm., but in many cases only part is visible owing to the size and shape of the frame through which they are seen.The collection was studied by Professor Maurice and Mrs Shirley Scarlett in 1985; their information is embodied in the captions to nos. 3, 5-17, 30-51, 53, 55-56, 67, 69, 71, 74-75, 80, 82, 86, 90, 92-93, 95-101,...
Dates:
1902 - 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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Home Industry, Battery Road, City, 1899 - 1911
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061A/28
Scope and Contents
201 x 151 mm. Showing a woman laying out cod to dry on wooden flakes, with the harbour of St John’s in the background.
Dates:
1899 - 1911
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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Home Sweet Home, 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061D/1
Scope and Contents
A view of Saint John's.
Dates:
1934
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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In St. John's Habour, 1908-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 11/2450
Scope and Contents
Landscape format. Fishing boat, and behind a fish carrier which is just starting for Labrador with a cargo of fish.
Dates:
1908-09
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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It's a long way to Terra Nova, 1914
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061D/6
Scope and Contents
'S.S. Florizel' in St John's Harbour ready to sail for Europe.
Dates:
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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King's Birthday, 1908, 1908
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3070A/18
Scope and Contents
117 x 95 mm. A snapshot of Engineer Commander D.P. Green in full dress uniform and cocked hat standing on the deck of HMS 'Cornwall'.
Dates:
1908
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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King's Birthday, 1908. St. John's [i.e. Saint John's] Newfoundland, 1908
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3070A/17
Scope and Contents
119 x 94 mm. Showing three officers from HMS 'Cornwall' in full dress uniform and cocked hats, posing on the deck. They are from left to right: Engineer Commander D.P. Green, Captain W.R. Hall and Lieutenant F.W. Talbot-Ponsonby.
Dates:
1908
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
Lord Home’s trip to Eastern Canada, 1956, 1956-05-10 - 1956-06-04
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 389/2/3
Scope and Contents
Detailed diary written whilst Smedley visited parts of eastern Canada and Washington, DC, with Lord Home, Commonwealth Secretary, 1955-57 (circa 200 sheets).
Itineraries, dinner plans, tourist brochures, and prospectuses from the ‘British Newfoundland Corporation Limited, Montreal, May 1956’ and the ‘Quebec Labrador Iron Ore Company of Canada’ are also included.
Dates:
1956-05-10 - 1956-06-04
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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Newfoundland Cathedral, Clergy House to the right, 1905
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061A/5
Scope and Contents
173 x 105 mm. A view of the Gothic Church of England Cathedral designed by George Gilbert Scott, completed in 1885. The original building was gutted by the great fire of 1892 and this picture dates from around 1905 when the restoration work was completed.
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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No. 2041. Old time sealers forcing through the Narrows, 1880 - 1904
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061B/9
Scope and Contents
205 x 151 mm. Showing two steam vessels forcing their way through into the frozen harbour of St. John's.
Dates:
1880 - 1904
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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Overlooking the entrance to St. John's, Newfoundland, 1950 - 1967
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062E/3
Scope and Contents
A view from Queen’s Battery showing part of the entrance to St. John's harbour with Cape Spear, the easternmost part of North America, visible in the background.
Dates:
1950 - 1967
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Photographs of Canada
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Overlooking the 'Narrows', St. John's, Newfoundland, 1950 - 1967
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062E/1
Scope and Contents
A view from Queen's Battery looking over the harbour mouth of St. John's.
Dates:
1950 - 1967
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Photographs of Canada
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Parliament House, 1908-09
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 11/2484
Scope and Contents
Half-plate. St. John's, Newfoundland.
Dates:
1908-09
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).
Item
Parliament House, 1908-09
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 11/2485
Scope and Contents
Half-plate. St. John's, Newfoundland.
Dates:
1908-09
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).
Item
Possibly road near Donovan’s, just west of St John’s, 1902 - 1912
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061E/80
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
An album of photographs, with some loose insertions, including an annotated map of 'St. John's N.F, 1905', relating to Newfoundland 1902-1912. Most are 100 x 80 mm., but in many cases only part is visible owing to the size and shape of the frame through which they are seen.The collection was studied by Professor Maurice and Mrs Shirley Scarlett in 1985; their information is embodied in the captions to nos. 3, 5-17, 30-51, 53, 55-56, 67, 69, 71, 74-75, 80, 82, 86, 90, 92-93, 95-101,...
Dates:
1902 - 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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Possibly south side of St John’s Harbour, 1902 - 1912
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061E/6
Scope and Contents
West of Y3061E/5 and nearer the dry dock.
Dates:
1902 - 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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Probably the entrance to the Narrows, St John’s (looking out to sea), 1902 - 1912
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061E/7
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
An album of photographs, with some loose insertions, including an annotated map of 'St. John's N.F, 1905', relating to Newfoundland 1902-1912. Most are 100 x 80 mm., but in many cases only part is visible owing to the size and shape of the frame through which they are seen.The collection was studied by Professor Maurice and Mrs Shirley Scarlett in 1985; their information is embodied in the captions to nos. 3, 5-17, 30-51, 53, 55-56, 67, 69, 71, 74-75, 80, 82, 86, 90, 92-93, 95-101,...
Dates:
1902 - 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).
Item
Quidi Vidi (St John’s), 1902 - 1912
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061E/110
Scope and Contents
335 x 215 mm. Still occupied by fishermen at the time of the photograph, it is now a village (outpost) by the city.
Dates:
1902 - 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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Reid-Newfoundland Railway Station, St John’s, 1903 - 1911
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061A/18
Scope and Contents
202 x 151 mm. Showing the exterior of the railway station at Riverhead, designed by W.H. Massey, Chief Engineer of the Reid-Newfoundland Railway Company, and opened in 1903.
Dates:
1903 - 1911
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).
Item
Roman Catholic Cathedral, 1908-09
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 11/2486
Scope and Contents
Half-plate. St. John the Baptist, St. John's. Archbishop Hawley walking in front.
Dates:
1908-09
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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Saint John, Newfoundland , 1950 - 1967
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3062E/16
Scope and Contents
A view from the sea showing the Atlantic Sugar Refineries buildings.
Dates:
1950 - 1967
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Photographs of Canada
Item
Schooners landing, fish culling on wharf, 1899 - 1911
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061A/30
Scope and Contents
201 x 151 mm. Showing dockside workers sorting dried cod, with moored fishing vessels in the background.
Dates:
1899 - 1911
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).
Item
Signal Hill, 1908-09
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 11/2483
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). And entrance to St. John's Harbour.
Dates:
1908-09
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).