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Guangdong (province)

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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 54 Collections and/or Records:

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Inauguration of Sun Yat Sen, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011B(LS)/221
Scope and Contents

A view showing crowds of Chinese carrying banners and placards in the streets of Canton. A photograph presumably taken at Sun Yat Sen's first accession to power in China in 1911.

Dates: 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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[Junks on the Canton [i.e. Chu] River], 1908 - 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011B(LS)/212
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A view showing junks on the river with mountains on the farther shore.

Dates: 1908 - 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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[Junks on the Canton [i.e. Chu] River], 1908 - 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011B(LS)/213
Scope and Contents

A good head-on view of a junk on the Chu River.

Dates: 1908 - 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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Looking left along the Shameen: showing some Canton River steamers, 1909-01 - 1909-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4488
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate. [No print]. Missing.

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
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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Medley of traffic in Canton, 1908 - 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011B(LS)/218
Scope and Contents

A view showing rickshaws and a motor car in a Canton street.

Dates: 1908 - 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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Missing. The English Church on the Shameen, Canton, 1909-01 - 1909-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4490
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate. [No print].

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
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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Old wall within the grounds of the British Yamen, 1909-01 - 1909-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4499
Scope and Contents

Half-plate. [Showing rough ground with a tall tree beside the old wall with carving at the top].

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
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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On the Shameen : Canton, 1909-01 - 1909-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4485
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format).

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
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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Outside the entrance to the British Yamen, Canton City, 1909-01 - 1909-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4500
Scope and Contents

Half-plate. [Showing a path with ?shops along the right and two people carrying baskets on yokes in the distance ].

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
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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River front, Canton, 1908 - 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011B(LS)/217
Scope and Contents

A view showing the large and crowded settlement on the river frontage at Canton.

Dates: 1908 - 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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Sun Building Canton, 1908 - 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011B(LS)/219
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A view from the river showing business premises on the waterfront with moored boats in the foreground. The large Sun Building in the centre of the slide is presumably named after Sun Yat Sen.

Dates: 1908 - 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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The English Bridge, Shameen, Canton, 1909-01 - 1909-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4483
Scope and Contents

[No print]. Missing.

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
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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The Flowery Pagoda, Canton, 1909-01 - 1909-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4477
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From top of City Wall : 8 of the 9 storeys are visible form here. The British Yamen is to the right beyond the two B.A. masts. [View over rooftops].

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
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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The Flowery Pagoda, seen over the wall of the British Yamen, Canton, 1909-01 - 1909-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4498
Scope and Contents

Half-plate. [No print]. Missing.

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
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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The Sports Ground, Shameen, Canton, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 19/4468
Scope and Contents

Landscape format. [Showing uniformed men standing around outside tall buildings on the right].

Dates: 1909
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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Victoria Hotel, 1909-01 - 1909-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4493
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). English Hotel on the British Concession, Shameen, Canton. This looks on to the creek close to the English Bridge. [Showing person with dogs walking past the hotel with potted plants in front].

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
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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View along the Shameen from the British Consular steps, 1909-01 - 1909-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4486
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). [Showing two men standing at the top of the steps on the right, with trees behind, and boats in the water below].

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
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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View along top of City Wall, Canton, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 19/4471
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Landscape format. Showing buildings above the (hidden) gateway; in diatance to left note twin spires of the French cathedral within the city.

Dates: 1909
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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View from Canton City Wall, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 19/4470
Scope and Contents

Landscape format. Looking over suburb roofs - shows one of the new fire lookouts.

Dates: 1909
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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View from same part of wall, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 19/4474
Scope and Contents

Looking south across suburb and showing three pawn shops.

Dates: 1909
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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View from the same part of the Wall, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 19/4472
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Landscape format. Looking towards the Flowery Pagoda, and on the extreme left the Kus-yam-san, or Queen of Heavens mountain, and the five storeyed pagoda. [View over roof tops].

Dates: 1909
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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View from the Shameen, Canton, 1909-01 - 1909-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4491
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Quarter-plate (landscape format). In front of the English Church : showing Sampan life.

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
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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View from top of five-storeyed pagoda : Canton, 1909-01 - 1909-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4479
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Half-plate (landscape format). City Wall [right], Queen of Heavens mountain and Temple [back right], French Cathedral (within the city) with two spires [centre distance], note the water buffalos here [below mountain to left of path]. (Fisher). [Rooftops in the foreground].

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
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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View from top of five-storeyed pagoda : Canton, 1909-01 - 1909-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4480
Scope and Contents Half-plate (landscape format). View from top of five-storeyed Pagoda : - goes to the left of previous view with which it joins to make 4480/4479 panorama. The Pearl River [a thin strip visible in far distance], The Normal College for training Chinese teachers: a recently new (6 months) building on site of the old examination cells [left back, white with black roof], Chines Govt. cement works (on island of Honam) [centre back in mists]; the mint lies to the left but is, I think, outside the...
Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
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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View of Mount of Queen of Heaven and temple, 1909-01 - 1909-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4481
Scope and Contents

From top of five-storeyed pagoda. [Houses in the foreground].

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
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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