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Pwani (region)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 470 Collections and/or Records:

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An African medicine man, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/5/7
Scope and Contents

205 x 245 mm. The caption continues: 'A client undergoing the operation of 'cupping.' In this photograph the shaving of the hair and the beeswax tips to the horns can be clearly seen.'

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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An African medicine man, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/5/8
Scope and Contents

200 x 250 mm. The caption continues: 'The cupping horns must be carefully chosen to fit each client. The 'doctor' has about a score from which to make his selection. The spear is more a badge of office than anything else and has no part in the actual operations of the 'doctor.'

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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An African medicine man, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/5/9
Scope and Contents

235 x 200 mm. The caption continues: 'After the sucking of air from the horn and final sealing with beeswax it is very tightly attached to the skin. Removal is only made possible by piercing the wax plug with a needle (shown here).'

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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An African medicine man, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/5/10
Scope and Contents

235 x 200 mm. The caption continues: '"I am sure my client will quickly recover!" Despite the absence of modern psychology this 'doctor' believes in checking his patients and giving them an optimistic outlook.'

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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An African medicine man, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/5/11
Scope and Contents

205 x 250 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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An African medicine man, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/5/12
Scope and Contents

230 x 200 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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An African policeman, 1930 - 1964

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/11/24
Scope and Contents

125 x 185 mm.

Dates: 1930 - 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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An African tribesman making a fish trap, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/3/26
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 mm. The caption continues: 'Wicker lobster pots are a feature of all English seaside resorts. The African makes considerable use of wicker traps for all kinds of fish in river, lake and sea.'

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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An Arab and his donkey, 1933 - 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/1/28
Scope and Contents 160 x 195 mm. The caption continues: 'This photograph illustrates what might be described as 'an agricultural partnership.' Many of the Arabs in the country districts carry on business as copra makers and small shopkeepers. The donkey is an essential partner in the business for it is used for the transport of agricultural produce to town and the replenishment of supplies for the shop from the markets of the town.' The image has been bordered with liquid paper. Photograph stamped on the...
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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An Arab Dhow sailor passes through the narrow streets of Zanzibar, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/1/14
Scope and Contents

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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An Arab 'Ngoma' or dance in progress., 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/10/35
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 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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An Arab 'Ngoma' or dance in progress. In the centre of the ring sword dancers perform.', 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/10/34
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 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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An Arab sword dance, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/10/27
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 mm. The caption continues: 'The chorus who provide singing or drumming are seen in the background whilst the performers who indulge in mock fights are seen in the foreground. To the right side of the crowd at the back can be seen one of the small round shields which are generally made of rhino hide.'

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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An avenue of clove trees at the entrance to Kizimbani, 1933 - 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/8/1/1/26
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 mm. Showing carts pulled by ox ascending a tree-lined road. The caption continues: 'This plantation of mature clove trees was established about 1875 following the disastrous hurricane of 1875.'

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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An early morning scene in the Zanzibar fruit market, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/9/8
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 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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An East African coastal dhow, 1933 - 1947

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/4/33
Scope and Contents

155 x 210 mm. The caption continues: 'These dhows ply up and down the east of Africa carrying timber and merchandise.'

Dates: 1933 - 1947
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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An East African coastal dhow, 1933 - 1947

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/4/45
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 mm. The caption continues: 'Dhows of this type operate between the various ports of East Africa carrying passengers as well as merchandise. For their size they carry a very large area of sail.'

Dates: 1933 - 1947
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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An Indian 'Duka' in one of the narrow streets of Zanzibar, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/9/5
Scope and Contents

160 x 210 mm. The caption continues: 'An immense variety of stock is held by these ... dealers who sit throughout the day at their shop entrances awaiting custom.'

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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An Indian fruit shop, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/9/2
Scope and Contents

160 x 200 mm. The caption continues: 'The variety and quality of fruit in this shop in the fruit market gives some idea of the fertile productivity of the Zanzibar soils. In this picture can be seen pineapples, oranges, grapefruit, limes, bananas, custard apple, papaws etc. The largest pineapple can be purchased for 6d.'

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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An Indian instructs his son in the art of keeping books, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/5/3
Scope and Contents

150 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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[An Indian pot maker at work], 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/3/3
Scope and Contents

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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An Indian pot maker at work, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/3/4
Scope and Contents

160 x 210 mm. The caption continues: 'Nearly all domestic water in rural areas is drawn from wells and carried in earthenware pots.'

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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An Indian potter at work, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/3/6
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 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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An Indian shop, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/9/6A
Scope and Contents

165 x 210 mm. The caption continues: 'With his varied stock all neatly set out this Indian 'Duka' keeper patiently awaits the next customer.'

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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An Indian wheelwright constructs his cart wheels of local timber, 1930 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/3/1
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 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).