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Simla (inhabited place)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 152 Collections and/or Records:

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India, 1931 - 1937

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/3/16
Scope and Contents

An undated 16mm black-and-white cinefilm without sound. Busy street scenes, farming scenes, elephant rides, coastal scenes and a view of a mountain range. A note on the film can reads: 'India B&W original. Hyderabad. Jaipur. Simla. Delhi'.

Dates: 1931 - 1937
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: With the exception of RCMS 20/3/1, the cinefilms may be viewed online with the University of Cambridge Streaming Media Service at: http://www.sms.cam.ac.uk/collection/1532657 For copyright reasons, researchers wishing to view RCMS 20/3/1, (Colonial Cinemagazine 29, Colonial Film Unit, 1950) should make an appointment with the RCS Librarian to view the film in Cambridge University Library. Email: rcs@lib.cam.ac.uk.
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India, 1931 - 1937

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/3/17
Scope and Contents An undated 16 mm, black-and-white cinefilm, without sound. A label on the film reel reads: 'India B&W copy. NW Frontier. Kashmir. Palampur. Simla'.0 - 4sec. People in a field of tall cereal grass, pulling nets over the crop.04sec - 09sec. Women, youths and children walking in the road, some carrying loads on their heads.09sec - 14sec. Views of the Khyber Pass, near Landi Kotal - rocky mountainsides, with buildings/fortifications/outlook posts at points along the...
Dates: 1931 - 1937
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: With the exception of RCMS 20/3/1, the cinefilms may be viewed online with the University of Cambridge Streaming Media Service at: http://www.sms.cam.ac.uk/collection/1532657 For copyright reasons, researchers wishing to view RCMS 20/3/1, (Colonial Cinemagazine 29, Colonial Film Unit, 1950) should make an appointment with the RCS Librarian to view the film in Cambridge University Library. Email: rcs@lib.cam.ac.uk.
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India, 1931 - 1937

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/3/18
Scope and Contents

An undated 16mm black-and-white cinefilm without sound. Busy street scenes, farming scenes, elephant rides, coastal scenes and a view of a mountain range. Several scenes of Qutub Minar, Delhi, of road trips, street vendors, shikar and fly fishing. A note on the film can reads: 'India B&W original. Hyderabad. Jaipur. Simla. Delhi'.

Dates: 1931 - 1937
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: With the exception of RCMS 20/3/1, the cinefilms may be viewed online with the University of Cambridge Streaming Media Service at: http://www.sms.cam.ac.uk/collection/1532657 For copyright reasons, researchers wishing to view RCMS 20/3/1, (Colonial Cinemagazine 29, Colonial Film Unit, 1950) should make an appointment with the RCS Librarian to view the film in Cambridge University Library. Email: rcs@lib.cam.ac.uk.
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Indian diary, 1901-06-24 - 1901-09-19

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 124/3/1
Scope and Contents

The diary (59 leaves) describes Christy's travels in India after he resigned his civil medical appointment at Satara on 26 June, and while he was seeking other work. He visited Bombay, Agra, Simla, Lahore and Quetta. It also includes 11 pages of clinical notes.

Dates: 1901-06-24 - 1901-09-19
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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[Indian man at The Priory], 1933

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/11/145
Scope and Contents

51 x 51 mm.

Dates: 1933
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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[Indian man at The Priory], 1933

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/11/146
Scope and Contents

51 x 49 mm.

Dates: 1933
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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[Indians in Simla Hills], 1937

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/14/81
Scope and Contents

88 x 62 mm.

Dates: 1937
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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Jessie Auchinleck & Anthony, 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/19/58
Scope and Contents

107 x 141 mm. Two people standing in front of car outside the Public Subscription Library, probably at Simla.

Dates: 1940
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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Lakkar Bazaar - Simla, 1936

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/15/117
Scope and Contents

82 x 55 mm. A street scene containing a row of shops, with people milling around outside.

Dates: 1936
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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[Mashobra mela], 1932

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/11/54
Scope and Contents

95 x 71 mm. A crowd of people at the mela (festival).

Dates: 1932
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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[Mashobra mela], 1932

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/11/55
Scope and Contents

95 x 71 mm. A crowd of people at the mela (festival).

Dates: 1932
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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[Mashobra mela], 1932

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/11/60
Scope and Contents

50 x 75 mm. A crowd of people, probably at the Mashobra mela (festival).

Dates: 1932
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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Mashobra mela, 1932

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/11/61
Scope and Contents

93 x 69 mm. A man and a woman at the mela (festival).

Dates: 1932
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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[Mashobra mela], 1932

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/11/62
Scope and Contents

48 x 74 mm. A crowd of people, probably at the mela (festival).

Dates: 1932
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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[Mashobra mela], 1932

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/11/64
Scope and Contents

51 x 75 mm. A crowd of people, probably at the mela (festival).

Dates: 1932
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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[Mashobra mela], 1932

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/11/65
Scope and Contents

75 x 51 mm. A group of people, probably at the mela (festival).

Dates: 1932
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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[Mashobra mela], 1932

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/11/68
Scope and Contents

51 x 75 mm. A crowd of people at the mela (festival).

Dates: 1932
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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[Mashobra mela], 1932

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/11/71
Scope and Contents

50 x 75 mm. A crowd of people, probably at the mela (festival).

Dates: 1932
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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Millie, Albert Croad, Beryl Griffin, Kenneth Mitchell, Simla 1938, 1938

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/12/111
Scope and Contents

100 x 60 mm. A group photograph, with mountains in the background.

Dates: 1938
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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Mountains and clouds, looking south from Simla., 1860 - 1869

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022I/71
Scope and Contents

291 x 242 mm. Part of the ‘Simla in winter series’. Photograph by Bourne, no. 1762.

Dates: 1860 - 1869
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).
 Fonds

Panorama of Simla

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 86
Scope and Contents

The panorama is approximately 3810 x 534 mm. in size. An accompanying note indicates that it was painted from sketches in Rugby during the 1860s. As the panorama includes Christ Church, completed in 1854, the sketches may have dated from after the death of Lady Tennant's husband.

Dates: 1865
Conditions Governing Access: 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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[Path in Simla Hills], 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/10/65
Scope and Contents

53 x 78 mm.

Dates: 1931
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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Pic-nic among the trees at Annandale, 1860 - 1869

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022E/21
Scope and Contents

238 x 296 mm. View looking through the pines towards a group of bungalows outside the nearest of which a group of Europeans is seated picnicking among the trees, with jampan bearers standing to one side. The area around Annandale, to the north of the town, was a favourite place of recreation and the location of the Simla race-course. Bourne no. 1797.

Dates: 1860 - 1869
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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[Puppy], 1935-06-28

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/15/74
Scope and Contents

50 x 47 mm. A puppy held by a man. The photograph is part of a set taken in Simla and Delhi, but there is no indication of which image relates to which location.

Dates: 1935-06-28
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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[Puppy], 1935-07-28

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/15/75
Scope and Contents

53 x 38 mm. A puppy held by a man. The photograph is part of a set taken in Simla and Delhi, but there is no indication of which image relates to which location.

Dates: 1935-07-28
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).