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Contact information for Cambridge University Library Special Collections departments is given below. For further details, and information on visiting and using the collections, please see the webpage of the relevant department and the Library’s Admissions webpages.
Bible Society
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Email: bslib@lib.cam.ac.uk
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Email:mss@lib.cam.ac.uk
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South Asian, Tibetan and Southeast Asian
Tel: +44 (0)1223 333040
Email: southasian@lib.cam.ac.uk
Taylor-Schechter Genizah Research Unit
Tel: +44 (0)1223 333122/333129
Email: genizah@lib.cam.ac.uk
Re: Changi civilian internment digital project
I have been doing research to gather the archives of the Changi civilian internees.
I have reconstruct the sporting lives of the internees published in the International Journal of the History of Sport.
Lim Peng Han and Mohd Salleh Aman. 2015. The sporting lives of Governor Shenton Thomas and the European men internees at Changi prison during the Japanese occupation of Singapore, 1942-45, International Journal of the History of Sport, 31 (6), 644 – 665.
I have researched for such sources of information in Singapore, New Zealand and know there is a lot more in the UK. Is there an interest from to library to the other bibliographic information on other parts of the world? Can I apply for the Mumby Fellowship to make a study of the Changi internees’ records at Cambridge University?
Best wishes,
Lim Peng Han (PhD)
Hello. I am searching for my deceased father and family members When I googled his name your web site appeared to contact. Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. His name was Ronald Unnsworth Reynolds. Born UK 1911. Businessman convention declaration Ronald Unsworth Reynolds was employed in Mills department of Jardine Matheson Shanghai 1938 to 1952. Wife Stella. Son Paul and daughter Angela. Also lived in Mount Royal, Montreal. LAstupdate I had he had overstayed visa in the sixties in Manilla. Thanking you in advance for any information. KInd Regards Vivian Parent
Hi Vivian Parent,
I think we’re related. As my father was also Ronald Unsworth Reynolds. Born in the UK 1911.
He married my mother, they meet in Manila. Then they migrated to Australia, which is where I was born. My name is Felipe Reynolds. I’ve 2 siblings Bryan and Lolita. Were all old now, so I imagine that you are too?
I lived in the UK from 1994 till 2000. I even worked on the Blackpool Pier for a theatre production. Whilst there I was thinking if my dad(and yours) ever roamed those streets. As I know he was born near there.
I’d love to chat more. Please respond if you also would?
Hi,
I recently came across this article ‘Conservation of Indian miniatures’ – Posted on 24 April 2015 by Rachel Rowe on your website. Along with this lovely article ‘An English sailor’s rare collection of paintings shines a light on life in 19th century India’.
I work with the Asian Heritage Foundation and we are looking to source Mica paintings. This is a long short but any information would be extremely helpful regarding the same.
Saumya, there are two sets of mica paintings currently on auction at this link below. One set is traditional mica paingings, and the other is a set of overlay or metamorphose mica paintings, which are intended to be an interactive set covering the accompanying painted background.
https://internetauctionmanagement.hibid.com/catalog/107046/wilton-ct-antiques-auction/
I believe there are sketches by the 17th Neapolitan arist Salvator Rosa available to view on application. Is this so and , if so, how does one arrange to view?
Many thanks
We’re not aware of any at the University Library, but the Fitzwilliam Museum may have some.
I am currently writing about the John Bonham case described by Sally Kent in the blog. I am curious to know whether transcripts of the case can be accessed.
I am currently writing about the Jebu War of May 1892, in AMay 1892 in Nigeria before it became a colony.
I am interested in locating a photograph. The commanding officer Colonel Francis C Scot in the company of all other officers with the cannons behind them on the battlefield were with the Ijebu who came to surrender in their midst.
The copy that was in existence locally in Nigeria had been swept off in a flash flood about fifty years ago.
I shall be very grateful if you can assist me to locate it anywhere;
Thank you very much for assisting me.
I am still awaiting a reply and pictures of the Jebu campaign of 1892 in West Africa, if you can help.
Hello there. Does your enquiry relate to material held in the Royal Commonwealth Society collections? If so, it would be best if you could contact them directly, at rcs@lib.cam.ac.uk. Best wishes, Liam Sims (Rare Books Specialist)
Hi
I have just found out that my deceased Father served with the Royal West African Frontier Force , I have no knowledge of his service , and just one photograph.
His name was Eric George Butterworth, sergeant ,
Any information would be gratefully received
Eric Butterworth jr
Hi. I was hoping you would be able to help us. I am the Chairman of the Friends of Teignmouth Cemetery and we have recently discovered the grave of James Madder Tinline whose story we are now researching. I noticed that he appears in your “Portraits of Fellows of the Royal Colonial Institute” Portrait Album 2, 1883-1885 (File Ref: GBR/0115/RCS/RCI/1/2) and was wondering if you would be able to email us a copy of his portrait. Kind Regards, Neil Howell
Hello there. Information about imaging is found on our website (https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/departments/chil), where there is an online order form. There is also an email address if you have any specific queries about the process. Best wishes, Liam Sims (Rare Books Specialist)