Egyptian scenes

Scope and Content

Loose photographs, measuring approximately 204 x 190 mm, with handwritten captions on their borders (shortened for this catalogue). The prints show scenes, mainly archaeological, in Egypt.

Administrative / Biographical History

Donald McLeish was a commercial photographer active in the Middle East and England during the 1920s. He took many views in Egypt in the 1920s.

Access Information

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).

Note

Includes index.

Other Finding Aids

A catalogue of the collection can be found on ArchiveSearch.

Alternative Form Available

This collection is available on microfiche: Africa, fiche numbers 15.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Prints are in generally good condition.

Conditions Governing Use

Please contact the Smuts Librarian for South Asian and Commonwealth Studies for further details of the copyright holder.

Additional Information

This collection level description was entered by PJ using information from the original typescript catalogue.

McLeish, Donald, 1879-1950, photographer