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  • Document, Giovanni Contarini to Donato Soranzo

    Alternative Title
    Venice letter and Letter, Venice to Damascus, 1402
    Subject
    Earthquakes, Natural disasters, Buildings, Politics and government, and Crime
    Creator
    Contarini, Giovanni
    Contributor
    Soranzo, Donato
    Language
    lat
    Date created
    August 30, 1402
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Text
    Identifier
    Shelf Mark: Doc.Lat.7
    Extent
    1 page ; 22.5 x 30 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    Syria--Damascus and Italy--Venice
    Coordinates
    45.43713, 12.33265 and 33.5102, 36.29128
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Letter written in pen and brown (possibly iron gall) ink on linen chain-and-laid, medium weight, cream-coloured paper with watermark.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection
    Provenance
    The letter was donated to UVic by Brian Pollick in November 2018.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    personal correspondence, manuscripts (documents), letters (correspondence), transcripts, and correspondence
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2018-072
    Fonds Title
    Early Documents collection
    Fonds Identifier
    SC577
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Inventory: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/collections/medieval/doc-lat-7.phpArchival Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/early-documents-collection-2
    Date Digitized
    2021-11
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Betterlight/TTI at 600 DPI Tiff (1/20; 246; tone copy4; camera height 650) by PD. Migration metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context
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  • The survey of London : contayning the orignall, increase, moderne estate, and government of that city, methodically set downe : with a memoriall of those famouser acts of charity, which for publicke and pious uses have beene bestowed by many worshipfull citizens and benefactors, as also all the ancient and moderne monuments erected in the churches, not onely of those two famous cities, London and Westminster, but (now newly added) foure miles compasse

    Alternative Title
    The survey of London : contayning the orignall, increase, moderne estate, and government of that city, methodically set downe : with a memoriall of those famouser acts of charity, which for publicke and pious uses have beene bestowed by many worshipfull citizens and...
    Subject
    History, Early works, Social conditions, Cities and towns, Antiquities, Historic buildings, Architecture, Travel, Manners and customs, and Buildings
    Creator
    Dyson, Humphrey, -1633, Munday, Anthony, 1553-1633, and Stow, John, 1525?-1605
    Contributor
    Dyson, Humphrey, -1633, Munday, Anthony, 1553-1633, and Bourne, Nicholas, -1660
    Publisher
    London : Printed by Elizabeth Purslowe, and are to be sold by Nicholas Bourne, at his shop at the south entrance of the Royall Exchange, 1633.
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1633
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Text
    Identifier
    Call Number: DA680 S87 1633
    Extent
    8 unnumbered pages, 939 [that is 943], 29 unnumbered pages : coats of arms; 35 cm (folio)
    Edition
    [Fourth]
    Geographic Coverage
    England--London
    Coordinates
    51.50853, -0.12574
    Chronological Coverage
    16xx/17xx
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    The words "survey" and "London" in the title are xylographic; Leaf A1v bears the arms of London; Paging irregular; no. 527-534 repeated, no. 653-654 and 771-772 omitted; Text and register appear continuous despite pagination; Variant of title page...
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Early Printed Books Collection
    Provenance
    Gift of Janelle Jenstad (2014).
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    books
    Is Referenced By
    Indexed in: ESTC, S117597; STC (2nd ed.), 23345
    Date Digitized
    2013-05-03/2013-05-14
    Technical Note
    600 dpi TIFF. Scanned on Plustek by SC and KM. Metadata by JTP and KD.

  • Sylvester Block, 709 and 711 Yates Street, Victoria

    Subject
    Business enterprises, Buildings, and Streets
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1900s
    Rights Statement
    Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 photograph ; 25 x 21 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Victoria
    Coordinates
    48.4359, -123.35155
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Frank and Cecilia Sylvester Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    photographs and black-and-white photographs
    Archival Item Identifier
    Acc. No.: 2002-029, 3.2, 2001.006.26 OP
    Fonds Title
    Frank and Cecilia Sylvester family fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    AR281
    Is Referenced By
    Finding aid for archival fonds: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/uploads/r/university-of-victoria-archives/f/8/8/f886b5cc55cf3d9f7ad3c0b1b178a2824a6b0f46d38b0c930564e2a41b432532/Sylvester_Frank_AR281_FIND.pdf
    Date Digitized
    2008-01-22
    Technical Note
    600 dpi tif, Epson GT-15000 scanner, scanned by CDW. Metadata by KD.

  • Empress Hotel (before 1910 addition)

    Subject
    Historic buildings, Empress Hotel (Victoria, B.C.), and Buildings
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    approximately 1908
    Rights Statement
    Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 photograph ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on board 19 X 13 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Victoria
    Coordinates
    48.4216, -123.3685
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Frank and Cecilia Sylvester Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    photographs and black-and-white photographs
    Archival Item Identifier
    Acc. No.: 2002-029, 3.1, 1997.117.1 OP
    Fonds Title
    Frank and Cecilia Sylvester family fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    AR281
    Is Referenced By
    Finding aid for archival fonds: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/uploads/r/university-of-victoria-archives/f/8/8/f886b5cc55cf3d9f7ad3c0b1b178a2824a6b0f46d38b0c930564e2a41b432532/Sylvester_Frank_AR281_FIND.pdf
    Date Digitized
    2008-01-21
    Technical Note
    600 dpi tif, Epson GT-15000 scanner, scanned by CDW. Metadata by KD.

  • Victoria street, unidentified

    Subject
    Streets, Cathedrals, and Buildings
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    approximately 1908
    Rights Statement
    Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 photograph ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on board 19 X 13 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Victoria
    Coordinates
    48.4359, -123.35155
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Frank and Cecilia Sylvester Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    black-and-white photographs and photographs
    Archival Item Identifier
    Acc. No.: 2002-029, 3.1, 1997.117.6 OP
    Fonds Title
    Frank and Cecilia Sylvester family fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    AR281
    Is Referenced By
    Finding aid for archival fonds: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/uploads/r/university-of-victoria-archives/f/8/8/f886b5cc55cf3d9f7ad3c0b1b178a2824a6b0f46d38b0c930564e2a41b432532/Sylvester_Frank_AR281_FIND.pdf
    Date Digitized
    2008-01-21
    Technical Note
    600 dpi tif, Epson GT-15000 scanner, scanned by CDW. Metadata by KD.

  • View of Victoria from Parliament Buildings

    Alternative Title
    View of Victoria, BC taken from the Legislative building
    Subject
    Dwellings, Buildings, and Cities and towns
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    approximately 1908
    Rights Statement
    Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 photograph ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on board 19 X 13 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Victoria
    Coordinates
    48.41963, -123.3703
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Frank and Cecilia Sylvester Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    photographs and black-and-white photographs
    Archival Item Identifier
    Acc. No.: 2002-029, 3.1, 1997.117.5 OP
    Fonds Title
    Frank and Cecilia Sylvester family fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    AR281
    Is Referenced By
    Finding aid for archival fonds: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/uploads/r/university-of-victoria-archives/f/8/8/f886b5cc55cf3d9f7ad3c0b1b178a2824a6b0f46d38b0c930564e2a41b432532/Sylvester_Frank_AR281_FIND.pdf
    Date Digitized
    2008-01-21
    Technical Note
    600 dpi tif, Epson GT-15000 scanner, scanned by CDW. Metadata by KD.

  • Shawnigan Lake Hotel

    Subject
    Lakes, Buildings, Timber, Hotels, and Forests and forestry
    Creator
    British Columbia. Timber and Forestry Branch
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1913
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    Original Number: 678
    Extent
    1 photograph
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Shawnigan Lake
    Coordinates
    48.65055, -123.64494
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Timber and Forestry Branch Photo Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    captions, black-and-white photographs, and photographs
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2009-035; Item: 19.3
    Fonds Title
    Timber and Forestry Branch photograph collection
    Fonds Identifier
    SC449
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/timber-and-forestry-branch-photograph-collection
    Date Digitized
    2012-08
    Technical Note
    Metadata by KD.

  • Elsie Allan - First World War photograph album

    Subject
    Cities and towns, World War (1914-1918), War horses, Buildings, Landscapes, Soldiers, Military training camps, and Ships
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1914 to 1918
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 album (45 pages) ; 22 x 14 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    Ontario--Petawawa and British Columbia--Victoria
    Coordinates
    48.4359, -123.35155 and 45.89452, -77.28007
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Victoria to Vimy First World War Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    black-and-white photographs, photographs, and photograph albums
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 1980-P-02
    Fonds Title
    Elsie Allan collection
    Fonds Identifier
    AR001
    Is Referenced By
    Archival Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/elsie-allan-theatre-collection
    Technical Note
    Metadata by KB. Migration metadata by KD.

  • Shoal Bay - Victoria, V.I.

    Subject
    Trees, Forests and forestry, Bays, Buildings, Boats and boating, and Timber
    Creator
    British Columbia. Timber and Forestry Branch
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1914
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    Original Number: 483
    Extent
    1 photograph
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--East Thurlow Island and British Columbia--East Thurlow Island--Shoal Bay
    Coordinates
    50.45953, -125.36508
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Timber and Forestry Branch Photo Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    photographs, black-and-white photographs, and captions
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2009-035; Item: 19.1
    Fonds Title
    Timber and Forestry Branch photograph collection
    Fonds Identifier
    SC449
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/timber-and-forestry-branch-photograph-collection
    Date Digitized
    2012-08
    Technical Note
    Metadata by KD.

  • News Paper Cuttings of Our Buildings, No. 01

    Alternative Title
    News Paper Cuttings of Our Buildings (No. 1)
    Subject
    Architecture, Architects, Hudec, László, 1893-1958, and Buildings
    Creator
    Hudec, László, 1893-1958
    Language
    eng and ger
    Date created
    1918 to 1945
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 scrapbook ; 28 x 36 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    China--Shanghai
    Coordinates
    31.22222, 121.45806
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Hard-bound scrapbook, also includes 26 loose sheets of sketches in front
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    László Hudec Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    clippings (information artifacts), articles, black-and-white photographs, architectural drawings (visual works), scrapbooks, sketches, and newspaper clippings
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 1996-022, Subseries: Scrapbooks, File: 2.64
    Fonds Title
    László Hudec fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    SC132
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/laszlo-hudec-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2022-06-21/2022-07-20
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Betterlight TTI (1/20; 246; Copy4Stops; camera 1100) at 600 DPI TIFF by PD. Metadata by KD.Every effort was made to move, turn, or unfold clippings where possible but throughout this scrapbook, much of the newsprint is extremely brittle and we did not unfold...