Bibliographic Details
Main Creator:	C. Evans Photographer
Summary:	Contains photographs of various locations in Kimberley, South Africa, including a portrait of a group of soldiers with the caption 'Siege of Kimberley' and the De Beers diamond mine, including the west end compound where workers were housed, a conning tower and de Beers village. Also includes photographs of the Kimberley sanatorium, market square, and hospital. De Beers Mining Company was founded by Cecil Rhodes in 1888 and first began mining diamonds in Kimberley, South Africa. It grew to dominate the diamond industry following consolidation with other mining companies. more
In collection:	Holroyd-Smyth Family Papers, 1618-1965
Format:	Photo
Language:	English
Published / Created:	[ca.1900]
Subjects:	Holroyd-Smyth family > Pictorial works De Beers Consolidated Mines Kimberley (South Africa) Photographic prints > 1900-1910
Notes:	Physical description: 3 folders, 11 photographic prints.
Arrangement:	Sub-fonds.