Lamido of Ngaoundere (Noss, n.d.)

Item — Box: 2, slide: 05.17.01

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Slides of Africa from various sources; these slides document a variety of topics such as agriculture, landscapes, city scenes, villages, architecture, industry, transportation, commerce, and people, from throughout Africa during the 20th century.

Dates

Majority of material found within 1960 - 2000

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations. To inquire about access to this collection, please contact the Herskovits Library at africana@northwestern.edu.

Extent

From the Collection: 99 Boxes (99 slide boxes.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Taken in 1956, while Cameroon was still under rule of the French. This is the Lamido, or Emir, of Ngaoundere viewing the performances. He is accompanied by his bodyguards (beside and behind him) and a messenger (kneeling below and to the left). In the background are French government officials, which include the Commandant and other local dignitaries. In the background and to the left are European businessmen and missionaries who were also invited to the festivities.