Looking toward island of Gorée (Johnson, 1975)

Item — Box: 16, slide: 35.04.03

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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

The island is situated in the bay about 3 miles east of the mainland. It is fairly small island, half of it low-lying, half a cliff. This part has been used as a fortress for many centuries. Often in its history, the fortress has changed hands among the major European powers fighting for position in West Africa. It played a role in the slave trade of the 19th century. The boat goes back and forth between the island and Dakar, until late at night. Goree is pleasant place to visit. It has a good climate, being surrounded by the sea.