Typical architecture -- Fouta Toro (Johnson, n.d.)
Scope and Contents
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
General
The conical mud structures with straw roofs are located around the courtyard. Usually, each of the wives has one, and there is one for the unmarried young men of the family. In the foreground sits the baggage of the daughter of the houseowner. She just arrived from another village and unloaded the donkey that was carrying her belongings. The houseowner himself is standing in the background.
Library Details
Part of the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies Repository
Main Library, 5th Floor, East Tower
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Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-467-3084
africana@northwestern.edu