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Entrance to the former house of Dr. Henry Carr at 7 Tinubu Square, Lagos: portico with Ionic columns and pediment

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection consists chiefly of photographic prints and slides documenting early 20th century Nigeria.

Dates

  • 1930 - 1972

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

To inquire about access to this collection, please contact the Herskovits Library at africana@northwestern.edu.

Extent

From the Collection: 96 Boxes

From the Collection: 4 trunks

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Related Materials

  • 7N:23:c:2 shows the entire building
  • The background of 13N:32:t:2 shows the building's location in Tinubu Square

    • General

    Location: Nigeria

    The house stood on Tinubu Square just to the south of the Methodist Church

    The sign above the door reads "British Council. Books Department"

    Originally contained in an envelope (7N:22:t/DW_03053) with the caption "Lagos pictures. Old Arch Elephant House. Tinubu. Henry Carr's house Tinubu. Car. E.H.D. Roof of palm. I"

    Item category: Building details

    Library Details

    Library Details

    Part of the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies Repository

    https://www.library.northwestern.edu/libraries-collections/herskovits-library/
    Contact:
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