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Aerial view of Lagos, looking towards the northwest from a point over the docks at Apapa

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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

General

Location: Nigeria

The Marina runs along the shore of Lagos Island (with the Customs area on the near side), from approximately Lake Street at the left to Abibu Oki at the right. Carter Bridge connects the island to Iddo, with Ebute Metta and the mainland beyond

Item categories: City views; Views from above

Library Details

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

Contact:
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