Aerial view of the Lagos Island and Lagos Lagoon, looking north
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No requestable containers
Scope and Contents
Collection consists chiefly of photographic prints and slides documenting early 20th century Nigeria.
Dates
- 1930 - 1972
Creator
- Duckworth, E. H., 1894-1972 (Photographer, Person)
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 view of the Marina across the front of the image extends from the General Hospital near the left edge, past the cable office to Government House and its gardens on the right. Prominent landmarks such as the Cathedral of the Holy Cross (rebuilt, but still with the original towers), King's College and the Race Course can be identified behind the Marina
Originally contained in an envelope (28N:74:t/DW_07680) with the caption "Air views about Lagos. Poor quality. Some printed for lantern lecture"
Item categories: Views from above; City views
Library Details
Part of the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies Repository
Main Library, 5th Floor, East Tower
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-467-3084
africana@northwestern.edu