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Two story building with decorative railing and metal roof; arcaded single-story building to the immediate left, building with metal roof to the immediate right, 1947-06

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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

Dates

  • 1947-06

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 inscription atop the door into the two-story building appears to read "… ni Nuba chamber". The door bears a circular emblem with an illegible inscription

Originally contained in an envelope (2N:33:t/DW_01978) with the caption "Okitipupa. Road makers, Cycle, House, Barber, Tin smith"

Item categories: City views; Building exteriors

Library Details

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

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