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Three visitors to the Lagos Boys' Holiday Camp standing outdoors near the 'House on the Hill', 1943-09-17

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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

Dates

  • 1943-09-17

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

One of a series of images found in an envelope with the caption "Camp photos. Spring 1944. Small". Despite this inscription, these photographs probably record the visit to the Camp, and Igbosere, of Oliver Stanley, Secretary of State for the Colonies, on September 12, 1943 (Times 1943-09-17, page 3)

Bishop Leslie Gordon Vining is the man wearing a clerical collar

Item categories: Lagos Boys' Holiday Camp; People

Library Details

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

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