Photographic print
Scope and Contents
Collection consists chiefly of photographic prints and slides documenting early 20th century Nigeria.
Dates
- 1930 - 1972
Creator
- From the File: 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
Physical Description
150 x 158
General
Inscribed: in black pencil: "Cowries"; in black pencil: "8771-20"; 'photograph copyright by E.H. Duckworth' stamp (type 1); typed label with text: "Produce for sale in the food market at Awka. In this district and in many others of Ibo country cowry shells are often used isntead of coins when small purchases are made"; in black pencil: "N129"; in ink: "(12)"
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