Photographic print
Scope and Contents
Collection consists chiefly of photographic prints and slides documenting early 20th century Nigeria.
Dates
- 1930 - 1972
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
153 x 205 on 164 x 215
General
Inscribed: typed label with text: "Kano street scenery: Empty petrol tins are still useful. A tin's life is only half over when the petrol or kerosene has been used. It is good for anything, from drainpipes and horse trappings to transporting native butter to the factory where it is purified and sent to help England's war effort"; in black pencil: "(Nigeria)"; in black pencil: "1079"; instructions for reproducing the image
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