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
140 x 190
General
Label for Nigeria magazine attached, dated 3/4/1939
Inscribed: in ink: "21"; typed label with text: "A tandem cycle in use at Maiduguri. Such bicycles built for two people are often seen in England but are very rare in Nigeria. They might well be used in connection with a bicycle taxi service. Hercules and other high-class tandem cycles can be purchased from John Holt & Co., Ltd. (See page ) Photograph by W.H. Large"; 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