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Spectators

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

[African spectators gathering around a group of African children.  Some men are standing with staffs, near the children.  Staff have either a white flag or a black fuzzy item attached to the top.]

 Item — Photograph 35: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 35
Scope and Contents

Title supplied by cataloger, no information provided on image to transcribe. ; 35 ; SA-35 -- Verso

Dates: ca. 1935-1977
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / South Africa / General

[African spectators gathering around a group of African children.  Some men are standing with staffs, near the children.  Staffs have either a white flag or a black fuzzy item attached to the top.]

 Item — Photograph 34: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 34
Scope and Contents

Title supplied by cataloger, no information provided on image to transcribe. ; 34 ; SA-34 -- Verso

Dates: ca. 1935-1977
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / South Africa / General

ANOTHER MILESTONE IN NIGERIAN HISTORY

 Item — Photograph 88: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 88
Scope and Contents

(16) ; D.W.4729.- ; Some of the spectators. ; ISSUED BY THE WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE, REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE, ACCRA, GOLD COAST, BRITISH WEST AFRICA.--Recto ; WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE OF THE  REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE; P.O. Box 555 ; ACCRA GOLD COAST WEST AFRICA ; Photograph No. D.W. 4729 ; CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. ; 115.13.6 ; GH-84 -- Verso

Dates: ca. 1935-1977
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / Ghana

AU RUANDA-URUNDI.

 Item — Photograph 36: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 36
Scope and Contents

Les danseurs du Mwami du Ruanda.  Ces danseurs sont des jeunes gens choisis dans les meilleurs familles de la noblesse Watutsi.  Ils sont réputés pour la beauté de leurs danses dont l'execution parfaite demande de nombreuses années d'apprentissage. ; Photo C. Lamote ; Identification: Localité et Territoire: Nyanza ; Résidence du Ruanda. ; N° 31.407/17. ; Congopresse. ; Reproduction libre, sauf pour cartes postales, gravures, etc.--Verso

Dates: ca. 1935-1977
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / Ruanda-Urundi

AU RUANDA-URUNDI.

 Item — Photograph 18: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 18
Scope and Contents

Le stade d'Usumbura. A l'arrière-plan, l'école des filles. ; Photo C. Lamote. ; Identification: Localité et Territoire: Usumbura Résidence de l'Urundi. ; Nº 32.130/28. ; Conogopresse ; Reproduction libre, sauf pour cartes postales, gravures, etc. ; 18 ; RU-18--Verso

Dates: ca. 1935-1977
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / Ruanda-Urundi

ELECTION OF A PARAMOUNT CHIEF, SIERRA LEONE.

 Item — Photograph 17: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 17
Scope and Contents

(3) ; D.W.4696.- ; Assessor Chiefs adjudicating on a point of Native Law. ; ISSUED BY THE WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE, REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE, ACCRA, GOLD COAST, BRITISH WEST AFRICA.--Recto ; WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE OF THE  REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE; P.O. Box 555 ; ACCRA GOLD COAST WEST AFRICA ; Photograph No. D.W. 4696 ; CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. ; 17 ; SL-17 -- Verso

Dates: ca. 1935-1977
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / Sierra Leone

[Group of African children surrounding an African man with a large drum.  They are surrounded by African adults, some who are holding some sort of stick instrument.]

 Item — Photograph 33: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 33
Scope and Contents

Title supplied by cataloger, no information provided on image to transcribe. ; 33 ; SA-33 -- Verso

Dates: ca. 1935-1977
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / South Africa / General

INTER-COLONIAL ATHLETICS MEETING, LAGOS, 1947-04-19

 Item — Photograph 34: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 34
Scope and Contents

(14) ; D.W.4498.- ; 2nd change-over in 4 x 880 yards relay won by the Gold Coast in 8 minutes 25.1 seconds. (Nigerian Record). ; ISSUED BY THE WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE, REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE, ACCRA, GOLD COAST, BRITISH WEST AFRICA.--Recto ; WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE OF THE  REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE; P.O. Box 555 ; ACCRA GOLD COAST WEST AFRICA ; Photograph No. D.W. 4498 ; CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. ; 34 ; NI-159 -- Verso

Dates: 1947-04-19
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / Nigeria / Welfare, Athletics

INTER-COLONIAL ATHLETICS MEETING, LAGOS, 1947-04-19

 Item — Photograph 36: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 36
Scope and Contents

(12) ; D.W.4496.- ; E.A. Jagha (Warri and Nigeria) long jumping. ; ISSUED BY THE WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE, REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE, ACCRA, GOLD COAST, BRITISH WEST AFRICA.--Recto ; WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE OF THE  REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE; P.O. Box 555 ; ACCRA GOLD COAST WEST AFRICA ; Photograph No. D.W. 4496 ; CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. ; 36 ; NI-161 -- Verso

Dates: 1947-04-19
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / Nigeria / Welfare, Athletics

INTER-COLONIAL ATHLETICS MEETING, LAGOS, 1947-04-19

 Item — Photograph 38: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 38
Scope and Contents

(10) ; D.W.4494.- ; L.C. Ekpetu (Warri & Nigeria) pole-vault winner at 11 feet. ; ISSUED BY THE WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE, REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE, ACCRA, GOLD COAST, BRITISH WEST AFRICA--Recto ; WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE OF THE  REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE; P.O. Box 555 ; ACCRA GOLD COAST WEST AFRICA ; Photograph No. D.W. 4494 ; CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. ; 38 ; NI-163 -- Verso

Dates: 1947-04-19
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / Nigeria / Welfare, Athletics

INTER-COLONIAL ATHLETICS MEETING, LAGOS, 1947-04-19

 Item — Photograph 39: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 39
Scope and Contents

(9) ; D.W.4493.- ; C.A. Ibisi (Onitshe & Nigeria) clearing last flight to win high hurdles in 15.4 sec from S.O. Kadiri (Nigeria) nearest camera. ; ISSUED BY THE WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE, REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE, ACCRA, GOLD COAST, BRITISH WEST AFRICA.--Recto ; WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE OF THE  REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE; P.O. Box 555 ; ACCRA GOLD COAST WEST AFRICA ; Photograph No. D.W. 4493 ; CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. ; 39 ; NI-164 -- Verso

Dates: 1947-04-19
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / Nigeria / Welfare, Athletics

INTER-COLONIAL ATHLETICS MEETING, LAGOS, 1947-04-19

 Item — Photograph 42: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 42
Scope and Contents

(6) ; D.W.4490.- ; M.O, Olaniran (Ogbamosho & Nigeria) shot put winner at 37 feet 10 1/2ins. in action. ; ISSUED BY THE WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE, REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE, ACCRA, GOLD COAST, BRITISH WEST AFRICA.--Recto ; WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE OF THE  REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE; P.O. Box 555 ; ACCRA GOLD COAST WEST AFRICA ; Photograph No. D.W. 4490 ; CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. ; 42 ; NI-167 -- Verso

Dates: 1947-04-19
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / Nigeria / Welfare, Athletics

INTER-COLONIAL ATHLETICS MEETING, LAGOS, 1947-04-19

 Item — Photograph 43: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 43
Scope and Contents

(4) ; D.W.4488.- ; J.T.Owoo (Accra & Gold Coast) winner of high jump at 6 feet. ; ISSUED BY THE WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE, REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE, ACCRA, GOLD COAST, BRITISH WEST AFRICA.--Recto ; WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE OF THE  REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE; P.O. Box 555 ; ACCRA GOLD COAST WEST AFRICA ; Photograph No. D.W. 4488 ; CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. ; 43 ; NI-168 -- Verso

Dates: 1947-04-19
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / Nigeria / Welfare, Athletics

INTER-COLONIAL ATHLETICS MEETING, LAGOS, 1947-04-19

 Item — Photograph 45: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 45
Scope and Contents

(2) ; D.W.4486.- ; March Past of the Nigerian team. ; ISSUED BY THE WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE, REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE, ACCRA, GOLD COAST, BRITISH WEST AFRICA.--Recto ; WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE OF THE  REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE; P.O. Box 555 ; ACCRA GOLD COAST WEST AFRICA ; Photograph No. D.W. 4486 ; CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. ; 45 ; NI-170 -- Verso

Dates: 1947-04-19
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / Nigeria / Welfare, Athletics

INTER-COLONIAL ATHLETICS MEETING, LAGOS, 1947-04-19

 Item — Photograph 46: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 46
Scope and Contents

(1) ; D.W.4485.- ; March Past of the Gold Coast Team. ; ISSUED BY THE WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE, REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE, ACCRA, GOLD COAST, BRITISH WEST AFRICA.--Recto ; WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE OF THE  REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE; P.O. Box 555 ; ACCRA GOLD COAST WEST AFRICA ; Photograph No. D.W. 4485 ; CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. ; 46 ; NI-171 -- Verso

Dates: 1947-04-19
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / Nigeria / Welfare, Athletics

Ovambo

 Item — Photograph 2: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 2
Scope and Contents

2 ; SW-2--Verso

Dates: ca. 1935-1977
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / Southwest Africa

Ovambo Dance. Back [illegible word] a solo turn.

 Item — Photograph 5: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 5
Scope and Contents

5 ; SW-5--Verso

Dates: ca. 1935-1977
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / Southwest Africa

Presentation of New Colours to the Tanganyika Battalions of the King's African Rifles.  Pitcure shows His Excellency the Governor, Sir Edward Twining, G.C.M.G., M.B.E., accompanied by Representatives of the Army and their staffs arrive at Dar es Salaam's New Airport for the ceremony.

 Item — Photograph 16: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 16
Scope and Contents

[Title supplied by captions document] ; PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT ; TANGANYIKA OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH ; No. T.P. 5599/246 ; Not to be published without written permission ; 16 ; TA-16--Verso

Dates: ca. 1935-1977
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / Tanganyika

SPILLS AND THRILLS AT MOTOR CYCLE TRIALS

 Item — Photograph 51: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 51
Scope and Contents (2) ; D.W.4578.- ; Leaving the main road at Ikeja the competitors followed a cross-country course to Isheri Village, crossed the river and continued along a bush path on the other side. ; ISSUED BY THE WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE, REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE, ACCRA, GOLD COAST, BRITISH WEST AFRICA.--Recto ; WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE OF THE  REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE; P.O. Box 555 ; ACCRA GOLD COAST WEST AFRICA ; Photograph No. D.W. 4578 ; CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. ; 50 ;...
Dates: ca. 1935-1977
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / Nigeria / Welfare, Athletics

SPILLS AND THRILLS AT MOTOR CYCLE TRIALS

 Item — Photograph 52: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 52
Scope and Contents (3) ; D.W.4579.- ; At the river, the riders had to search in two feet of water for the submerged end of a pontoon bridge by which they crossed the river.  It was here that several riders came to grief.  Lieut. Lewman, (Nigeria Signals) is seen entering the river. ; ISSUED BY THE WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE, REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE, ACCRA, GOLD COAST, BRITISH WEST AFRICA.--Recto ; WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE OF THE  REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE; P.O. Box 555 ; ACCRA GOLD COAST...
Dates: ca. 1935-1977
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / Nigeria / Welfare, Athletics