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Women

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 69 Collections and/or Records:

African women working in the cashew nut factory at Kilifi

 Item — Photograph 26: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 26
Scope and Contents

147/19 ; PHOTOGRAPH BY KENYA INFORMATION OFFICE PLEASE QUOTE REF. No. ; 26 ; KE-26--Verso

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

African women working in the cashew nut factory at Kilifi

 Item — Photograph 27: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 27
Scope and Contents

147/20 ; PHOTOGRAPH BY KENYA INFORMATION OFFICE PLEASE QUOTE REF. No. ; 27 ; KE-27--Verso

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

African women working in the cashew nut factory at Kilifi

 Item — Photograph 28: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 28
Scope and Contents

147/21 ; PHOTOGRAPH BY KENYA INFORMATION OFFICE PLEASE QUOTE REF. No. ; 28 ; KE-28--Verso

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

[An African man and women work with bricks under thatched roof pavillion.]

 Item — Photograph 183: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 183
Scope and Contents

Title supplied by cataloger, no information provided on image to transcribe. ; A58 ; 115.16.3.5 ; GH-180 -- Verso

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

[An African man standing near an entrance to a round building as an African women is coming out of the building.]

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

Issued by the State Information Service Office ; Union of South Africa ; Uitgereik Deur Die Staatsinligtingskantoor ; Unie Van Suid-Afrika ; Photo/Foto DR.23 [last number illegible] ; 18 ; SA-88--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 / Transkei, Zwelitsha, Xhosa, Zulu

[An African women standing, wrapped in a blanket with, with a long smoking pipe.]

 Item — Photograph 1: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 1
Scope and Contents

Title supplied by cataloger, no information provided on image to transcribe. ; Transkei ; Xhosa ; 1 ; SA-71--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 / Transkei, Zwelitsha, Xhosa, Zulu

AU RUANDA-URUNDI., 1949-02

 Item — Photograph 4: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 4
Scope and Contents Comme les travaux d'aiguille en Europe, la confection de petits objets en vannerie est au Ruanda-Urundi un des passe-temps favoris des femmes de condition aisée.  Tous les travaux, souvent d'une grande finesse et décorés de motifs traditionnels, sont exécutés avec l'aide d'un seul outil, un petit couteau appelé "uruhindu", dont notre photo montre le maniement. ; Photo: J. MULDERS ; Nº 31.257/3 ; Congopresse ; Reproduction libre avec ou sans mention d'origine. ; Tous droits réservés pour...
Dates: 1949-02
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / Ruanda-Urundi

AU RUANDA-URUNDI., 1949-01

 Item — Photograph 7: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 7
Scope and Contents Emma Bakayishongo, sister of the Murami of Ruanda.  Characteristic type of the Mututsi people--the aristocracy of Ruanda-Urundi. lcyanganga "banded"--Recto ; Ses traits et expressife, son crâne allongé, sa haute stature, font d"Emma Bakayishonga, soeur du Mwâmi (sultan) du Ruanda, un type très pur de la race Mututsi qui forme l'aristocratie du pays.  Elle porte au front le bandeau "lcyanganga", insigna des femmes de chefs. ; Photo: J. MULDERS ; Nº 28.12/5 ; Congopresse ; Reproduction libre...
Dates: 1949-01
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 11: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 11
Scope and Contents

Rosalie Gicanda, femme du mwâmi (sultan) du Ruanda, porte sur le front le bandeau "icyanganga", insigne traditionnel des femmes de chef. ; Photo: A. VAN DEN HEUVEL. ; nº 28.12/9. ; Congopresse ; Reproduction libre avec ou sans mention d'origine. ; Tous droits réservés pour l'édition de cartes postales, gravures, etc... ; Enourmous Mental Capacity ; 11 ; RU-11--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 27: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 27
Scope and Contents

Jeune fille Watutsi, à la coiffure caractétistique. ; Photo C. Lamote. ; Identification: Localité et Territoire: Astrida Résidence: Ruanda. ; Nº28.12/11 ; Congopresse. ; Reproduction libre, sauf pour cartes postales, gravures, etc. ; 27 ; RU-27--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

Chicago Commission on Women's Affairs

 Collection
Identifier: MS126
Abstract

The Chicago, Illinois City Council established the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Women’s Affairs in 1984. This archive includes materials from the Chicago Commission on Women’s Affairs, including the Commission’s mission, procedures, minutes, first year accomplishments, and report to the Mayor for 1984.

Dates: 1984-1985
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / Chicago Commission on Women's Affairs

Construction d'un Village Modèle a Abongoua

 Item — Photograph 52: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 52
Scope and Contents

2517 ; 52 ; IC-52 -- Verso

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

Danseuses. MALINKÉ. o Yammoussokro

 Item — Photograph 24: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 24
Scope and Contents

2105 ; 24 ; IC-83--Verso

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

DEVELOPMENT OF GOVERNMENT LEPROSY SERVICE IN NIGERIA

 Item — Photograph 9: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 9
Scope and Contents

(9) ; D.W.4096.- ; This photograph taken at one of the 55 local centres shows: Women patients making baskets while awaiting treatment. ; 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. 4096 ; CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. ; 9 ; NI-41 -- Verso

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

DEVELOPMENT OF GOVERNMENT LEPROSY SERVICE IN NIGERIA

 Item — Photograph 13: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 13
Scope and Contents

(13) ; D.W.4104.- ; A corner of the women's town in the Settlement.  The whole settlement is laid out with gardens and avenues. ; 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. 4104 ; CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. ; 13 ; NI-45 -- Verso

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

Femmes de Filingué

 Item — Photograph 8: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 8
Scope and Contents

Femmes Kouafey ; Région de filingué ; 8 ; NF-8--Verso

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

Fête de l'Ô durmé en l'humeur du changement de genercilion [some words in title illegible]

 Item — Photograph 12: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 12
Scope and Contents

2168 ; 12 ; IC-71--Verso

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

[Four African women balancing containers on their head, one wearing a blanket.]

 Item — Photograph 6: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 6
Scope and Contents

Title supplied by cataloger, no information provided on image to transcribe. ; Issued by the State Information Service Office ; Union of South Africa ; Uitgereik Deur Die Staatsinligtingskantoor ; Unie Van Suid-Afrika ; Photo/Foto DR. 518 ; 6 ; SA-65--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 / Ndebele in Transvaal

Griqua women at Kokstad.

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

Photo No. R.88 Issued by the State Information Office, Pretoria. ; Foto No. R.88 Uitgereik Deur Die Staatsinligtingskantoor, Pretoria. ; Griekwa vrouens in Kokstad. ; Issued by the State Information Service Office ; Union of South Africa ; Uitgereik Deur Die Staatsinligtingskantoor ; Unie Van Suid-Afrika ; Photo/Foto R 88 ; SA-75--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 / Transkei, Zwelitsha, Xhosa, Zulu

[Group photograph of African men and women.], 1946-06-09

 Item — Photograph 11: Series Series 3
Identifier: Photograph 11
Scope and Contents

Title supplied by cataloger, no information provided on image to transcribe. ; 115.20.11 ; FT-11 -- Verso

Dates: 1946-06-09
Found in: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies / 008, Vernon McKay (1912-1988) Papers / Personal Papers / Photographs / French Togoland