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Africa

Title
Africa [graphic].
Publication
[1927?]-1991.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Cauvin, André, 1907-
  • Dummett.
  • Higgins, Chester.
  • Schalek, Alice, 1874-1956.
  • Smith, Roger.
  • British Information Services.
  • International News Photos (New York, N.Y.)
  • United States. Office of War Information.
Description
  • 855 items (2.3 cu. ft., 6 boxes); 30 x 21 cm. and smaller.
  • 313 photographic prints : gelatin silver, b&w ;
  • 484 photographic prints : gelatin silver, b&w ;
  • 5 photographic prints : col. ;
  • 36 photographic postcards : gelatin silver, b&w ;
  • 17 photomechanical prints : b&w, one col. ;
Summary
Collection depicts aspects of life in parts of East, West, South and Central Africa, primarily during the 20th century colonial period.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Publicity photographs – 1940-1989.
  • Portrait photographs – 1920-1999.
  • Group portraits – 1920-1999.
  • Gelatin silver prints – 1920-1999.
  • Dye coupler prints.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Some photographs bear photographer's or photo agency's handstamp on verso. Some items bear handwritten captions on verso or recto; some items bear printed captions on verso or recto; many items have printed or typewritten captions attached to verso. Some items are mounted; some items are mounted back to back. Some items bear cropping and/or retouching marks; some items are cropped; some items are duplicates.
  • Collection contains work by Andre Cauvin, British Information Services, Chester Higgins, Alice Schalek, and Roger Smith, among others.
Terms of Use (note)
  • Some items are restricted; permission of the copyright holder is required for duplication.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Finding aid available;
Call Number
Sc Photo Africa
OCLC
NYPG06-F767
Title
Africa [graphic].
Imprint
[1927?]-1991.
Terms Of Use
Some items are restricted; permission of the copyright holder is required for duplication.
Indexes
Finding aid available; folder level control.
Local Note
Negatives exist for some images.
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Added Author
Cauvin, André, 1907- Photographer
Dummett. Photographer
Higgins, Chester. Photographer
Schalek, Alice, 1874-1956. Photographer
Smith, Roger. Photographer
British Information Services.
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.)
United States. Office of War Information.
Research Call Number
Sc Photo Africa
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