Slides 1-800, 1954-1967
Scope and Contents
Includes slides with images from North Africa, West Uganda, Ghana, Morocco, Ruwenzori Mountains, Kilembe, Nigeria, Cameroon, Kasenya Plains, copper mines, Semliki River, West Sudan, East Africa, and Democratic Republic of the Congo (also known as Zaire). Slides depict the Ituri Forest, ciga wire drawing, Mbuti hunter, Mbuti rituals such as weddings, initiation dance, nkumbi ritual, and ritual doctors. Also includes Mbuti personal care such as checking for lice, honey gathering, recreational activities, and Camp Putnam with Anne Putnam; Ik village and Iks shown searching for food, herding sheep, fire making and other general activities. Also shows Iks after Turkana raid. General views of Africa includes copper mining activities, workers quarters, market, hospital and Lake Victoria, Moroccan coast and village. Also shows Makerere University at Kampala including Mosque, student buildings, and living quarters. Ghana (1954) shows independence speeches with Kwame Nkrumah. Includes shots from the filming of Mountains of the Moon and Joseph Towles and Colin Turnbull's apartment in New York, 1966.
Dates
- Creation: 1948-1988
Creator
- From the Collection: Towles, Joseph A. (Person)
- From the Collection: Turnbull, Colin M. (Person)
Language of Materials
Material is in English
Access Restrictions
This collection has restrictions to access. For more information, please read the collection inventory or contact the Avery Research Center: (843) 953-7609.
Extent
From the Series: 21.75 linear feet
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
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