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Carousels 15-21, Slides 5590-6234: Ciga Wire Drawings and Joseph Towles' African Experiences, circa 1970s

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Scope and Contents

Includes a continuation of ciga wire drawing slides. Also shows Towles' first trip to Zaire (present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo) and first meeting with the Mbuti, 1970. Various slides include Makerere University, Uganda countryside, cathedrals, Towles' living quarters in Uganda, Camp Putnam, and other scenes of village life.

Dates

  • Creation: 1948-1988

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

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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