Gold-mining Tanzania, 1939-11 - 1940-01
Scope and Contents
A 16 mm. colour film (9min 09sec). 'Tanganyka Territory' Tabora Region. Tanazania. Notes on the film read: 'Uvinza to Mpanda Goldfield. Nov. 1939. Musoma of Kagera. Jan 1939. Musoma. Jan 1940'. Workshop / factory indoor scenes. Men showing a large dead crocodile. Riverbank scenes of rope pulled ferry and women doing laundry. Men working the riverbed of several narrow water channels (races). Panners at work; fully laden ore waggons. Landscape near the gold mining plant (battery). People bathing in the river; several portraits of women and men wearing traditional jewellery. Extended market scenes. Panoramic landscape views; man carrying several wicker cages on a pole; river scenes. General views of a gold mining battery, possibly at Mpanda. Scenes at the Tabora rail station. Workers travelling in a 1940s lorry. Men sluicing for gold. Landscape and views of gold mining camp.’
Dates
- Creation: 1939-11 - 1940-01
Creator
- From the Series: Tymms, Sir (Frederick, 1889-1987, Knight and civil aviation administrator) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
With the exception of RCMS 20/3/1, the cinefilms may be viewed online with the University of Cambridge Streaming Media Service at:
http://www.sms.cam.ac.uk/collection/1532657
For copyright reasons, researchers wishing to view RCMS 20/3/1, (Colonial Cinemagazine 29, Colonial Film Unit, 1950) should make an appointment with the RCS Librarian to view the film in Cambridge University Library. Email:
rcs@lib.cam.ac.uk.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright Cambridge University Library.
Extent
1 item(s) (1 cinefilm)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Generally good condition, some scratched and faded scenes.
Existence and Location of Originals
A copy of this film is available for viewing at University of Cambridge Streaming Media Service:
http://sms.cam.ac.uk/collection/1532657
Finding aid date
2005-04-18 12:05:36+00:00
Repository Details
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