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[Shed for hand worker machinery, Ogwofia], 1940 - 1949

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011U/20

Scope and Contents

An open-sided pyramid-shaped thatched hut. The pencilled annotation on the reverse reads 'Shed erected by village to house hand worker machinery used to process fallen fruit. Small charge is made for use of machinery and money is put into village fund. Note man bringing basket of nuts for cracking. Other building [sic] left to right are:- Sub-dispensary Co-op shop Village Hall (practically invisible behind machionery shed)'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1940 - 1949

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition, a few bends.

General

SG.

Date information

DateText: Dated '1940s' in the original typescript catalogue..

Originator(s)

Unknown

Finding aid date

2003-10-23 09:11:51+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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