[Musicians from the Orchestre Symphonique du Katanga, Elisabethville (now known as Lubumbashi), 1946], 1946
Scope and Contents
Showing a group of musicians from the 'Symphonikat', a society formed in 1946 for the study and diffusion of musical knowledge among the population of Katanga. The typewritten caption on the reverse reads 'En mai 1946, à Elisabethville des indigènes évolués ont constitué un orchestre dénommé 'Symphonikat' (Orchestre Symphonique du Katanga). Cette société, don’t les autorités ont approuvé les statuts, a pour but l'étude, la pratique et la diffusion de la musique parmi les populations du Katanga'. Photograph by E. Lebied.
Dates
- Creation: 1946
Creator
- Lebied, E, fl1946 (photographer) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
Former / Other Reference
32.442/1
General
SG.
Originator(s)
Lebied, E, fl 1946, photographer
Finding aid date
2003-11-25 10:08:43+00:00
Repository Details
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