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James Carmichael Smith Sierra Leone Collection IV, 1910 - 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30446D

Scope and Contents

Album containing prints, most measuring approximately 150 x 205 mm, uncaptioned titles composed for this catalogue are enclosed in square brackets. The album contains a particularly fine collection of ethnographical studies, mainly of Bundu costumes from the Mende country and a series of group portraits, mainly of religious and educational establishments in the Freetown area. Photographs by the Lisk-Carew Brothers.

Dates

  • Creation: 1910 - 1911

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Extent

1 album(s) (25 images in 1 album)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Generally in good condition although a few prints stained by flood damage.

Existence and Location of Copies

This collection is available on microfiche: Africa, fiche number 59-60.

General

SG.

Originator(s)

Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers

Finding aid date

2004-01-09 09:56:17+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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