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[Opening of new lighthouse on Chumbe Island, 1926. Climbing a coconut tree], 1926

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3047B/82

Scope and Contents

59 x 102 mm. A view showing a Swahili boy climbing a coconut tree. The reverse of the photograph is annotated: 'A boy got us some coconuts, as the tea did not sufficiently assuage our thirst. A tree planted by the lighthouse keeper when he first took on the job'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1926

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

Related Materials

For other photographs related to the opening of the lighthouse see Y3047B/78-81.

General

SG.

Finding aid date

2003-03-31 10:31:09+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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