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First native meeting after Windhoek was occupied; waiting to hear the address of the native commissioner [historic title], 1915

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3057A/8

Scope and Contents

193 x 135 mm. Showing a large group of Africans gathered on a small hill waiting to hear Pritchard speak. The speech probably concerned the changes in law attendant to the occupation and the warning that Africans were to take no part in what was 'a white man's war'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1915

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

Existence and Location of Copies

CN/CUL Y3057A/8.

Bibliography

The text of Pritchard's talk is reproduced in: 'Journal of the African Society', vol. 16, no. 61, 1916-17, pp.1-6.

Finding aid date

2004-09-29 11:43:44+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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