Africa (continent)
Found in 20095 Collections and/or Records:
The typewritten caption on the reverse reads 'But it is not only the men who want to read and write. The women also want to learn. They too ask if they can learn to read and write'., 1940 - 1949
The Uluguru Mountains, 1930 - 1950
210 x 160 mm. A view from the road, over a cleared area, of distant mountains. Wilson also includes technical specifications on the reverse of this image: 'Rollieflex. 1/1000 sec. f 11. Kodak Verichrome medium yellow green filter.'
The Um Hanguga [Umm Hangoga?] Bridge, 1930 - 1937
115 x 125 mm. Showing a footbridge over a dry riverbed, with twenty five people stood along its entire length.
The Umzingwane ‘All hands held’, 1890
The Umzingwane – another span of oxen, 1890
Showing a large team of oxen pulling a wagon across the Umzingwane. This probably shows the wagon seen in Y3052A/57, with extra oxen inspanned to it pulling the vehicle across the river. Photograph taken about July 15th 1890.
The Umzingwane River, 1890
A view of Umzingwane River with horses drinking and a team of oxen (blurred) crossing the drift. A photograph taken about July 15th 1890.
The Umzingwane River, 1890
A view looking along the sandy riverbank towards the river. A photograph taken about July 15th 1890.
The Umzingwane, wagons sticking, 1890
A rather poorly defined view showing a wagon stuck in the shallow bed of the Umzingwane with groups of loose oxen standing beside the river. Photograph taken about July 15th 1890.
The Umzingwani [Mzingwane] River, 15 July 1890
The Umzingwani [Mzingwane River], 15 July 1890
192 x 204 mm. A view looking down onto the drift over the Umzingwani, with a team of outspanned oxen drinking from the river and an unspanned wagon in the foreground. The photograph was taken about July 15.
The Union Buildings taken from the road, 1928-07-03
Album of mostly 80 x 54 mm prints. There is a brief list describing items 1-98, which document the trip from Southampton to South Africa, travel in South Africa, and the visit to Southern Rhodesia. Many photos do not appear in the exact numerical order given in the listing. The rest of the images are uncaptioned, but their general locations have been identified by reference to the diary RCMS 353/1.
The Union Buildings taken from the terraces, 1928-07-03
Album of mostly 80 x 54 mm prints. There is a brief list describing items 1-98, which document the trip from Southampton to South Africa, travel in South Africa, and the visit to Southern Rhodesia. Many photos do not appear in the exact numerical order given in the listing. The rest of the images are uncaptioned, but their general locations have been identified by reference to the diary RCMS 353/1.
The University College of East Africa visited by H.H. The Sultan of Zanzibar and the Sultana, 1954-04
165 x 220 mm. The caption continues: 'Left to right: B. de Bunsen (The Principal), H.H. The Sultana, H.H. The Sultan, F.B. Wilson (Vice Principal) walking past the Mosque.'
The University Library, 1952 - 1964
210 x 160 mm.
The University Library, 1952 - 1964
210 x 160 mm.
The Upper Gorge, Khor Abaat, 1930 - 1937
110 x 85 mm. View of the mountains.
The Upper Gorge, Khor Abaat, 1930 - 1937
110 x 85 mm. View of the mountains. A child is sat in the foreground.
'The Vaal River, below Klip Drift 1870, looking east. Diggers in their boats returning home to Waldeck's. A storm coming on', 1870
Water colours and pen and ink sketches documenting Anderson's travels in southern Africa, accompanied by his original captions and explanatory notes. The original titles and captions have been enclosed in single quotation marks, and have been transcribed in the catalogue as found, with the exception of an egregiously offensive term used in some titles, which has not been transcribed. Where possible, modern place names have been supplied.
'The Vaal River below Klip Drift 1870, looking west: a bright sunset. Diggers in their boats going to prospect down the banks of the river', 1870
Water colours and pen and ink sketches documenting Anderson's travels in southern Africa, accompanied by his original captions and explanatory notes. The original titles and captions have been enclosed in single quotation marks, and have been transcribed in the catalogue as found, with the exception of an egregiously offensive term used in some titles, which has not been transcribed. Where possible, modern place names have been supplied.
'The Vaal river below Klip drift looking west, with the brewery on the right, as it was in 1873 before the trees on the river bank were cut down', 1873
Water colours and pen and ink sketches documenting Anderson's travels in southern Africa, accompanied by his original captions and explanatory notes. The original titles and captions have been enclosed in single quotation marks, and have been transcribed in the catalogue as found, with the exception of an egregiously offensive term used in some titles, which has not been transcribed. Where possible, modern place names have been supplied.
'The Vaal River, Griqualand west below Klip Drift. Taken in December 1876', Dec. 1870
Water colours and pen and ink sketches documenting Anderson's travels in southern Africa, accompanied by his original captions and explanatory notes. The original titles and captions have been enclosed in single quotation marks, and have been transcribed in the catalogue as found, with the exception of an egregiously offensive term used in some titles, which has not been transcribed. Where possible, modern place names have been supplied.
'The Vaal River taken in 1869 between the Transvaal and Orange Free State, looking west', 1869
Water colours and pen and ink sketches documenting Anderson's travels in southern Africa, accompanied by his original captions and explanatory notes. The original titles and captions have been enclosed in single quotation marks, and have been transcribed in the catalogue as found, with the exception of an egregiously offensive term used in some titles, which has not been transcribed. Where possible, modern place names have been supplied.
The Valley of Desolation, 1880 - 1889
385 x 291 mm. Showing the spectacular eroded rock formations in th Valley of Desolation near Graaff Reinet. The print is signed 'W. Roe, Photer, Gr. Rt', and has the following caption, written in calligraphy: 'The Valley of Desolation.'
The verandah under which we slept at Dan Island, 1934
As captioned.
The ‘Vice Admiral’, c. 1898, 1977
199 x 135 mm. Showing the ship under sail with a crew of Africans and a European (Benjamin Whitehouse?) at the helm.