Nigeria (nation)
Found in 1776 Collections and/or Records:
Declaration by representatives of the African Commercial Association concerning their visit to Ibadan, 1864-01-09
Dennis Memorial Grammar School: exterior view, 1949
160 x 113 mm. glossy print with copy and 35 mm. negative.
Denton and staff, Lagos Gov, 1891
195 x 130 mm. There are seventeen men in this open air group, taken near a hut. Some are identical with individuals in Y3043PP/6, but wearing different clothes.
Departure from Zungeru. Feb. 1911, 1911-02
193 x 132 mm. Showing Bell and other officials walking past a guard of honour on the platform of Zungeru Station on his departure on leave.
Departure from Zungeru. Feb. 1911, 1911-02
192 x 131 mm. Showing Bell (now dressed in civilian clothes) talking to a group of officials on Zungeru Station, with a locomotive at the left and a guard of honour in the background..
Despatch from Glover to Baron Didelot explaining British action with respect to Porto Novo, 1863-08-10
Despatch from Glover to Duke of Newcastle regarding the depression caused by the continued hostility of the Egbas and his advice for a more firm response, 1863-09-10
Despatch from Glover to Earl Russell on the depressed state of trade and hostility with the Egbas, 1863-09-09
Despatch from Glover to Earl Russell reporting his efforts to resolve conflict among neighbouring peoples, 1863-06-09
Despatch from Glover to the Duke of Newcastle summarising recent conflicts with the French and the King of Porto Novo and the improvement in relations, 1863-08-09
Despatch to the Duke of Newcastle from Glover discussing the expansion of Lagos and the enlargement of its police and military force, 1863-10-10
Despatch to the Duke of Newcastle from Glover regarding ex King Docemo, 1863-08-10
Despatch to the Duke of Newcastle regarding the request of a supply of arms, 1863-10-10
Despatch to the Duke of Newcastle reporting improved relations with Porto Novo, 1863-08-10
Despatch to the Duke of Newcastle reporting opposition from Ex King Docemo and its resolution, 1863-10-10
Despatches to the Duke of Newcastle regarding Pocrah, Badagry and relations with the French, 1863-08-08
Developments in West Africa, 1946 - 1954
These photographs are chiefly portions of sets issued by the Central Office of Information and are British Official Photographs, measuring 255 x 195 mm unless otherwise stated. Most have serial numbers prefixed by 'DW', and these are given, as indicating the degree of completeness of the sets.
Diary extracts, 1899, 1899
The diary of a journey from Forcados to Aboutchi, 15-18 May 1899, written on pages from a duplicate book numbered 35 and 36.
Dinner given by her Majesty’s Government to the Delegates and Advisers to the Nigerian Conference, 1953-07-29
153 x 205 mm. Secretary of State enjoys a joke with the leaders of the three Delegations to the Nigerian Conference. Left to right: Ahmadu Sardauna of Sokoto, Dr. Azikiwe, Mr. Lyttelton and Mr. Awolowo.
[Discussing construction of new villages near Takalafiya, c.1940], 1940
The typewritten caption on the reverse reads 'The co-operation of the native administrations is necessary to the success of the resettlement scheme. Here, Mr. J. Sheard, one of the Control Officers, consults the head man of Takalafiya about the construction of new hamlets near the town'.
[Discussing village clearance, Anchau, c.1940], 1940
The typewritten caption on the reverse reads 'The co-operation of the native administration is necessary to the success of the resettlement scheme. In this picture, the representative of the Emir of Zaria in whose emirate Anchau is situated, calls on Mr. J.H.C. Hicks, one of the Control Officers. They discuss the communal clearing of a nearby village'.
[Display of carved figures, 1940s], 1940 - 1949
Photograh by Margot Lubinski.
District and village heads greet the Control Officers during a tour of inspection, 1940
The typewritten caption on the reverse reads 'Mrs. Sheard, wife of one of the Control Officers, accompanies her husband'.
District Chief, N. Nigeria, 1908 - 1912
141 x 83 mm. Showing a Hausa chief and other figures seated on horseback.
Ditto, with roof on, 1908 - 1910
102 x 59 mm. Showing the roof framework of a house placed in position with a group of Africans standing in the foreground.