Nigeria (nation)
Found in 1776 Collections and/or Records:
[King Duke of Calabar], 1880 - 1896
Similar to the illustration in Mary Kingsley ‘Travels in West Africa’ (1897) p 43. He wears European clothes under a robe, and a crown, and holds a tall sceptre. King Duke Ephraim Eyamba IX (Orok Edem) ruled Calabar from April 1880 until his death in 1896. See K.K. Nair ‘Politics and Society in South Eastern Nigeria 1841-1906’ (1972).
[King of Ilaro and his wives], 1891
140 x 100 mm. So identified by a similar group, but including Acting Governor G.C. Denton, taken at the time he hoisted the flag at Ilaro on 12 August 1891, in F.C.O. ‘Album Nigeria’ Vol 25 (See A.I. Asiwaju ‘Western Yorubaland under European Rule 1889-1945’, (1976), p 46. Sir George Chardin Denton (not G.L. as in Asiwaju), Colonial Secretary, Lagos, administered the Government of Lagos for substantial periods in the 1890s and was Governor of Gambia 1900-1911.
[King Ovonramwen of Benin and wives], 1912 - 1913
King's School, Lagos 17th April 1910, 1910-04-17
Collection of 91 glass negatives, 106 x 80 mm; 3 negatives on film, 90 x 60 mm; and 3 modern prints, 150 x 120 mm. Many of the negatives lack descriptive captions. The captions have been used as titles and have been recorded as found. Titles composed by the cataloguer are enclosed in square brackets.
Korama water carriers, 1900
113 x 157 mm. Showing a large group of female water carriers bearing pots of a variety of shapes on their heads, with one of their number standing in the foreground of the photograph.
Koramas using the golma (hoe) (first position), 1900
159 x 110 mm. Showing a line of Korama men posed with their hoes raised. The instrument consists of a curved wooden handle to which a roughly triangular blade is attached. As can be seen here, the gulma lifts out large sections of sod with each stroke.
Koramas using the golma (hoe) (second position), 1900
160 x 111 mm. Showing the row of men seen in the preceding print lifting sods of earth with their hoes. The instrument is turned over to one side rather than pulled directly upwards.
Kwara State Visit, 1972-07-05 - 1972-07-10
An album of uncaptioned prints, measuring 208 x 162 mm, covering the visit of Sir Cyril Pickard to Kwara State.
The photographs show Sir Cyril being received by Col. D.L. Bamigboye, Military Governor of the State; with other officials; and visiting industrial and cultural establishments. Presented to Sir Cyril by Col. Bamigboye.
Lagos, 1963
These files include annual reports, accompanied in some cases by explanatory letters, reports of annual general meetings, statements of accounts and other papers.
Lagos, 1957 - 1961
Harbour scene with nets in the foreground.
Lagos Beach 1899, 1899
152 x 110 mm. View of a warehouse and quayside, with timber in the water. Probably taken from a ship; a post is visible, but blurred in the left foreground.
Lagos Beach 1899, 1899
130 x 110 mm. Copy of Y3043PP/21, printed lighter, and with the left side (showing the post) trimmed off.
Lagos Beach 1899, 1899
130 x 110 mm. Copy of Y3043PP/21, printed lighter, and with the left side (showing the post) trimmed off.
Lagos Harbour, 1957 - 1961
Appears to be identical with Y30448G/68.
Lagos harbour. Apapa in distance, 1930 - 1947
200 x 140 mm.
Lagos racecourse, 1928 - 1939
Lagos. (Rest House nicknamed “Chest of Drawers”), 1928 - 1939
Lagos street scene, 1946-12 - 1947-01
The slides are 25 x 25 mm. Y3011KKK(GS)1-12 are boxed with Y3011WW Eastham. The remainder are in three separate slide boxes.
Lagos street scene near waterside, 1946-12 - 1947-01
The slides are 25 x 25 mm. Y3011KKK(GS)1-12 are boxed with Y3011WW Eastham. The remainder are in three separate slide boxes.
Lagos View of river, 1955
Coloured slides, 50 x 50 mm, mostly Kodak, originally stored in a carrying case. They relate to nursing in Nigeria and Ghana.
Lagos Yacht Club, 1936 - 1937
107 x 65 mm.
[Large building], 1933 - 1964
210 x 160 mm. Showing a large stone building with arches, probably in Kano.
[Large building], 1933 - 1964
210 x 160 mm. Showing automobiles parked outside a large stone building, which is flying a flag, probably in Kano.
[Large building], 1933 - 1964
160 x 210 mm. Showing people stood outside a large white stone building, probably in Kano.