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Nine unpublished manuscripts written by the Kenyan journalist Henry Muoria.

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Showing a platoon of the Kenya Police standing to attention beside their camels. The typewritten caption on the reverse reads 'In this desert country camels as well as lorries are used to patrol the country and pursue raiders'.

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A view from the rear of a boat showing the front with two men looking out over the water.

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80 x 57 mm. General view of the Law Courts, with the Jail in the background.

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The maid stands next to a mosquito net,

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118 x 166 mm. A full length portrait showing the Liwali of Lamu standing on the balcony of his waterfront house. A stout man, the Liwali is wearing full regalia and carries a sword and dagger. Abdalllah bin Hemed Al-bu-Seyyid was Liwali from 1885-1904.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: A series of British Official photographs (Crown Copyright Reserved). They each have the following typewritten caption on the reverse:'At first when African farmers saw European devoting time and labour to manuring their lands they regarded it as another instance of white man's folly. But they began to notice that the white men's fields grew more and better produce and for years the Agricultural Officers of the Government patiently explained to the Africans how the land must be fed...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: A series of British Official photographs (Crown Copyright Reserved). They each have the following typewritten caption on the reverse:'At first when African farmers saw European devoting time and labour to manuring their lands they regarded it as another instance of white man's folly. But they began to notice that the white men's fields grew more and better produce and for years the Agricultural Officers of the Government patiently explained to the Africans how the land must be fed...

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139 x 50 mm.

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139 x 86 mm.

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139 x 83 mm.

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A full-length photograph of a Turkana man. The caption continues: 'But a spear and headrest or stool are always carried'.

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Showing a settlement of huts at Garba Tulla.

Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Nine unpublished manuscripts written by the Kenyan journalist Henry Muoria.

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A view showing a single-storey stone building with a bullet-shaped tower by the shore. In the background, more land can be seen.

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A view showing a fortified building through surrounded by palm trees and other vegetation.

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A view showing a man standing on a wall. He appears to be drawing water from a well.

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A view showing part of the white-walled buildings. A man can be seen standing on a wall and he appears to be drawing water from a well.

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40 x 65 mm.

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65 x 40 mm.

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125 x 95 mm.

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Showing pack donkeys loaded with sacks of manure.

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Showing pack donkeys loaded with sacks of manure.

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Contains photographs relating to:
1. Naivasha, Longonot, Osirian, Gilgil, Nanyuki, Mombasa.
2. S.S. ‘Watussi’, London-Mombasa, Oct 1935.
3. M.V. ‘Bloemfontein Castle’; S.S ‘Mantola’, 1950.
4. Vickers Vimy and Fairey III D aircraft, Nairobi, 1930’s.
5. Villagisation, post Mau Mau, Kikuyu, mid 1950’s.

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The album illustrates disconnected travels and events during Thomas Simon's first thirty years in Kenya, ending up with his move from Kikuyu to Eldoret in 1955, and the Charter Day celebrations there in 1960. Also included is a return trip to the Victoria Falls, one to the Nagel Dam in Natal, and road trips in Europe in 1958 (included is a typed list of the itinerary: U.K. to Trieste)