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Collection of monochrome postcards (original photographs) of Tanganyika (now Tanzania) scenes. Published by A.C. Gomes and Son, Dar es Salaam.

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Collection of monochrome postcards (original photographs) of Tanganyika (now Tanzania) scenes. Published by A.C. Gomes and Son, Dar es Salaam.

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Correspondence and related notes.

Scope and Contents A 16mm, colour cinefilm, without sound. The writing on the film can reads: 'Tanganyika. Erosion scenes, building bridge, lake and fishing'. A note included with the cinefilm mentions the building of the railway bridge 'over R. Mukundokwa (nr. Kilosa), 1937?'0 - 4sec. Bridge.4 - 8sec. Cattle and goats being herded.8 - 11sec. People (accompanying the livestock?) carrying loads. 11 sec - 1min 11sec. Extensive erosion, and evidence of railway bridge-building activity....

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The prints listed were chiefly from the files of the Photo Bureau, the majority being mounted on sheets of paper with substantial descriptions, and in many cases the negative attached. Titles and captions, including the names of institutions, have been recorded as found. Captions supplied by the cataloguer are enclosed in square brackets.

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Collection of loose photographs of various sizes, some with captions on the reverse. The photographs were given to H.P. Britten in c. 1960 by the Superintendent of the Photograph Division of the Government Public Relations Department. Although only one is stamped 'Official photograph' it is likely that they were all officially taken.

Scope and Contents Collection of monochrome photogravure postcards of Tanganyika Territory (now Tanzania) published for the British Empire Exhibition of 1924 by Raphael Tuck and Sons. All have a caption on the reverse that reads 'Copyright , Tanganyika Government. Printed in England'. Individual captions have been recorded as found. The cards originally came in an envelope, which is stored with them, bearing the following caption:'Tanganyika Territory. Formerly German East Africa. Administered...

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Photographs are numbered from left to right in vertical columns.

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An undated 16mm colour cinefilm of Tanzania. The film begins with a map of Tanganyika. Other scenes include mine plants/shafts, rock outcrops, locust swarms, gold prospecting/panning and animals (Monkeys, lions). A note on the film can reads: 'Tanganyika (Teale). Mines (?Geita), lake, etc'.

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Undated.

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Most of these photographs depict daily life in Zanzibar, but there are also images of Bull fighting and Arab Sword dancing in Pemba Island, and Sisal growing, soil erosion and general landscape scenes in Tanzania.

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A series of photographs of the University of Dar es Salaam, which was established in 1970 replacing University College Dar es Salaam.

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A series of captioned photographs of the University of Dar es Salaam, which was established in 1970 replacing University College Dar es Salaam. Photographer unknown.

Scope and Contents Correspondence and papers on the termination of British aid to Tanzania and the effect this was having on the National Parks and their staff, particularly the decision to allow settlement in part of the Serengeti National Park. Correspondents include: John Owen, Director of National Parks, Tanzania (3); Richard Fitter, Secretary of the Fauna and Flora Preservation Society (3); [Ernest] Trevor Huddleston, Bishop Suffragan of Stepney; 2nd Lord Shepherd, Minister of State, Foreign and...

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110 x 110 mm. The caption continues: 'Dominated by Brachystegia spp and Julbernadia spp.'

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95 x 70 mm. Showing Westgate outside his tent.

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161 x 119 mm. Group portrait taken in the open air of Westgate seated in the centre of seven African teachers. Two copies.

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138 x 88 mm. Similar to the preceding print.

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74 x 98 mm. Half-length seated full-face portrait taken during the construction of the Huron Training College.

Scope and Contents A collection of loose prints, lantern slides and glass negatives. The prints mostly relate to Westgate’s earlier work, but there are a few from the 1930s, including nos. 426-454 of visits to South Africa and African islands, all processed in February 1936. The captions have been used as titles and may contain offensive, inappropriate or outdated terms. They have been retained to reflect the context of their creation. Many of the lantern slides and glass negatives are uncaptioned and...

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Showing Westgate seated on a chair in the open air, with an African servant standing in the background.

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Westgate is seated with two servants standing behind.

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57 x 115 mm. Showing Westgate seated on a chair in the open air, with an African servant standing in the background.

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60 x 99 mm. Similar to the preceding print but with two servants.

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Showing Westgate standing in the centre of a group of five German-trained African soldiers, with a dead leopard lying at their feet. The askaris were sent to Kiboriani by the German authorities to protect the missionaries at the outbreak of the Maji-Maji Rebellion in 1905. Two glass negatives, 162 x 120 mm and 107 x 80 mm.