African pictorial collection, 1889-1994

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Summary

Title:
African pictorial collection
Dates:
1889-1994
Abstract:
Photographs, postcards, and slides, depicting scenes of daily life, cultural and historical sites, prominent personalities, and works of art in various countries of Africa.
Extent:
89 envelopes, 2 manuscript boxes, 1 album box, 6 slide boxes, 100 35mm slides, 1 oversize folder (11.4 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], African pictorial collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Background

Scope and content:

Photographs, postcards, and slides, depicting scenes of daily life, cultural and historical sites, prominent personalities, and works of art in various countries of Africa.

Acquisition information:
Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives. An increment was added in 2011.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-06-02 16:10:51.816670

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], African pictorial collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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