William V. S. Tubman Photograph Collection

William Vacanarat Shadrach Tubman (1895-1971) was Liberia’s longest-serving president, in office from 1944 to 1971. During his presidency Tubman travelled extensively, visiting many African countries both pre- and post-independence, Haiti and Trinidad as well as other Caribbean countries, the United States and many European countries. In turn Liberia received frequent return visits by Heads of State and other high-ranking officials. The William V. S. Tubman Photography collection contains over 5,500 photographs, most documenting official functions such as trips, inspection tours, formal receptions and inaugurations. Tubman family member appear in many of the photographs in an official capacity, but the collection also includes family photographs. Most photographs were taken by official photographers for Liberia or the host governments.

Image

Dr. Arnolds Spekke, Minister, Legation of Latvia shakes hands with another Public Deposited

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Location

North and Central America

Persons Pictured

Spekke, Arnold, Minister, Legation of Latvia. Tolbert, William Richard, Jr., Vice President of Liberia.

City

Washington, D.C.

Country

United States of America

Filename

VAA7927-3805

Subject

Topical Subject: Salutations
Topical Subject: Receptions

State

District of Columbia

Title

Dr. Arnolds Spekke, Minister, Legation of Latvia shakes hands with another

Photographer/Collector

Agency: Chase, Ltd. Photo

Physical Description

Print Size: 8 x 10
Film Type: Black & White Print

Persistent URL

http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/lcp/tubman/VAA7927-3805

Source Metadata Identifier

VAA7927-3805

Campus

IU Bloomington

Date Taken

circa 1956-1961

Relationships

Relationships

In Collection:

William V. S. Tubman Photograph Collection

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