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.

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Soldiers fire minature cannons at the dedication of the Antoinette Tubman Railroad Bridge Public Deposited

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County

Montserrado

Location

Africa

Abstract

photos surrounding the 1952 inauguration

City

Monrovia

Country

Liberia

Filename

VAA7927-5010

Subject

Topical Subject: Industrial facilities
Topical Subject: Parades & processions
Topical Subject: Military personnel
Event: Dedication of Antoinette Tubman railroad bridge (1952)

Title

Soldiers fire minature cannons at the dedication of the Antoinette Tubman Railroad Bridge

Photographer/Collector

Photographer: Jordan, Leon M.

Physical Description

Print Size: Other
Film Type: Black & White Print

Persistent URL

http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/lcp/tubman/VAA7927-5010

Source Metadata Identifier

VAA7927-5010

Campus

IU Bloomington

Date Taken

1952

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William V. S. Tubman Photograph Collection

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