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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President William V. S. Tubman stands and speaks to guests during formal dinner party Public Deposited

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Location

Africa

Persons Pictured

Tubman, William V. S., President of Liberia.

Abstract

Official Presidential Trip

Country

Liberia

Filename

VAA7927-0227

Subject

Topical Subject: Public speaking
Topical Subject: Government officials
Topical Subject: Receptions
Topical Subject: Guests

Title

President William V. S. Tubman stands and speaks to guests during formal dinner party

Photographer/Collector

Agency: Liberian Information Service
Photographer: Pastor, P. B.

Physical Description

Print Size: 6 x 8
Film Type: Black & White Print

Persistent URL

http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/lcp/tubman/VAA7927-0227

Source Metadata Identifier

VAA7927-0227

Campus

IU Bloomington

Date Taken

circa 1955-1965

Relationships

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William V. S. Tubman Photograph Collection

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