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 Tubman shaking hands with Spanish military official Public Deposited

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Location

Europe

Persons Pictured

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

Abstract

Album- President Tubman's Visit to Spain August 1952 no. 4-39 Note: most of folder are duplicates check number on back of photos

City

Madrid

Country

Spain

Filename

VAA7927-2642

Subject

Topical Subject: Salutations
Topical Subject: Visits of state
Event: Trip to Spain (1952): Madrid

Title

President Tubman shaking hands with Spanish military official

Photographer/Collector

Photographer: Campua
Agency: Reportajes Graficos, Servicio De Prensa

Physical Description

Film Type: Black & White Print
Print Size: 6 x 8.5

Persistent URL

http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/lcp/tubman/VAA7927-2642

Source Metadata Identifier

VAA7927-2642

Campus

IU Bloomington

Date Taken

1952-08

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William V. S. Tubman Photograph Collection

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