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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Automobile drives under Welcome President Tubman banner Public Deposited

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County

Nimba

Location

Africa

Abstract

Banner reads: "Welcome Your Excellency President Tubman and suite to Provincial Headquarters Ganta"

City

Ganta

Country

Liberia

Filename

VAA7927-5208

Subject

Topical Subject: Arrivals & departures
Topical Subject: Automobiles
Event: Presidential Trip to Provincial Headquarters in Ganta, Central Province

State

Central Province

Title

Automobile drives under Welcome President Tubman banner

Photographer/Collector

Photographer: Jordan, Leon M.

Physical Description

Film Type: Black & White Print
Print Size: 2.5 x 3.5

Persistent URL

http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/lcp/tubman/VAA7927-5208

Source Metadata Identifier

VAA7927-5208

Campus

IU Bloomington

Date Taken

1952

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William V. S. Tubman Photograph Collection

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