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

Dignitary stands behind a lectern on a balcony Public Deposited

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Location

Africa

Persons Pictured

Henries, Richard Abrom, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Tolbert, William Richard, Jr., Vice President of Liberia.

Abstract

photos surrounding the 1952 inauguration

Country

Liberia

Filename

VAA7927-4905

Subject

Topical Subject: Public speaking
Topical Subject: Government officials
Topical Subject: Facilities

Title

Dignitary stands behind a lectern on a balcony

Photographer/Collector

Agency: Leon M. Jordan Collection/University of Missouri-Kansas City
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/VAA7927-4905

Source Metadata Identifier

VAA7927-4905

Campus

IU Bloomington

Date Taken

1952

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William V. S. Tubman Photograph Collection

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