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 and man in traditional dress shake hands Public Deposited

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County

Montserrado

Location

Africa

Persons Pictured

Tolbert, William Richard, Jr., Vice President of Liberia. Tubman, William V. S., President of Liberia.

City

Monrovia

Country

Liberia

Filename

VAA7927-1783

Subject

Topical Subject: Receptions
Topical Subject: Salutations
Topical Subject: Government officials

Title

President William V. S. Tubman and man in traditional dress shake hands

Photographer/Collector

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

Physical Description

Print Size: 5 x 7
Film Type: Black & White Print

Persistent URL

http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/lcp/tubman/VAA7927-1783

Source Metadata Identifier

VAA7927-1783

Campus

IU Bloomington

Date Taken

circa 1950-1960

Relationships

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In Collection:

William V. S. Tubman Photograph Collection

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