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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Liberian Consul General to England Myrtle Reeves Gorgla with guests at a Liberian Embassy reception in London, England Public Deposited

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Location

Europe

Persons Pictured

Reeves-Gorgla, Myrtle, Liberian Consul-General.

City

London

Country

United Kingdom

Filename

VAA7927-3845

Subject

Event: 1961 London Diplomatic Reception on July 26th, Liberian Independence Day
Topical Subject: Receptions
Topical Subject: Group portraits
Topical Subject: Guests

Title

Liberian Consul General to England Myrtle Reeves Gorgla with guests at a Liberian Embassy reception in London, England

Photographer/Collector

Agency: Sport & General Press Agency, Limited

Physical Description

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

Persistent URL

http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/lcp/tubman/VAA7927-3845

Source Metadata Identifier

VAA7927-3845

Campus

IU Bloomington

Date Taken

7/26/61

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William V. S. Tubman Photograph Collection

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