Special Collections and University Archives, - Selected African Holdings

Special Collections and University Archives, - Selected African Holdings

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Selected items with African Origination


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University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1930 English

Full-length portrait of young child sitting on leopard skin rug in front of scenic backdrop; child is supported from behind by adult not pictured. Caption: Wineto Ockbeet. Abyssinian. Khartoum, Sudan. …


University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1930 English

Concerning Jones' plan to migrate to Abyssinia and establish a cotton business there.


University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1930 English

Concerning Jones' request for the names of firms that deal in appraisal of Stradivarius violins.


University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1930 English

Regretting that he has not been able to contact the President of Dunbar National Bank to discuss matters of Ethiopian finance and investment; assuring that "in the long run, and …


University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1930 English

Street scene of Addis Ababa in Abyssinia (now Ethiopia) on coronation day.


University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1930 English

Suggesting "the organization and regular meetings of the natives" as the only probable solution to the "South African situation" -- "only in this way can you accomplish your freedom" -- …


University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1930 English

Concerning a proposal for an article on Ethiopian relations with Europe and the United States.


University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1930 English

Thanking him for the copies of "The Crisis" he sent them, as well as for his advice regarding Ethiopian finance and the establishment of a gold standard there.


University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1930 English

Regarding his interest in doing engineering work in Abyssinia, pledging to write to a Dr. West to seek information on the matter which he "shall be glad to pass on"; …


University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1930 English

Memorandum outlining the current status and predicament of "the American Negro" and his history; recounting efforts made on the part of "the colored people of the world to free themselves"; …