Digital Library - Selected African Holdings

Digital Library - Selected African Holdings

University of Southern California

Selected items with African Origination


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USC: University of Southern California · 1923 English

"A corner of Shendam market" Wares are displayed on the ground in front of a long thatched roof structure.


USC: University of Southern California · 1923 English

"Tallest in the group is the Ubandoma (Crown Prince) of Shendam" Four men, three in white robes and one in a darker robe, pose for the camera.


USC: University of Southern California · 1923 English

"Boys in school" Several boys are seatead at a bench desk looking toward the front of the classroom.


USC: University of Southern California · 1923 English

Land of the Tsihimety [tribe] : map of the north-eastern part of the missionary district of Marovoay, showing the route followed by the missionary Rusillon from the 9th May to …


USC: University of Southern California · 1923 English

"Shendam Chapel" A rectangular building with a thatched roof is set behind some palm trees.


USC: University of Southern California · 1923 English

"Fr. Sirlinger in Mission yard at Kano with Christian child" Father Sirlinger is holding a baby who is wearing a dress and hat.


USC: University of Southern California · 1923 English

A missionary baptizes several young people who are kneeling in front of him. The king Njoya might be on the left of the picture.


USC: University of Southern California · 1923 English

"Ankwe natives. The youth is a Christian teacher" A youth and a woman of the Ankwe or Goemai people pose for the camera. The youth wears a flowing white robe …


USC: University of Southern California · 1923 English

"Interior of Church before altar rails were put up" The church is a narrow space with wooden benches and an altar in the front.


USC: University of Southern California · 1923 English

"Church steeple with 2 bells" A two-storey tower made of mud brick has a thatched roof.