Text on front reads: "A Bord. - Sur (illegible). Collection G., P."
Translated postcard caption reads, "On Board."
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
Local Note:
Additional handwritten number on verso reads, "1985-147111."
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Postcard image of a European man sitting on a railway hand-cart with African men working to move the cart. Text on front reads: "Un chef de Section, Chemin de fer du Senegal au Niger." On front: "Serie N.1 - Robert Schleber, Kayes." Stamp and postmark on front. Text on verso reads: "Carte Postale; La Correspondance au recto n'est pas acceptee par tous les pays etrangers. (Se renseigner a la Poste.); Correspondance; Adresse." Handwritten message and address on verso. Two postmarks on verso.
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
Provenance:
JCB: Jean Charles Blanc; Paris, France; Purchase; 1992.
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Text on front reads: "50 - A.O.F. Jeune Femme Peul. Ets A.P. Landowski - B.P. No282 - Dakar. Reproduction interdite."
Translated postcard caption reads, "50 - A.O.F. Young Peuhl woman."
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
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Text on front reads: "47 - A.O.F. Type d'homme Ouolof. Ets A.P. Landowski - B.P. No282 - Dakar. Reproduction interdite."
Translated postcard caption reads, "47 - A.O.F. Type of Wolof man."
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
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Postcard image of a modern high-rise building. Two women in traditional attire in the foreground. Text on verso reads: "Afrique en Couleurs - Dakar; Le Building Maginot."
Local Numbers:
A1996-2-61
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
Collection Restrictions:
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Africa in Pictures Dakar, la Place de l'Etoile et ses Avenues
Extent:
1 Postcard (col., 14 x 9 cm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Senegal
Date:
[19--]
Scope and Contents:
Text on verso reads: "Afrique en Couleurs - Dakar. La Place de l'Etoile et ses Avenues."
Translated postcard caption reads, "Africa in Pictures - Dakar - Square of the Star and its Avenues."
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
Local Note:
Additional handwritten number on verso reads, "1985-147070."
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Africa in Pictures, Dakar Star Place and Its Avenues
Extent:
1 Postcard (col., 14 x 9 cm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Senegal
Date:
[19--]
Scope and Contents:
Postcard image of an urban landscape with a circle and streets originating from it. Text on verso reads: "2345 - L'AFRIQUE EN COULEURS - Dakar; La Place de l'Etoile et ses Avenues." Handwritten note on verso. Partial postmarks on verso.
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
Provenance:
I.U.: Indiana University collection; Donation.
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This collection includes postcards from 45 African countries. Subjects include agriculture; animals; artists; body arts; cityscapes; cultural landscapes; dance; education; expeditions; flora; industry; leaders; marketplaces; medicine; military; missionaries; music; portraits; recreation; rites and ceremonies; and transportation, among many other topics.
Arrangement note:
Arranged by country and topic
Provenance:
NMAfA: National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, 950 Independence Ave. S.W. 20560-0708;, Transfer;, 1985-ongoing;, 1985-0014
Restrictions:
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Rights:
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Genre/Form:
Postcards
Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Collection Rights:
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Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal) DAKAR. A la Fête de la Tabaski
Extent:
1 Postcard (b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Senegal
Date:
[19--]
Scope and Contents:
Text on front reads: "85. Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal). DAKAR. A la Fête de la Tabaski. Le Roi, en voiture, escorté par les tam-tam. Collection Gaudron."
Translated postcard caption reads, "85. West Africa (Senegal) - DAKAR. - At the Tabaski event. The King, in his car, escorted by his musical ensemble."
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
Local Note:
Additional handwritten number on verso reads, "1985-147035."
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal) DAKAR. Embarquement des troupes pour le Maroc
Extent:
1 Postcard (b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Senegal
Morocco
Date:
[19--]
Scope and Contents:
Text on front reads: "182. Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal). DAKAR. Embarquement des troupes pour le Maroc. Collection Gautron."
Translated postcard caption reads, "182. West Africa (Senegal) - DAKAR. - Boarding of the troops to Morocco."
Additional handwritten text on front reads, "Camp de Tiaroye le 27/3, 16. Chere petite soeur, Ca ne change pas. Toujours du sable et du vent. Bonjour a toute la famille. Embrasse bien les bons parents. ton frangin qui t'embrasse de bon coeur."
Translated handwritten text on verso reads, "March 27, 1916. Dear little sister. It doesn't change. Always sand and wind. Hello to the whole family. Give my love to the dear relatives. Your brother who send you kisses with love."
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
Local Note:
Additional handwritten number on verso reads, "1985-147019."
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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Text on front reads: "193. Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal). DAKAR. La Gare. Collection Gautron."
Translated postcard caption reads, "193. West Africa (Senegal) - DAKAR. - The Railway Station."
Additional handwritten text on front reads, "Clément Louis: 47ieme Battallion Sénégalais (S.H.R) Camp de Tiaroge, Sénégal, A.O.F. Bien chères cousines, nous voici arrivés à Dakar et de loin je vous envoie bien des caresses ainsi qu'à Papa. Amitiés sincères à Mr. Arnaud et bon souvenir à Mme Arnaud sa mère. Nous sommes ici peut-être pour 3 à 4 mois. Votre cousin qui vous aime et vous embrasse. Louis Clément."
Translated handwritten text on verso reads, "My dear cousins, Here we are arrived in Dakar and from far away I send you hugs as well as to Papa. Sincere regards to M. Arnaud and greetings to Mrs. Arnaud his mother. We are here perhaps for 3 to 4 months. Your cousin who loves you and sends all his love, Louis clement."
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
Local Note:
Additional handwritten number on verso reads, "1985-147094."
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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Topic:
Mod. architecture/cityscape -- Photographs Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal) DAKAR. Les Ecoles rue de Thiong un jour d'élection. M. le Gouverneur Général Ponty vient de voter
Extent:
1 Postcard (b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Senegal
Date:
[19--]
Scope and Contents:
Text on front reads: "203. Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal). DAKAR. Les Ecoles rue de Thiong un jour d'élection. M. le Gouverneur Général Ponty vient de voter. Collection Gaudron, photo, Dakar."
Translated postcard caption reads, "203. West Africa (Senegal) - DAKAR. - School in rue de Thiong on Election Day. Governor Ponty has just voted."
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
Local Note:
Additional handwritten number on verso reads, "1985-147035."
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal) DAKAR. Une bonne nourrice
Extent:
1 Postcard (col., 14 x 9 cm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Senegal
Date:
[19--]
Scope and Contents:
Text on front reads: "64. Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal). DAKAR. Une bonne nourrice. Collection Gautron, Dakar."
Translated postcard caption reads, "64. West Africa (Senegal) - DAKAR. - A good nanny."
Additional handwritten text on front reads, "Quand dis-tu, elles sont moches hein?"
Translated handwritten text on front reads, "What do you think, aren't they ugly huh?"
Additional handwritten text on verso reads, "Ouakam, le 1er-2-17. Mon cher Marcel, je suis arrivé le 25 à Dakar mais j'attendais d'être fixé pour t'écrire, le voyage s'est fait s'en encombre, nous sommes dans un poste à 7 kilomètres de Dakar, où nous attendons notre départ pour le Cameroun. Le 40ieme est dissous, la 4ieme Cie part au Zinder, la 2ieme passe au 4ieme Sénégalais et la 1ere et la 3ieme la mienne parte sans peur pour le Cameroun. Je crois que réellement j'ai chipée la bonne place. Je préfère aller dans la brousse surtout au Cameroun où tout est tranquille en ce moment. Dakar n'a rien d'intéressant. D'autre part tout y est très cher et tout le monde ... la brousse. Les femmes ont toute ou presque la vérole que ce soit blanches ou noires. Vivement que je sois dans un poste tranquille avec ma section. Je ne m'en ferais pas des banquiers, une petite et jeune m... qui m'allumera le porte plume de temps à autre et la nous tiendrons. Bonjour aux copains de ma part. J'écris à Mr. Oripeau et à Jane. Sincère et cordiale poignée de main."
Translated handwritten text on verso reads, "Ouakam, February 1, 1917. My dear Marcel, I arrived on the 26th at Dakar but waited to be settled in to write to you, the journey was obstructed we are at a post 7 kilometers away from Dakar where we are awaiting our departure for Cameroon. the 40th has been dissolved, the 4th who leave for Zinder, the 2nd went over to the 4th Senegalese and the 1st and 3rd, mine, leaves without fear for Cameroon. I believe I really caught the right place. I prefer above all to go to the bush in Cameroon where everything is peaceful right now. Dakar has nothing interesting and besides that everything here is expensive and everyone is asking for the bush. The women all or almost all have the pox whether they are white or black. I wish I were in a quiet post with my section. I wouldn't worry, books and a small young deck boy to lay out my peholder from time to time and we'll hold on. Hello to the friends from me, I am writing to Mr. Orivean and to Jane. Sincere and cordial handshake."
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal) Dakar - Manipulation des Arachides sur les Quais
Extent:
1 Postcard (b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Senegal
Date:
[19--]
Scope and Contents:
Text on front reads: "133. Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal). Dakar - Manipulation des Arachides sur les Quais. Collection Generale de l'A.O.F. - Fortier, Dakar - Reprod. interd.."
Translated postcard caption reads, "133. West Africa (Senegal) - DAKAR. - Handling groundnuts on the wharfs."
Local Numbers:
A1995-13-182
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
Local Note:
Additional handwritten number on verso reads, "1985-147117."
Collection Restrictions:
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Text on front reads: "213. Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal) - DAKAR - Mariage d'indigènes. Collection Gautron."
Translated postcard caption reads, "213. West Africa (Senegal) - DAKAR - Indigenous Wedding."
Local Numbers:
A1994-07-04
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
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Text on front reads: "213. Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal) - DAKAR - Mariage d'indigènes. Collection Gautron."
Translated postcard caption reads, "213. West Africa (Senegal) - DAKAR - Indigenous Wedding."
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
Exhibitions Note:
"The Field's Edge: Agency, Body and African Lens," held by the Contemporary Art Museum at the University of South Florida, 2002-2003.
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Text on front reads: "213. Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal) - DAKAR - Mariage d'indigènes."
Translated postcard caption reads, "213. West Africa (Senegal) - DAKAR - Indigenous Wedding."
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
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Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal) Dakar, le feu dans le village
Extent:
1 Postcard (col., 9 x 14 cm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Senegal
Date:
[19--]
Scope and Contents:
Text on front reads: "Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal) - Dakar, le feu dans le village. Collection Gautron."
Translated postcard caption reads, "196. West Africa (Senegal) - DAKAR, village in fire."
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
Local Note:
Additional handwritten number on verso reads, "1985-147030."
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Text on front reads: "22. Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal). Dakar. Jeunes filles Acouses. Collection No Metharam-Bros et Cie - Dakar."
Translated postcard caption reads, "22. West Africa (Senegal) - Dakar. Young Acouse girls."
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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