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 sits in back of automobile with military personnel during parade Public Deposited

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County

St. Andrew

Location

North and Central America

Persons Pictured

Tubman, William V. S., President of Liberia.

City

Kingston

Country

Jamaica

Filename

VAA7927-5493

Subject

Event: Kingston welcomes President Tubman
Topical Subject: Automobiles
Topical Subject: Military parades & ceremonies
Topical Subject: Visits of state

State

Surrey

Title

President William V. S. Tubman sits in back of automobile with military personnel during parade

Photographer/Collector

Agency: Orphan Work

Physical Description

Film Type: Black & White Print
Print Size: 8 x 10

Persistent URL

http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/lcp/tubman/VAA7927-5493

Source Metadata Identifier

VAA7927-5493

Campus

IU Bloomington

Date Taken

circa 1951-1957

Relationships

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William V. S. Tubman Photograph Collection

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