Commander Achille Lauro receiving President Tubman

Agency: Orphan Work

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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Commander Achille Lauro receiving President Tubman Public Deposited

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County

Campania

Location

Europe

Persons Pictured

Lauro, Achille, Mayor of Naples. Tubman, William V. S., President of Liberia. Barnes, Nathan, Liberian Ambassador to the UN.

City

Naples

Country

Italy

Filename

VAA7927-4287

Subject

Topical Subject: Salutations
Topical Subject: Visits of state
Topical Subject: Receptions

Title

Commander Achille Lauro receiving President Tubman

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/VAA7927-4287

Source Metadata Identifier

VAA7927-4287

Campus

IU Bloomington

Date Taken

circa 1955-1962

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William V. S. Tubman Photograph Collection

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