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H.C. Walker's album of photographs of Rhodesia

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MS. 15005
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An album of photographs of Rhodesia which appear to have been taken by H.C. Walker whose name is written inside the front cover and on the reverse of one of the loose photographs.The photographs include the funeral of Cecil Rhodes in April 1902, the Khami ruins, views of Bulawayo, the Bulawayo Drama and Musical Society, the unveiling of the Shangani Memorial in the Matopos Hills in July 1904, wildlife and scenery.

Dates

  • Creation: c.1902-1904

Extent

1 box

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 15005].

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Shelfmark:

MS. 15005

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 15005

Abstract

H.C. Walker's album of photographs of Rhodesia

Biographical / Historical

H.C. Walker appears to have been a settler in Rhodesia.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased by the Bodleian Library from James Cummins Bookseller in June 2018.

Title
Catalogue of H.C. Walker's album of photographs of Rhodesia
Status
Published
Author
Finding aid prepared by Lucy McCann
Date
2018
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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