| Title |
Sierra Leone |
| Reference |
PC Sierra Leone II |
| Creator |
Various |
| Covering Dates |
–1953 |
| Extent and Medium |
33 images; Fair condition. |
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| Content and context |
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Postcards showing views in Sierra Leone, particularly in Free Town. The majority are by the Lisk-Carew Brothers, number 14 is by the Sierra Leone Government, Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd, and number 15 is by Ceylon Pictorials. Numbers 20 and 30 give no indication as to the photographer.
Donated by Kenneth G Barringer (b. 1925) and presented by Miss Terry Barringer, the donor's daughter and past Librarian of the RCS, on 15 December 2005.
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| Further information |
Indexed |
| Index Terms |
| Africa |
| Sierra Leone |
| RCS/PC Sierra Leone II contains: |
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1
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The body is the temple of the soul. The caption continues: 'Soap and water, keeps both body and soul healthy and clean.'.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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2
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Telling a human story - earth's message. The caption continues: . Across the ocean far and near,. Comes again the thought of friends. The same old wish,. Prosperity, Health, and Happy Days. At Christmas and the New Year.'.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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3
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Dug-out canoes waiting for the boats, Freetown.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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4
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Fruit seller.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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5
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Charlotte Falls.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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6
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Interior St. George's Cathedral, Freetown.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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7
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Tropical mountains - in the sunshine. The caption continues: 'With kind regards and best wishes for Christmas and the coming year.'.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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8
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St. George's Cathedral, Freetown.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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9
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Weaving native cloth.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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10
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Kennema.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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11
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The out door kitchen.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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12
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Music hath charms - musical comedians dispensing melodious music.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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13
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Freetown - Waterloo excursion.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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14
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Forest ranger Fogbawa A Konno. The postcard is signed on the face in two separate places with 'Fogbawa', and 'Gilette.' Published by Sierra Leone Government, Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd. |
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15
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Fisherman, Negombo, Ceylon. A message from Dorothy and (?) to Ms I Mahtaney in Hong Kong is written on the reverse. Published by Ceylon Pictorials. |
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16
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View of Colombo Harbour, Ceylon. A message from Ken to Mr and Mrs P F Oliver (Pete and Dorothy) in Hong Kong is written on the reverse. Published by 'Will's Studio, Dematagoda'. |
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17
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Hinterland native chiefs.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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18
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Cape light-house. As seen through the indigenous palm trees.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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19
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Country road.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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20
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Law Courts, Freetown.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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21
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Waterloo High Street.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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22
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A roadside fountain in the country. Where travellers quench their thirst.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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23
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Nursing mothers.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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24
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Off to school.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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25
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House builders at work.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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26
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Glad Merry Hours. The caption continues:. "At Christmas. The festive joys. Are similar with all races. In every clime by. Dancing, and Feasting. May these be yours today".
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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27
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Out with morning appetiser - the 'Pap', Freetown.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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28
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In mother's gentle arms.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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29
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Through the Valleys, Congo Road.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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30
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Percival Street, Freetown.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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31
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Hair plating.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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32
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The open-air fireside.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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33
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Pounding and winnowing grain.
Creator: Lisk-Carew Brothers, photographers. |
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