British East / Central Africa
Photo collection of operations at the Akoraheka Ranching and Dairy Co-op in West Uganda in 1968. Its shows the white managers and the local workers. Shown are in-house training for the locals by a white manager, workers parking their bicycles outside, locals weighing seed or condensed milk that is then transported by cattle, local black managers relaxing, a company outdoor event attended by both managers and workers. local celebrations at the Co-op, inspecting the days work, families of workers waiting outside. A strong mix showing whites and blacks working together. 15 photos in all, no captions. The Co-op is still in operation today
Price: $300.00
Complete set of 10 postcards by the L’Istituto Missioni Africane di Verona on early activities in Tanzania. Rare.
NOTE: The Institute of African Missions of Verona, founded by Daniele Comboni in 1867 (male) and 1872 (female, later Comboni Sisters), initially focused on evangelizing Central Africa, especially Sudan, and combating the slave trade. The institute created Nigrizia , a magazine and cultural foundation, as well as the African Museum of Verona to showcase its missionary activities. Over time, the institutes expanded throughout Africa, and later to America, the Middle East, and Europe.
Price: $300.00
