Original title reads, "Presentation of insignia of orders of chivalry and medals at Government House; ceremony held in the drawing room. Aloysius Ola Oni receives insignia of member, military division, O.B.E., for diligent service in the Royal Nigerian Navy, especially in the supply and secretariat branch." [Elisofon field notes, August 1959-December 1959]
This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Life magazine and traveled to Africa from August 18, 1959 to December 20, 1959.
Local Numbers:
C 2 NIG 2.17 EE 59
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Time Life no. 58472 1 24
Frame value is 4.
Slide No. C 2 NIG 2.17 EE 59
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