Corn Exchange, Stratford-on-Avon, Wednesday, November 25, doors open at half-past seven, to commence at eight ... New and magnificent panorama of Africa : in which will be represented, with life-like accuracy, the most enchanting tropical scenery, inte...
Russell E. Train Africana Collection (Smithsonian. Libraries) Search this
Extent:
1 Item (51 x 26 cm)
Container:
Item Po006
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
circa 1874
Scope and Contents note:
Broadside announcing a lecture on British exploration and travel in Africa, highlighting the story of the late missionary David Livingstone. The lecture was accompanied by a panoramic display of "beautiful moving canvas paintings" creating "a striking dioramic effect."
General note:
"On this occasion, the lecture will be delivered by Mr. Henry Fisher, formerly schoolmaster and interpreter in Her Majesty's Service, who has for a long period resided in South Africa, is conversant with the various languages, and accompanied Dr. Livingstone on his first journey from Kuruman."
Collection Rights:
The collection is housed in the Joseph F. Cullman 3rd Library of Natural History, which is open to researchers Monday through Friday in the afternoons, from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.; morning visits are by appointment only. Please call (202) 633-1184 or email AskaLibrarian@si.edu for an appointment.
