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St. Joseph's Institution, Singapore, 1932 May 10

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2016.003.000068
Identifier: 2016.003.000068

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: Created by an unidentified French man, this photo album documents his trip that started Marseille, France on the Desirade. The bespoke album, with its engraved title on the spine, includes hand-written captions in French, as well as Asian art, all in yellow ink. The photos show and identify his companions, many of whom appear to be in the military. Photos document the journey through the Suez Canal to Sri Lanka, Philippines, Djibouti, China, Singapore, and Vietnam. Images depict various cultural and natural sites along the voyage.

The album is 14 1/8" x 10 7/8" and contains 350 images.

Dates

  • 1932 May 10

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.0 Linear Feet (1 container)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: French

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513