Donor notes read: "Fort Amsterdam, Abanzi, Jan. 6, 1986; Abanzi village from Fort. Trip along coast with Albert Van Dantzig and family, Jan 6 - 8, 1986. The date on the slide is FEB 86.".
Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-0124
Donor notes read: "Abanzi village from fort, and fort from village. Trip along coast with Albert Van Dantzig and family. Jan. 6-8, 1986. The date on the slide is FEB 86.".
Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-2005
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