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Sir Geo Denton Kemy

[18--]

Africa; Lagos (Nigeria)

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art. Visual details below describe the original material.

Sir Geo Denton Kemy accompanied by three officers sit with the Chief of the village. The Chief, Sir Kemy and his men are surrounded by the men, women and children of the village. Original caption reads: "Sir Geo Denton Kemy acting Governor of Lagos at a palaver (Bale of Ibadan).".

Collection
W. H. Himbury photographs
Catalog date
[18--]
Recorded places
Africa; Lagos (Nigeria)
Format and extent
1 Photographic print (albumen., b&w, 14.5 x 21 cm.)
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This is a catalog record for historical archival material, not a biography. Catalog wording reflects the source record. Metadata reuse does not grant permission to reproduce restricted photographs or documents.

Sources & collection details

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art — original record ↗

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-20

Catalog reference: EEPA.1995-024, Item EEPA 1995-240014

Collection: W. H. Himbury photographs

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