Zanzibar 1949

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

ZANZIBAR.

LS. Public buildings on the sea front. LS. Arab dhow at sea. MS. Closer view of Arab sailboats. LS. Dhows at anchor. LS. Government general offices. LS. Museum. LS. Loading ghee onto dhow. LS. Natives chanting whilst working. LS. A seaside residence. CU....

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Cataloguer:
Virginia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
68368
Sort Number:
UN 2326 H
Time in/Out:
01:24:20:00 / 01:27:28:00
Canister:
UN 2326 H
Film ID:
2541.11
Issue Date:
1949

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