Inauguration Album - Republic of Liberia - January 1952

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: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 28; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President at Antoinette Tubman Stadium in Monrovia. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Image 1: A group of people sitting on bleachers watching activities in the stadium. Another crowd of people are walking around on the stadium grounds watching an event obscured by the crowd. Image 2: A group of people standing in the stadium grounds. The crowd is parted in the center for performers. People are dressed in a variety of informal and formal clothing. The majority of people are looking toward the center at the performers. Image 3: A woman setting up a tripod at the edge of a crowd in the stadium grounds. The crowd is standing in a ring around performers. A man is guiding people to stand back for the performers. People are dressed in a variety of informal and formal clothing. Image 4: People standing in a ring around performers (off camera) in the stadium grounds. Another group of people are sitting in the stadium looking down at events. A man in uniform is standing in front of the crowd. Everyone is looking at the performers and wearing a variety of informal and formal clothing. Image 5: The edge of stadium bleachers overlooking the stadium grounds. People are standing in two groups in the grounds, parted in the center for performers. Everyone is looking toward the center at the performers. Image 6: A group of people sitting on bleachers watching activities in the stadium. Another crowd of people are standing in two groups in the stadium grounds, parted in the center for performers. Everyone is looking at the performers. Image 7: People standing against the back of the stadium looking at events. Several people are walking between stadium pillars and a large group can be seen on the stadium grounds. A string of flags is hanging above the stadium. Image 8: A young girl and man kneeling at the front of a crowd on the stadium grounds watching performers. The man is holding a camera and wearing a round hat. The girl is holding a program of events and looking forward. Image 9: A performer kneeling in the center of the stadium grounds, wearing a patterned waist-cloth and head wrap. A group of people are standing in a circle around the performer. Another group of people are sitting on the stadium bleachers. Image 10: A group of people standing at the edge of stadium grounds in front of several buildings with a thatch roof. Several people are photographing a group of people in the crowd wearing traditional outfits. Image 11: Three musicians playing ceremonial horns on the stadium grounds. A crowd of people are standing in a circle around the performers and another group is sitting in the stadium bleachers. The performers are wearing fur caps. Image 12: Three musicians playing ceremonial horns while a man dances in the center of the stadium grounds. the dancer is wearing a striped robe and the musicians are wearing fur caps. A crowd of people are sanding in a circle around the performers and another group is sitting in the stadium bleachers., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 27/28 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 29; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Image 1: Four unidentified dignitaries standing under a striped awning watching a group of soldiers march down the street. One dignitary is wearing a tuxedo and two are wearing military uniforms. The soldiers are holding flags. The officials wearing military uniforms are saluting the soldiers. Image 2, 3, & 8: Various images of three dignitaries watching soldiers march off-camera. One official is wearing a tuxedo and black hat. Another official is wearing a military uniform. The man in the middle is wearing an Asian-style tunic with print designs. They are standing under a striped awning. Image 4-7: Various images of five dignitaries walking down the street escorted by soldiers. Two of the officials are wearing tuxedos and top hats, two are wearing military uniforms, and one man is wearing an Asian-style tunic with print designs. The dignitaries are walking in front of groups of soldiers standing in formation along the sidewalks. In one photo the man wearing the tunic is shaking hands with a soldier. Image 9: A dignitary wearing an Asian-style tunic with print designs exiting a car parked next to a striped awning. A soldier is holding open the car door. A Liberian flag is hanging from a street light. Image 10: A group of people sitting on bleachers at Antoinette Tubman Stadium watching performers in the stadium. A man smoking a cigar and wearing a suit is sitting on the far right next to a man wearing a military dress uniform. A string of flags is hung across the top of the stadium bleachers. Image 11 & 12: Various images of a marching band performing on the grounds of Antoinette Tubman Stadium. A group of people in the stadium grounds are standing around the band and another group is sitting on bleachers watching the band., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 29/30 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 30; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Four image positions are blank. Image 1 & 2: Various images of five dignitaries walking down the street in front of soldiers standing at attention. Two officials are wearing patterned robes, one man is wearing a tuxedo and black hat, and another is wearing a dress military uniform. A group of soldiers is standing along the sidewalk watching the dignitaries. Image 3: An unidentified woman, likely the wife of a dignitary, standing under a striped awning. Two soldiers are standing behind her. The woman is wearing a patterned robe. Image 4: Six dignitaries standing under a striped awning watching soldiers marching off-camera. The man on the left is wearing a dress military uniform and saluting. Three of the dignitaries are wearing patterned robes. The man third from the right is wearing a tuxedo and holding a top hat to his chest. Image 5-8: Various images of an Asian dignitary meeting with President William Tubman and other Liberian officials. The dignitary is wearing an Asian-style tunic with print designs. In image 4, the dignitary is smiling and speaking to five dignitaries sitting around a small table. In the other images the dignitary is speaking with President Tubman and raising a glass to toast him., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 29/30 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 31; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Four image positions are blank. Image 1 & 2: Various images of Liberian President William Tubman toasting with two unidentified dignitaries in a room with paintings on wood panel walls. Tubman is wearing a black suit and standing in one photo. The other dignitaries are wearing robes with patterned prints. The man is raising a glass while speaking. Image 3: A jade carving gifted to President Tubman. The carving features three figures in a relief scene. The carving is on a silk pillow on a small table. Image 4: A dignitary speaking with five officials all sitting in a circle on cushioned chairs. the dignitary is wearing a robe with patterned prints. The officials are wearing dark suits. They are talking in a room with paintings on wood panel walls. Image 5 & 6: Various images of an unidentified woman holding a small parasol. The woman is smiling and wearing a checkered top with no sleeves. She is standing on a street with a large building in the background. Image 7 & 8: Various images of a church with ceremonial flags strung in front. The church has stone walls with high arches on the front under a bell tower. There is a small obelisk next to the stairs leading into the church. Both photos have exposure distortions., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 31/32 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 32; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Five image positions are blank. Image 1 & 2: Various images of two men in a swearing-in ceremony. The man on the left is wearing a suit and in one photo is holding an arm in the air as he speaks. The man on the right is wearing shorts and a t-shirt and is looking at the other man. There is a microphone on a stand between the men and a Liberian flag on a desk in the back of the room. Both photos have exposure distortions. Image 3: Singer Etta Moten Barnett standing on stage with Mary McLeod Bethune. Barnett is wearing a patterned dress and shawl draped over her arm raised in the air. Both women are looking forward proudly while the singer is singing. The stage has flowers along the front and striped bunting on the back wall. Image 4: Singer Etta Moten Barnett bowing during a performance. She is smiling and wearing a patterned dress. A pianist is sitting at a piano on the left, looking up at Barnett. The stage has flowers along the front and striped bunting on the back wall. Image 5-7: Various images of singer Etta Moten Barnett performing. She is looking out into the audience (off-camera) and a pianist is playing an upright piano on the side of the stage. The stage area is covered in flowers and tropical plants. Striped bunting is hanging on the back wall., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 31/32 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 33; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Six image positions are blank. Image 1: Two drum majors leading a marching band down the street. The men are wearing white military uniforms. The man on the right is holding a large baton in the air. A group of musicians are marching with brass instruments behind the majors. Groups of people are standing on the left and right side of the street watching the band. Image 2: A high ranking official wearing a dark military uniform directing proceedings as people are marching along the street (off-camera). A large group of people are standing on the sidewalk by a two story building watching the festivities. The photo has exposure distortions. Image 3: Two young girls standing in a crowd watching people march down the street (off-camera). The girls are wearing dresses and standing with a crowd on the street. Image 4: An aerial image of soldiers marching down the street in formation. Three columns of soldiers are marching with rifles on the right side of the street. They are approaching the Executive Mansion, with a striped awning and a Liberian flag hanging overhead. People are standing on both sides of the street watching the festivities. Image 5: A marching band performing while they march down the street. The musicians are standing in several rows playing brass instruments. The front row is playing tubas and trombones. The musicians are wearing white uniforms. Image 6: A truck driving down the road with soldiers marching on all sides. The soldier in front is holding a banner that reads "6th MP" with an image of two rifles. The truck has striped bunting hanging on all sides of the truck-bed. A man is standing in the back of the truck., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 33/34 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 34; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Six image positions are blank. Image 1: President William Tubman holding a bible with a group of other dignitaries. Everyone is wearing black tuxedos with white bowties. Several officials have medals hanging from jackets and around their necks. Tubman is standing in front of a microphone on the left while the man on the right is speaking. Image 2: President Tubman holding a bible while another official is kissing it. They are standing in front of a group of dignitaries. They are all wearing black tuxedos and white bowties. Several officials have medals hanging from jackets and around their necks. Tubman is standing in front of a microphone on the left. Image 3: An unidentified dignitary signing a document in front of a group of officials. They are all wearing black tuxedos and white bowties. The dignitary in front is also wearing a sash. Image 4: President Tubman standing with a group of dignitaries next to a table with a large microphone. Tubman is standing in front of a chair with a large, ornate wooden back. A Liberian flag is on the desk. Everyone is wearing black tuxedos and white bowties. Several men are wearing medals on their jackets. Image 5: President Tubman shaking hands with a dignitary in front of a group of officials. Everyone is wearing black tuxedos and white bowties. Tubman is standing on the right and smiling while he leans forward. He is holding white gloves in his other hand. Image 6: President Tubman looking over papers with another dignitary. They are standing in front of a group of officials. Everyone is wearing black tuxedos and white bowties. Tubman is standing on the right. Both men are looking down and Tubman has his hand on the papers., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 33/34 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 35; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Five image positions are blank. Image 1 & 2: Various images of a group of officials standing near the base of a monument to Joseph Jenkins Roberts, Liberia's first president. The officials are dressed in black tuxedos and military dress uniforms. They are holding wreathes decorated with roses. The officials are surrounded by a crowd observing the ceremony. Image 3: Several officials and a photographer walking toward a monument to Joseph Jenkins Roberts. One official is wearing an elaborate robe and two men are wearing military dress uniforms. They are holding wreathes decorated with roses. The photographer is carrying a large camera. A crowd is lined against a building observing the ceremony. The photo exposure is distorted. Image 4-6: Various images of President William Tubman approaching the monument to Joseph Jenkins Roberts and placing a wreath decorated in roses at the base. President Tubman is wearing a black tuxedo with medals on the jacket. He is accompanied by men wearing white military dress uniforms. Image 7: President Tubman walking with a group of dignitaries away from a monument to Joseph Jenkins Roberts. Tubman is wearing a black tuxedo and the other men are wearing military dress uniforms. A group of people are standing on the roof of a nearby building observing the ceremony., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 35/36 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 36; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Six image positions are blank. Image 1 & 6: Various images of a group of men talking between events. The men are wearing striped robes and are sitting with a crowd of people observing ceremonies. The man on the left is leaning forward to talk to the man on the right. Image 2 & 3: Various overhead images of President William Tubman speaking during a ceremony with an audience sitting to his side (and in front, off-camera). Tubman is standing at a podium and reading from papers. There is a microphone in front of the podium. The audience is wearing formal clothing and is likely composed of dignitaries and invited guests. Tubman is wearing a black tuxedo. Image 4: President Tubman standing at a podium and reading from papers. A group of dignitaries is sitting to his side. Everyone is wearing black tuxedos and Tubman has medals on his jacket. A large microphone is in front of the podium. Image 5: President Tubman kneeling and holding papers during a ceremony. A group of dignitaries on his side are also kneeling and looking down. Everyone is wearing black tuxedos and Tubman has medals on his jacket., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 35/36 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 37; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Three image positions are blank. Image 1: President William Tubman standing with a group of dignitaries under the striped awning of the Executive Mansion. Tubman is standing third from left. He and many of the officials are wearing black tuxedos and top hats. Several men are wearing military dress uniforms. People are standing in several rows backing into the building entrance. Image 2: Three men in military or police uniforms talking under a striped awning. The man on the right is holding a bible and reading aloud while the man in the center is smiling. All three are also wearing caps with badges and white gloves. Image 3: Several dignitaries standing under a striped awning with military officials. Two men wearing black suits and top hats are standing next to two women with sashes. The woman on the right is wearing a white dress and feathered hat. The woman on the left is wearing a dark patterned dress. Five officials wearing military uniforms are standing on the right. Image 4: Two unidentified female dignitaries walking down the steps of a building entrance accompanied by several military officials and reporters. The dignitary in front is wearing a white dress and feathered hat. She is standing between a man and woman wearing military dress uniforms. Image 5: President Tubman walking down the street with a group of dignitaries and military officials. Tubman and the dignitaries are wearing black tuxedos, white bowties, and top hats. The military officials are wearing dress uniforms. The photo exposure is distorted. Image 6: President Tubman standing between two military officials under a striped awning. The officials are wearing white dress uniforms and saluting. Tubman is wearing a black tuxedo and holds a top hat to his chest. Image 7: Two little boys and two little girls walking down stairs accompanied by two adults. One boy is wearing a suit and the other is wearing a uniform. The two girls are wearing matching ruffled dresses. Their guardian is walking behind them and holding a white purse. Image 8: A small plane flying across a clear sky over a large building. The building has a row of square columns at the entrance. A group of people are standing in the building entrance. Image 9: A dignitary walking under a striped awning with a military official. A group of dignitaries in the street are walking toward the entrance. The dignitary is wearing a black tuxedo and top hat. The military official is wearing a white dress uniform with braided cords hanging from the shoulder. The photo exposure is distorted., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 37/38 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 38; Two columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. One image position is blank. Image 1: A group of unidentified dignitaries walking down the street accompanied by military officials. The dignitaries are wearing black tuxedos and top hats. the officials in front are wearing white dress uniforms. The other officials are wearing dark dress uniforms. A group of soldiers is standing at attention along the side of the street and a group of people are standing in back watching the event. Image 2 & 3: Various images of a group of dignitaries walking behind a military color guard and accompanied by military official escorts. They are walking between two lines of soldiers standing at attention on both sides of the street. A group of people are standing on the sidewalk observing the event. A string of flags hangs across the street. Image 4: A large column of soldiers marching down the street in formation. Several groups of dignitaries are walking down the street in the other direction. The dignitaries are all wearing black tuxedos and top hats. Another line of soldiers is standing on the side of the street and a group of people are standing on the sidewalk watching the event. Image 5: Young girls standing with streamers attached to an arch. The girls are wearing similar white dresses and gloves. The arch is covered in flowers and placed in the middle of the street. A group of people are standing in the entrance of a building on the far side of the street observing events. Image 6 & 7: Various images of a group of dignitaries walking down the street accompanied by military officials. The group is walking past buildings with strings of flags string between. The dignitaries are wearing black tuxedos and top hats. Groups of people are standing along the sidewalk next to buildings watching the events., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 37/38 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 39; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Image 1-4: Various images of a crowd standing in the street and watching flags suspended in the air with parachutes. Several strings of flags hang across the street between buildings. A Liberian flag hands from a telephone pole on the side of the street. Image 5 & 12: Various images of Secretary of the Treasury William E. Dennis, Sr., an unidentified man, and Harvey S. Firestone, Jr., standing left to right in front of the Executive Mansion and chatting. All three are wearing tuxedos and top hats. Dennis is holding a folding fan and the man in the center is smoking a cigarette. Firestone has medals on his jacket. Image 6 & 7: Various images of people standing on the sidewalk next to a church watching flags suspended in the air with parachutes. Several cars are parked along the side of the street. The church has large stone walls and two archways. Image 8: Several flags suspended in air with parachutes. The flags are attached on one corner to parachute strings. Image 9: Liberian Ambassador to Haiti George T. Brewer standing on the left with two unidentified dignitaries in front of the Executive Mansion. All three are wearing black tuxedos and top hats. The man in the center is holding a folding fan open and smiling. Brewer has medals on his jacket. Image 10: A dignitary talking with military officials on the street behind a group of people watching a separate event. The dignitary is wearing a tuxedo and top hat and the officials are wearing white dress uniforms. Other officials and dignitaries are standing further back and talking. Image 11: A group of men and women talking outside an event tent. The men are wearing black suits and the women are wearing dresses. The man on the right is looking at one woman and smiling and holding a program in his hand. The man on the left is looking at the group and smiling as well. A string of flags are hanging across the tent entrance., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 39/40 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 40; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Image 1 & 2:: Various images of a man standing in front of a single-propeller airplane. The man is holding the propeller with his left hand and is leaning on one leg. The plane is in an open field with a car parked behind it and a large cliff in the background. Image 3 & 4: Various images of a parade float driving down a street with crowds of onlookers on both sides. The float is shaped like a large motorboat. A group of women wearing striped dresses is standing in the back of the float waiving at the crowds. Image 5: A parade float driving down a street with crowds of onlookers on both sides. The float has a small model of a church building in the front. A group of girls wearing white dresses and gloves are standing in the back. A string of flags hangs over the street between two buildings. Image 6: A parade float driving down the street with crowds of onlookers on both sides. The float is covered in dark plastic sheeting and possible some vegetation. A group of women wearing dark dresses stands in the back. A string of flags hangs over the street between two buildings. Image 7: Several military vehicles drive down the street during a parade between crowds of onlookers. There are five soldiers in each vehicle. The solder in the front passenger seat of each vehicle is standing and saluting as they drive by. A string of flags hangs over the street between two buildings. Image 8-10: Various images of several groups of soldiers marching in formation down the street during a parade. The soldiers are carrying rifles over their right shoulder. Large crowds of people are lining both sides of the street watching the soldiers. Image 11: A group of military musicians marching in formation down the street and playing during a parade. The musicians are playing a variety of brass instruments and are wearing white uniforms. A group of people stand on each side of the street watching the musicians. Image 12: A military color guard marches in formation down the street during a parade. Several soldiers are holding flags and the others are holding rifles over their shoulder. A group of people stand on each side of the street watching the color guard., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 39/40 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 41; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from left to right, top to bottom. Two image positions are blank. The negatives are placed horizontally on the page. Image 1 & 12: Various images of President William Tubman speaking at a podium in a large hall. Audience are sitting on both sides and also on a balcony (mostly off-camera). There is a desk and chair with large wooden back behind Tubman. He is wearing a black tuxedo. In one image, a photographer is stepping in to take a picture. Image 2: President Tubman standing at a podium and speaking to audiences sitting on both sides of a large hall. A microphone is placed in front of the podium. Tubman is wearing a black tuxedo. Image 3-6: Various images of President Tubman standing behind a podium and talking with officials at the podium. A group of officials are standing around the room. Everyone is wearing black tuxedos. Tubman has a large chain around his neck. He is standing in front of a chair with a large wooden back. Image 7, 16-18: Various images of President Tubman speaking at a podium in a large hall. A portion of the audience is sitting to the left of Tubman. He is wearing a black tuxedo and large metal necklace. A large microphone is in front of the podium. Image 8: An audience of dignitaries watching President Tubman (off-camera) speak. The audience is sitting in a large hall. The dignitaries are dressed according to respective local customs. Image 9-11: Various images of President Tubman speaking at a podium in a large hall. A portion of the audience is sitting to the right of Tubman. He is wearing a black tuxedo and sash. Image 15: President Tubman speaking at a podium in a large hall with audience sitting to his left and right. Tubman is wearing a black tuxedo. A microphone is in front of the podium., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 41/42 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 42; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from left to right, top to bottom. The negatives are placed horizontal on the page. Image 1-3: Various images of a crowd in a large hall watching President William Tubman speak. The audience is sitting in several sections extending the length of the hall and also standing in balconies along the side of the hall. Tubman is standing at a podium at the far end of the hall in front of a group of dignitaries. Image 4 & 5: Various images of President Tubman standing at a podium and speaking. Part of the audience is sitting to his left. A microphone extends in front of the podium. Tubman is wearing a black tuxedo. Image 6: Several men wearing striped robes, sitting, and chatting during an event. They are surrounded by others in a large hall. Image 7, 8, & 18: Various images of a woman in white dress with feathered hat sitting in the front row of an audience watching President Tubman (off-camera) with other dignitaries. A man wearing a military uniform sits to her right and another woman wearing a patterned dress sits to her left. Both women are wearing sashes. Dignitaries are sitting in the rows behind them as well. Image 9: A man sitting in the front row of an audience watching President Tubman speak (off-camera). The man is wearing official robes and a cap. He is holding a program. Image 10: President Tubman standing at a podium and speaking. Tubman is wearing a black tuxedo. A microphone is in front of the podium. A group of dignitaries are sitting to his left. Image 11 & 12: Various images of a portion of audience sitting close to President Tubman as he speaks at a podium. The audience is sitting in two sections divided by an aisle. Tubman is wearing a black tuxedo and standing in front of a chair with large wooden back. Dignitaries are sitting to his left and right. Image 13: Photo is blurred. Image 14-17: Various images of dignitaries standing behind and to the side of President Tubman as he speaks at a podium. Several women wearing dresses and large hats stand in the front row to his left. Tubman is wearing a black tuxedo. Other dignitaries are standing at a desk behind Tubman and looking down at papers., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 41/42 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 43; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from left to right, top to bottom. Four image positions are blank. The negatives are placed horizontal on the page. Image 1 & 12: Various images of a group of men placing an architectural building model covered in cloth and flat board onto several folding chairs. The men are wearing black tuxedos and ornamental aprons and cuffs. An audience of dignitaries is sitting behind the area where the model is placed. Image 2 & 3: Various images of a man standing behind an architectural building model covered with cloth on a panel resting on four chairs. The man is holding a program and speaking into a microphone in his other hand. Two candles on large wooden stands are in front of and behind the model. An audience of dignitaries is sitting behind and to the right of the speaker. Image 4 & 5: Various images of a group of dignitaries standing around an architectural building model on a panel resting on four chairs. The men are wearing black tuxedos and ornamental aprons and cuffs. They are performing a dedication ceremony around the building model. Several men are holding programs. Two men are holding large white poles. Image 6: An audience sitting between large concrete columns There are lights attached to the columns and an opening at the back of the building. Image 9 & 17: Various images of a group of workers carrying wooden beams out of a building opening covered in rubble. The men are walking over broken pieces of wood and rocks. Several men in military uniforms are observing the men work and a crowd is standing in the background. The men are walking toward a plaza between buildings. There is a metal awning with the Liberian Seal at the top of the entrance. Image 10 & 11: Various images of a group of workers clearing the ground in a building entrance. The ground is covered in dirt and the entrance is an opening in the wall suggesting the building is unfinished. A monument and plaza are visible behind the building entrance. Folding chairs are set up further into the building., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 43/44 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 44; Two columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Three images are under-exposed and not visible. Image 1-3: President William Tubman and his wife leading a procession of dignitaries and their wives walking through a reception hall. People are sitting at tables behind the procession. Small Liberian flags are hanging from the ceiling. Tubman and the man behind him are wearing black tuxedos and white bowties. The third dignitary is wearing a white military dress jacket. The women are wearing white dresses with shawls. Image 4: President Tubman walking in front of his wife and several military dignitaries through a reception hall. People are standing at tables to the right of Tubman. All the men are wearing tuxedo jackets. Image 5: A blurry image of a dignitary walking into a reception hall with a woman and an older woman walking behind them. The man is wearing a black tuxedo and white bow tie., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 43/44 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 45; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Image 7 is under-exposed. Image 1: Two unidentified women talking with an unidentified man wearing a military uniform at a reception. The women are wearing dresses and are looking away from the camera. Image 2: Two unidentified men wearing military uniforms talking with another man at a reception. The uniforms are white and have epaulettes pinned to each shoulder. The man in the center is wearing a sash. Image 3 & 4: President William Tubman speaking with an unidentified dignitary at a reception. Both men are wearing black tuxedos and holding drinks in their right hand. The man on the right is also wearing a sash and medals on his jacket. Image 5: Three men (one partially off-camera) speaking with a woman at a reception. The woman is holding a glass and is smiling at the man off-camera. The two other men are wearing black tuxedos and looking forward. The man on the right has several medals on his jacket. Image 6: Two men speaking with a woman with her back to the camera. Both men are wearing black tuxedos. the man on the left is holding a glass and has medals on his jacket. Image 8: A man leaning down to speak with Mary McLeod Bethuen and Antoinette Tubman sitting in chairs at a reception. The woman on the left is wearing a dress with floral patterns. The woman in the center is holding a folding fan. The man is wearing a black tuxedo. Image 9: Two men and a woman talking at a reception. The men are wearing black tuxedos and are smiling. The man in the center is making hand gestures. Image 10: Two men leaning down and speaking with Mary McLeod Bethune and Antoinette Tubman who are sitting in chairs at a reception. The man on the right is wearing a dark dress tunic and white pants. The women are wearing dresses and looking up and smiling. Image 11: Two men speaking at a reception. They are wearing black tuxedos and laughing. the man on the left is holding a glass. Image 12: Three men (one partially off-camera) speaking at a reception. The man on the left is wiping sweat from the back of his neck. The man in the center is wearing a black tuxedo and gesturing., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 45/46 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 46; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Image 6 is under-exposed. Image 1: Two long dining tables with dignitaries sitting on all sides. Waiters in white jackets are serving people at the table on the left. Everyone is wearing formal jackets, dresses, and tuxedos. Two chandeliers are hanging in the room. Edward Dudley, US ambassador to Liberia, is sitting third from right in the back row. President William Tubman is sitting fourth from right in the back row. Gabriel Dennis, Secretary of State, is sitting third from right in the front row. Charles D. B. King, former president and ambassador to the US, is sitting fifth from right in the front row. Image 2: Dignitaries standing around two long dining tables. They are wearing uniforms, dresses, and tuxedos. The tables are covered with lit candles and silverware. A chandelier is hanging from the ceiling. Gabriel Dennis is standing on the right. Image 3: An unidentified man standing with Mary McLeod Bethune in a hallway in front of other people heading toward a dining hall. Bethune is wearing a dark dress and the man is wearing a jacket and black bow tie. Image 4: Harvey S. Firestone, Jr., and Liberian Secretary of the Treasury William E. Dennis, Sr., standing at the end of a long table in a dining hall, smiling and talking. Both men are wearing tuxedos. Firestone has medals on his jacket. Other dignitaries are standing in the room. There are two chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. Image 5: Liberian Secretary of State Momolu Dukuly standing with Bethune in a hallway outside a dining hall. Bethune is signing a card held by Dukuly. Both are looking down and smiling. Image 7 & 8: Various images of people standing around long dining tables raising their glasses for a toast. The dining tables have lit candles. Several chandeliers are hanging from the ceiling. Image 9-12: Various images of the Executive Mansion hosting evening festivities. The building has three strips of lights wrapped around each floor. Cars are parked all around the building and people are walking toward it., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 45/46 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 47; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Image 1-4: Various images of cars driving down a dirt road toward a village. Thatch-roofed huts are on the left side of the road. Image 5: Liberian Vice-President William Richard Tolbert walking around a village with a crowd watching him. Tolbert is wearing a suit and talking to a woman on the right. A large thatch-roofed hut is in back with cars parked alongside. Image 6: A group of people wandering around the middle of a village. A large thatch-roofed hut is in that background. Cars are parked around the crowd and a string of colored flags is hanging between two poles. Image 7: A group of people standing along the side of a street outside the Executive Mansion. Everyone is standing around and talking, possibly waiting for arriving dignitaries. Image 8: A group of people standing along the side of a street next to the striped awning of the mansion. Everyone is standing around and talking, possibly waiting for arriving dignitaries. Image 9: Two men wearing traditional robes and caps standing in a crowd of people in front of the mansion. Everyone is standing around and talking. Men in uniforms are standing on the building porch. Image 10: Richard Abrom Henries, Liberian Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Tolbert standing in a crowd of people in front of the mansion. Henries is standing 4th from right and Tolbert is standing fifth from right. Both are looking up at the mansion. Everyone is standing around and talking. Image 11 & 12: Various images of people lining up to enter the mansion through the main striped awning entrance. Cars are parked along the street in front of the mansion. A Liberian flag and string of smaller flags are hanging off a telephone pole next to the mansion., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 47/48 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 48; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Image 1-4: Various images of four women dancing in the center of a large crowd. The crowd is standing in a circle watching the women. The women are on an open dirt field wearing various pieces of cloth tied around their waist and torso. A large thatch-roofed hut is behind the field. Image 5 & 12: Various images of two young boys and a young girl standing in the crowd watching dancers. The girl in the center is wearing a patterned white shirt and a head wrap, folding her arms over her waist. The two young boys are wearing open shirts. All three are looking at the camera. Image 6-8: Various images of a young woman dancing in the center of a close crowd. A group of men with drums are playing behind her. The woman is holding two scarves in the air with her hands while lifting her feet and dancing. Image 9: Two men moving around a person dressed in a Bush devil costume and mask. The three people are in a dirt field surrounded by a crowd watching. Image 10: A person wearing a Bush devil costume and mask surrounded by a large crowd of men, possibly as part of a ceremony. Some of the men are raising their hands in the air. Image 11: A young woman clapping her hands in front of a young girl and two boys nearby., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 47/48 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 49; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Image 1: A dancer dressed in a ritualistic costume and mask. The mask is covered in white feathers. The dancer is wearing a black robe with animal fur vestments around the neck. A line of people are watching in the background. Image 2-4: Various images of a man standing next to a dancer dressed in a ritualistic costume and mask. The man on the left is holding a stick with a cord attached. He is looking to the side. The dancer is wearing a black robe with animal fur vestments around the neck in addition to a grass skirt. A line of people are watching in the background. Image 5: President William Tubman drinking with several other people. Tubman is standing on the right and holding a glass to his lips. The other men are dressed in traditional robes and are holding their glasses up in salute. They are standing in a room with flags on the wall and lamps hanging from string. Image 6: President Tubman drinking with another man. Tubman is standing on the right and smiling while looking at the other man, who is also smiling. Image 7: Two musicians playing instruments in the middle of a small crowd. The musician on the left is holding a xylophone and playing it with mallets. The man on the right is kneeling and playing a balafon. The people around the musicians are wearing traditional West African clothing and looking in various directions. Image 8: A group of people standing in a large circle around several men moving with a dancer wearing a ritualistic costume and mask. The dancer is wearing a black robe with animal fur vestments around the neck in addition to a grass skirt. The other men are moving around the dancer. Image 9 & 10: Various images of four unidentified women talking in a room. Two women on the left are holding plates of food and talking with the other two who are laying on a bed with plates of food. Small night stands are covered with bottles and glasses. The room has light curtains on the windows. Image 11: Two women sitting on a bed and laughing as another person walks in front of them. The bed is covered with trays and plates of food. Small standing in front of the bed are covered with bottles and glasses. Image 12: President Tubman drinking with a group of men. Tubman is standing on the left and extending his arm to touch glasses with the other men who are wearing traditional West African robes. They are standing in a room with flags on the wall and lamps hanging from cords., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 49/50 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 50; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Image 1: President William Tubman talking with an unidentified woman. They are sitting behind a table covered with glasses, bottles, and a small vase of flowers. Image 2-4: Vice-President William Richard Tolbert drinking and speaking with an unidentified man. Tolbert is smiling and pouring drinks for people. President Tubman and Speaker of the House Richard Abrom Henries are sitting in the back against the wall. Image 5: President Tubman walking with a small crowd of people toward an event. Tubman is wearing a circular straw hat and is smoking a small cigar. Several men wearing military uniforms are walking with the crowd. Image 6: Two musicians playing xylophones at the front of a small crowd. The musicians are wearing the instruments on ropes around their necks and are looking forward while playing. The crowd is filled with people wearing traditional West African clothes. Image 7: Two women dressing and talking in a room. One woman is standing and putting on a dress and traditional West African garments. There is a table covered in glasses next to the women. Image 8: Two unidentified men sitting and drinking in a room. The man on the left is holding a cigarette and looking to the side. Image 9: Tolbert speaking with a man who is sitting and holding a cigar. Tolbert is looking down and holding a package in his hands. Image 10 & 11: President Tubman speaking with an unidentified man. Tubman is standing on the left and is smoking a cigar. The man on the right is holding a glass and a hat. Image 12: President Tubman speaking with a group of people around a table covered in bottles and glasses. Tubman is standing and holding a cigar. A woman is standing on the left, wearing a plaid dress and head wrap., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 49/50 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 51; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Image 1 & 2: A group of women standing under a grove of trees to greet President Tubman's entourage to Canta. A large sign is hanging on an arch structure that reads "Welcome your excellency President Tubman and suite. Provincial Headquarters Canta." The women are wearing striped skirts and dresses and head wraps. Image 3: A car driving through an arch constructed to hold a banner welcoming President Tubman's entourage to Canta. The car is on a dirt road and a large cloud of dust is behind the car. Image 4: Several men walking down a dirt road from cars parked by a grove of trees. The men are wearing dress shirts and ties. People are standing under the trees watching them. Image 5, 6, & 12: Various images of a group of young women standing in front of a building with thatched roof. The women are wearing patterned dresses and head wraps and clapping. A string of flags hangs from the side of the building. Image 7: Several men walking toward a building with a thatched roof. People are standing on both sides of the entrance watching and clapping as the men approach the building. Everyone in the crowd is wearing patterned rural clothing. Image 8: A large sign hanging on an arch structure that reads "Welcome your excellency President Tubman and suite. Provincial Headquarters Canta." The sign is hanging over a road for President Tubman's entourage visiting Canta. Image 9 & 11: Various images of men kneeling and praying in an open field. Everyone is wearing light colored robes and caps. Some are bowing with their face near the ground. A small fence is in back. Image 10: A large crowd gathered in front of a building with a thatched roof as part of a visit from President Tubman. People are sitting on benches and standing in groups. A string with flags is hanging across the area., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 51/52 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 52; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Image 1: A small group of people wandering along a dirt road. A soldier is standing on the right, resting his gun on the ground, while villagers from Canta walk around. Image 2 & 3: Various images of two musicians playing xylophones and standing with a group of villagers from Canta. They are playing xylophones hanging around their necks and are wearing hats. A string with banners hanging is behind the group. Image 4: A man drinking from a glass while standing in front of a building with several soldiers. The soldier in front is wearing a light uniform. Image 5: Several villagers from Canta speaking with soldiers. The men on the left are wearing light robes and hats. the soldiers on the right are smiling and talking. Image 6: Two women standing next to a tree. The women are wearing patterned dresses and head wraps. The woman on the right is holding her baby in a wrap against her back. Image 7: A group of villagers from Canta standing with two soldiers in front of a building with thatched roof. The soldiers are holding rifles and looking around as people walk by. Image 8: Several men dressed in white robes standing with other men in various clothing. The men in white robes also have small caps. The other men are looking at the men in robes. Image 9 & 10: Various images of an unidentified man photographing female villagers from Canta. The women are wearing patterned dresses and head wraps. Image 11: A soldier standing next to a truck on a dirt road in rural Liberia. The soldier is holding the truck door open while raising the other arm. Two soldiers are sitting in the back of the truck. Other villagers are standing around the truck and are looking around. Image 12: Several unidentified soldiers shaking hands with villagers. The soldiers are wearing formal uniforms and are smiling. The villagers are wearing light robes and various hats., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 51/52 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 53; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Image 1-4 & 9: Various images of a village parade for President William Tubman. A group of women wearing patterned dresses and head wraps are dancing and clapping behind a drummer leading the parade. They are walking down a dirt road with two wooden towers in the background. Several cars carrying President Tubman's entourage are driving behind the women. Villagers are standing on both sides of the road, watching the procession. Image 5: Two young girls walking down a dirt road in front of President Tubman's cars during a parade. The girls are waving Liberian flags and are wearing patterned dresses and head wraps. Villagers are standing on both sides of the road watching the procession. Image 6: Villagers standing on the side of the road as a car from President Tubman's entourage drives by during a parade. Men, women, and children of all ages are in the crowd. There is a grove of trees behind them. Image 7: President Tubman sitting in a car as it drives down a village road during a parade. He is looking to the side at people standing on the road (off camera) while driving by. Image 8: A young man firing a rifle to the side. The man is standing in an open grassy field. Image 10: Vice-President William Richard Tolbert standing next to his wife Victoria Tolbert and several men in military uniforms during an even in rural Liberia. A woman is standing on the left holding a Liberian flag. Large ferns or palm fronds are woven into an arch over the group. Image 11: President Tubman walking with his wife Antoinette Tubman in a procession as part of a rural parade. They are walking toward a wooden arch with ferns and palm fronds. Two girls are standing in the arch holding Liberian flags. Other dignitaries and villagers are walking behind the Tubmans. Image 12: A group of villagers walking during a parade with a large stuffed figurine dressed like a Gio devil mask dancer. The figurine has a grass skirt and large hat with feathers., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 53/54 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 54; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Image 1: President William Tubman and Speaker of the House Richard Abrom Henries with other unidentified officials talking with villagers on a dirt road. Tubman is wearing a dark suit and standing in the center. Henries is standing on the right. Villagers are gathered in a long line to speak with Tubman. Image 2 & 3: Various images of President Tubman and Henries with other unidentified officials and a crowd of villagers gathered for a parade. They are standing between two large wooden towers with strings of flags and lamps hanging over a dirt road. Cars from President Tubman's entourage are parked in front. Tubman is standing in the front, fourth from left. Henries is standing on the right. Image 4: Two cars from President Tubman's entourage driving on a dirt road between two wooden towers. Two strings of flags are hanging between the towers. People are standing on both sides of the road. Image 5-8: Various images of President Tubman and Henries talking with villagers on a dirt road near wooden towers. Tubman is wearing a dark-colored suit and Henries is wearing a light-colored suit. Several military officials are standing with Tubman (visible in some photos). They are speaking with a group of men wearing traditional striped robes and women wearing patterned dresses and head wraps. Image 9 & 10: Various images of President Tubman's entourage driving away from a large building with thatched roof. A large crowd of villagers are standing around the building and watching the cars getting ready to depart. Several soldiers are clearing the crowd to make room for the cars. The women in the crowd are all wearing patterned dresses and head wraps. A string of flags hangs from the side of the building. Image 11: President Tubman speaking with soldiers in front of a large building with thatched roof. Tubman is reaching into his pocket as he talks. A group of young men are standing in the entrance to the building and watching Tubman. Image 12: President Tubman and Vice-President William Richard Tolbert walking out of a large building with a crowd of military officials and dignitaries. A crowd of villagers is standing on both sides of the officials as they walk out. Tubman is standing in the center, smoking a cigar as he walks. Tolbert is standing behind Tubman on the left., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 53/54 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount. Photos are sepia-tinted.

: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 55; Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Freeport of Monrovia. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Image 1-4: Various images of the USS Monrovia approaching the port. The vessel is accompanied by smaller tugboats to guide it into the port. A few people are standing on the side of the port watching the ships. Image 5: Four unidentified officials walking along the pier. Two men are wearing military uniforms. Image 6-8: Various images of a small transport ship carrying sailors from the USS Monrovia in the distance. The sailors are standing on the back of the ship as it approaches the pier. In one photo, a group of people on the dock are standing around sailors depart the ship. Image 9: Several people standing on the pier watching the USS Monrovia approaching in the distance. Image 10-11: The gated entrance to Freeport of Monrovia. A sign for the port is on the roof of a building extending over the road. Chain-link fences with barbed wire extend to the road. In one photo a transport vehicle is driving into the port. Image 12: An unidentified woman sitting under large ferns or palm fronds. She is smiling and clapping while looking to the side. Several men wearing traditional striped robes are standing behind and below her., January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., In photo box 1, folder 55/56 of Jordan Collection. Page number printed on mount.

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