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Photographs of an Italian Military Doctor in Ethiopia, Eritrea and Italian Somaliland

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0485

Scope and Content

Collection of 54 photos from a doctor in the Italian military in Africa. The doctor is unidentified but possibly was a member of the fascist "Blackshirts" (Camicie Nere). The photos are dated 1928-1940 but the majority are from 1936-1938. All of the photos are described in Italian, but the handwriting is difficult to read. Places depicted include Ethiopia (Abyssinia), Italian Somaliland, Eritrea, Mogadishu, Dessie, Assab, and Asmara. A few show the military camp at Mai-Habar, and two of these include type-written descriptions on the versos. There are many photos of Italian soldiers, African people, buildings and cars. Although the photos span the Second Italo-Ethiopian War (1935-1936) there are no images depicting battles.

Dates

  • Creation: 1928-1940
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1936-1938

Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

0.02 Linear feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

Italian

Abstract

Photographs of an Italian military doctor in Ethiopia, Eritrea and Italian Somaliland. The photos are dated 1928-1940 but the majority are from 1936-1938.

Physical Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Acquisition Information

Purchased in 2012.

Title
A Guide to the Photographs of an Italian Military Doctor in Ethiopia, Eritrea and Italian Somaliland
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by Dept. Staff
Date
April 2013
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository

Contact:
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755