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Companhia de Diamantes de Angola Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0475

Scope and Content

A collection of 22 photographs of the Companhia de Diamantes de Angola printed on card stock and dated 1962. Each photograph represents various aspects of the company's operations, and each has a descriptive caption, in Portuguese, printed on the verso.

Dates

  • Creation: 1962

Creator

Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical/Historical Note

The Companhia de Diamantes de Angola or "Diamang" was established in Portuguese Angola in 1917, and at its peek was one of the top diamond producers in the world. However, after Angola gained independence from Portugal the company experienced a difficult period and later was nationalized by the Angolan government.

Extent

0.01 Linear feet (1 folder; 22 photos)

Language of Materials

Portuguese

Abstract

Photographs of the Companhia de Diamantes de Angola' operations in 1962.

Physical Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Acquisition Information

Acquired from Donald Abraham as part of the Donald Abraham Collection.

Alternate Form of Material

Digital reproductions of items in this collection are available online via the University of Florida Digital Collections (UFDC). Please read the Permissions for Use statement for information on copyright, fair use, and use of UFDC digital objects.

Title
A Guide to the Companhia de Diamantes de Angola Photographs
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by Dept. Staff
Date
September 2006
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