Object Details
Collection Citation
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Scope and Contents
Text on front reads: "193. Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal). DAKAR. La Gare. Collection Gautron."
Translated postcard caption reads, "193. West Africa (Senegal) - DAKAR. - The Railway Station."
Additional handwritten text on front reads, "Clément Louis: 47ieme Battallion Sénégalais (S.H.R) Camp de Tiaroge, Sénégal, A.O.F. Bien chères cousines, nous voici arrivés à Dakar et de loin je vous envoie bien des caresses ainsi qu'à Papa. Amitiés sincères à Mr. Arnaud et bon souvenir à Mme Arnaud sa mère. Nous sommes ici peut-être pour 3 à 4 mois. Votre cousin qui vous aime et vous embrasse. Louis Clément."
Translated handwritten text on verso reads, "My dear cousins, Here we are arrived in Dakar and from far away I send you hugs as well as to Papa. Sincere regards to M. Arnaud and greetings to Mrs. Arnaud his mother. We are here perhaps for 3 to 4 months. Your cousin who loves you and sends all his love, Louis clement."
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General
Image indexed by negative number.
Local Note
Additional handwritten number on verso reads, "1985-147094."
Place
Africa
Senegal
Topic
Mod. architecture/cityscape -- Photographs
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 38: Senegal (SG)
Extent
1 Postcard (b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Date
[19--]
Archival Repository
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Identifier
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SG-24-15
Type
Archival materials
Postcards
Collection Rights
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Genre/Form
Postcards
Collection Restrictions
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
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Record ID
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