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The protectorate of British Somaliland gained independence in 1960, forming part of present-day Somalia.
Ceremony of the handing over of Somaliland which is to be administered once again by Italy under United Nations trusteeship. ...
Problem of the Italian Colonies, Libya, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia; how they were acquired by Italy; their position in the ...
For a detailed shot list contact NFTVA. Items include: DE GAULLE'S ARMY ON MANOEUVRES BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC ARMY PRACTISES ...
For detailed shotlist contact NFTVA. Items include: CANADIANS PARADE IN STRENGTH ROYAL VISIT TO LETCHWORTH SOVIET WAR ZONE SPECIAL MR ...
The first two reels of a record of the Italian conquest of British Somaliland.
Maps illustrate the strategic importance ...
INTEREST. A native of the Mashanne tribe plucks, with tweezers, the beard of a native of the Dabarra tribe (85). ...
INTEREST. The method of breadmaking used by the Arabs and Somali, seen at Gobuen. Grinding, Indian corn between two round ...
Carving wooden pillows. Cutting a suitable branch - a forked section - which is measured, shaped with axe and adze ...
Pottery making methods among the Bimal tribe at Danana, Somaliland.
Dry clay is collected and pounded and sifted to make a ...
Pottery making methods among the Eile tribe at Gelib, Somaliland.
The potter and his wife. The woman puddles the clay. The ...
Methods of making mats from leaves are demonstrated by women of Magnasa and Bimal tribes.
Amateur film shot by Medical Officer of the Boundary Commission. Shows British Colonial Officials travelling to Somaliland via Marseilles, Malta ...