Rees Collection: 6: Visits to schools on the the Tana River and Lamu Island End 1950s to 60s
This film is held by the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum (ID: 2001/047/006).
Synopsis
Tana River and education for its small riverband settlements. Village scenes amongst different tribal groups. Educational inspection visits made by light aeroplane and river canoe. Overflight of Lamu Island and landing amongst its swamps. Views of the Island, and a local dhow approaching a jetty. Use of donkey carts on the island in street scenes with local Arabs and Swahilis.
Production / Donor Details: Mr Rees joined the Staff of the Kagumo Teacher Training College in Kenya as an Education Officer in 1953. He subsequently worked in the Ministry of Education, and from 1963 till the end of 1965 was Senior Education Officer at Embu in charge of the newly formed Eastern Region of Kenya.
Titles
- Rees Collection: 6: Visits to schools on the the Tana River and Lamu Island End 1950s to 60s (Archive)
- Series Title:
- Rees Collection
Technical Data
- Year:
- 1950
- Running Time:
- approx 37 minutes
- Film Gauge (Format):
- VHS 8mm
- Sound:
- Mute
- Footage:
- approx 450 ft
Production Credits
- Production Details
- See synopsis
