Photograph by
Williams, Milton, American, born 1940
Subject of
Obasanjo, Olusegun, Nigerian, born 1938
Dr. Cheek, James, American
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
September, 1977
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, mounting board
Dimensions
H x W (Image and Sheet): 9 13/16 x 7 13/16 in. (24.9 x 19.8 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo. He is in traditional Nigerian clothing walking next to Dr. James Cheek in a suit. He is holding a cane and waving with his left hand. Additional men can be seen in the background. The photograph is attached to a thick mounting board. The board is stamped on the back.
Place captured
Howard University, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Africa
International affairs
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives
Object number
2011.15.38
Restrictions & Rights
© Milton Williams
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd505faa9ab-02a0-4641-a580-5126b58370ee

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