DuSable Museum of African American History Moving Image Collection
Finding Aid: DuSable Museum of African American History Moving Image Collection
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The DuSable Museum of African American History
 | Shot with a small-gauge film, Dr. Burroughs' home movies depict not only general footage of her trips to Africa, but also local festivals and performances, such as the traditional Kikuyu dancers in Kenya. Maker: DuSable Museum staff Owner: DuSable Museum of African American History Note: DuSable Archives |
 | Dr. Burroughs' home movies also offer rare images of everyday life in Africa in the late 1960s and early 1970s, such as this market in Ivory Coast circa 1970. The collection includes seventeen of Dr. Burroughs' home movies from this period, documenting her travels to Africa and the West Indies. Maker: DuSable Museum staff Owner: DuSable Museum of African American History Note: DuSable Archives |
 | Once a year, on the weekend prior to Independence Day celebrations, a national agriculture show is staged at the Denbigh Agricultural Show Grounds. This home movie displays local celebration captured by Dr. Burroughs' Super 8mm movie camera in the late 1960s. Maker: DuSable Museum staff Owner: DuSable Museum of African American History Note: DuSable Archives |