Arranged chronologically by trip.
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Collection donated by Sanford Harris, 1977, who had inherited it from Emile Gorlia.
Emile Gorlia Photographs, EEPA 1977-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
From Antwerp to Matadi At Teneriffe
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
After 7 days of navigation, the "Bruxellesville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
At Banana On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Banane."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Belgian Congo, almost wholly inland, touches the sea on the northern shore of the Congo estuary. The seaport of Banana forms a convenient pilot station for the navigation of the river as far as Boma and Matadi. In November 1908, when Belgium took over the country, Banana was a district headquarter and had over 100 Europeans residents. Most of them were employed at the head offices of a Dutch company. As Boma and Matadi developped, Banana dwindled, and attempts to develop it as a fishing port failed.
At Banana On the Congo River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Banane."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Belgian Congo, almost wholly inland, touches the sea on the northern shore of the Congo estuary. The seaport of Banana forms a convenient pilot station for the navigation of the river as far as Boma and Matadi. In November 1908, when Belgium took over the country, Banana was a district headquarter and had over 100 Europeans residents. Most of them were employed at the head offices of a Dutch company. As Boma and Matadi developped, Banana dwindled, and attempts to develop it as a fishing port failed.
At Banana On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Young coconut trees."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Belgian Congo, almost wholly inland, touches the sea on the northern shore of the Congo estuary. The seaport of Banana forms a convenient pilot station for the navigation of the river as far as Boma and Matadi. In November 1908, when Belgium took over the country, Banana was a district headquarter and had over 100 Europeans residents. Most of them were employed at the head offices of a Dutch company. As Boma and Matadi developped, Banana dwindled, and attempts to develop it as a fishing port failed.
At Banana On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Young coconut trees."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Belgian Congo, almost wholly inland, touches the sea on the northern shore of the Congo estuary. The seaport of Banana forms a convenient pilot station for the navigation of the river as far as Boma and Matadi. In November 1908, when Belgium took over the country, Banana was a district headquarter and had over 100 Europeans residents. Most of them were employed at the head offices of a Dutch company. As Boma and Matadi developped, Banana dwindled, and attempts to develop it as a fishing port failed.
At Boma On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Boma. SS Hirondelle leaving for Matadi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
At Boma On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Boma. SS Hirondelle leaving for Matadi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
At Boma On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " The turn at the Cauldron of Hell. Matadi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. The pool in front of Boma extends for 2 square miles. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank. In 1886, after the establishment of the Congo Free State, the seat of government was fixed at Boma but in 1923 the capital of the colony was transferred to Léopoldville.
At Boma On the Congo River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " The turn at the Cauldron of Hell. Matadi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. The pool in front of Boma extends for 2 square miles. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank. In 1886, after the establishment of the Congo Free State, the seat of government was fixed at Boma but in 1923 the capital of the colony was transferred to Léopoldville.
The Stanley Pool On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " A corner of Stanley Pool."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Stanley pool (actually pool Malebo) is approximately 20 miles long by 14 miles wide. In it the current divides into two arms which encompass the French sand and silt island of Bamu. The pool is the lowest level of the Congo basin and marks the beginning and end of an extensive system of inland navigation.
The Stanley Pool On the Congo River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " A corner of Stanley Pool."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Stanley pool (actually pool Malebo) is approximately 20 miles long by 14 miles wide. In it the current divides into two arms which encompass the French sand and silt island of Bamu. The pool is the lowest level of the Congo basin and marks the beginning and end of an extensive system of inland navigation.
The Stanley Pool On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "SS Princess Clementine Near Brazzaville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Stanley pool (actually pool Malebo) is approximately 20 miles long by 14 miles wide. In it the current divides into two arms which encompass the French sand and silt island of Bamu. The pool is the lowest level of the Congo basin and marks the beginning and end of an extensive system of inland navigation.
A type of stern-wheeler has been developed on the Congo River which is eminently suited to the condition encountered on the river but practically all steamers and barges only sail by day.
The Stanley Pool On the Congo River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "SS Princess Clementine Near Brazzaville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
River steamers from Léopoldville range over a few thousand miles of inland waters. A type of stern-wheeler has been developed on the Congo which is eminently suited to the conditions encountered on the river. When being loaded, a stern-wheeler is trimmed by the head so that her wheel-floats are not submerged.
The Stanley Pool On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Les Iles du Pool."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Stanley pool (actually pool Malebo) is approximately 20 miles long by 14 miles wide. In it the current divides into two arms which encompass the French sand and silt island of Bamu. The pool is the lowest level of the Congo basin and marks the beginning and end of an extensive system of inland navigation.
The Stanley Pool On the Congo River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Les Iles du Pool."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Stanley pool (actually pool Malebo) is approximately 20 miles long by 14 miles wide. In it the current divides into two arms which encompass the French sand and silt island of Bamu. The pool is the lowest level of the Congo basin and marks the beginning and end of an extensive system of inland navigation.
The Stanley Pool On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Borassus at Stanley Pool."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Stanley pool (actually pool Malebo) is approximately 20 miles long by 14 miles wide. In it the current divides into two arms which encompass the French sand and silt island of Bamu. The pool is the lowest level of the Congo basin and marks the beginning and end of an extensive system of inland navigation.
The Stanley Pool On the Congo River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Borassus at Stanley Pool."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Stanley pool (actually pool Malebo) is approximately 20 miles long by 14 miles wide. In it the current divides into two arms which encompass the French sand and silt island of Bamu. The pool is the lowest level of the Congo basin and marks the beginning and end of an extensive system of inland navigation.
The Stanley Pool On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Stanley Pool."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Stanley pool (actually pool Malebo) is approximately 20 miles long by 14 miles wide. In it the current divides into two arms which encompass the French sand and silt island of Bamu. The pool is the lowest level of the Congo basin and marks the beginning and end of an extensive system of inland navigation.
Gorlia, Emile E.O. circa December 1909-January 1912 The Stanley Pool On the Congo River
The Stanley Pool On the Congo River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Stanley Pool."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Stanley pool (actually pool Malebo) is approximately 20 miles long by 14 miles wide. In it the current divides into two arms which encompass the French sand and silt island of Bamu. The pool is the lowest level of the Congo basin and marks the beginning and end of an extensive system of inland navigation.
Gorlia, Emile E.O. circa December 1909-January 1912 The Stanley Pool On the Congo River
At Léopoldville On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Léo. Departure of a boat."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1923 owing to the growing importance of Léopoldville the capital of the colony was transferred there from Boma.
River steamers from Léopoldville range over a few thousand miles of inland waters. A type of stern-wheeler has been developed on the Congo which is eminently suited to the conditions encountered on the river. When being loaded, a stern-wheeler is trimmed by the head so that her wheel-floats are not submerged.
At Léopoldville On the Congo River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Léo. Departure of a boat."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1923 owing to the growing importance of Léopoldville the capital of the colony was transferred there from Boma.
River steamers from Léopoldville range over a few thousand miles of inland waters. A type of stern-wheeler has been developed on the Congo which is eminently suited to the conditions encountered on the river. When being loaded, a stern-wheeler is trimmed by the head so that her wheel-floats are not submerged.
At Léopoldville On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " SS Hainaut" at Léo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1923 owing to the growing importance of Léopoldville the capital of the colony was transferred there from Boma.
River steamers from Léopoldville range over a few thousand miles of inland waters. A type of stern-wheeler has been developed on the Congo which is eminently suited to the conditions encountered on the river. When being loaded, a stern-wheeler is trimmed by the head so that her wheel-floats are not submerged.
In 1898 the Congo Free State extended the navigation between Leopoldville and Stanleyville by launching 3 150T stern-wheelers, the "Brabant", the "Flandre" and the "Hainaut".
At Léopoldville On the Congo River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " SS Hainaut" at Léo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1923 owing to the growing importance of Léopoldville the capital of the colony was transferred there from Boma.
River steamers from Léopoldville range over a few thousand miles of inland waters. A type of stern-wheeler has been developed on the Congo which is eminently suited to the conditions encountered on the river. When being loaded, a stern-wheeler is trimmed by the head so that her wheel-floats are not submerged.
In 1898 the Congo Free State extended the navigation between Leopoldville and Stanleyville by launching 3 150T stern-wheelers, the "Brabant", the "Flandre" and the "Hainaut".
At Léopoldville On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Leo. A boat on the ways."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1923 owing to the growing importance of Leopoldville the capital of the colony was transferred there from Boma.
River steamers from Leopoldville range over a few thousand miles of inland waters. A type of stern-wheeler has been developed on the Congo which is eminently suited to the conditions encountered on the river. Practically all steamers and barges sail by day. In 1909 approximately 100 river steamers are manoeuvring on the Upper Congo river. Most of them are loaded and unloaded, maintained and repaired at Léopoldville.
In 1898 the Congo Free State extended the navigation between Léopoldville and Stanleyville by launching 3 150T stern-wheelers, the "Brabant", the "Flandre" and the "Hainaut".
At Léopoldville On the Congo River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Leo. A boat on the ways."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1923 owing to the growing importance of Leopoldville the capital of the colony was transferred there from Boma.
River steamers from Leopoldville range over a few thousand miles of inland waters. A type of stern-wheeler has been developed on the Congo which is eminently suited to the conditions encountered on the river. Practically all steamers and barges sail by day. In 1909 approximately 100 river steamers are manoeuvring on the Upper Congo river. Most of them are loaded and unloaded, maintained and repaired at Léopoldville.
In 1898 the Congo Free State extended the navigation between Léopoldville and Stanleyville by launching 3 150T stern-wheelers, the "Brabant", the "Flandre" and the "Hainaut".
At Lusambo On the Sankuru River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Boat leaving Lusambo for Europe."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missons nearby Lusambo.
The hulls of stern-wheelers are mere pontoons shaped to a bow and provided with a suitable counter. It is obvious that the hulls carrying the weight of the boilers at one end and the engines at the other will tend to hog if adequate precaution are not taken. Usually the strengthening of the hull is carried out very simply by means of king-posts and tension-rods on either side of the vessel.
At Léopoldville On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, ""SS Kintambo", 500T."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
River steamers from Leopoldville range over a few thousand miles of inland waters. A type of stern-wheeler has been developed on the Congo which is eminently suited to the conditions encountered on the river. Practically all steamers and barges sail by day. In 1907, the Belgian government launched two 500T stern-wheels, the "Kintambo" and the "Segetini", in response to the creation of the railroad line between Matadi and Léopoldville.
At Léopoldville On the Congo River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, ""SS Kintambo", 500T."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
River steamers from Leopoldville range over a few thousand miles of inland waters. A type of stern-wheeler has been developed on the Congo which is eminently suited to the conditions encountered on the river. Practically all steamers and barges sail by day. In 1907, the Belgian government launched two 500T stern-wheels, the "Kintambo" and the "Segetini", in response to the creation of the railroad line between Matadi and Léopoldville.
At Léopoldville Prosecutor's office
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Leo's prosecutor's office."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The prosecutor or "procureur-général" is present in colonial courts to conduct the proceedings on behalf of the Government. This department is known as the "Ministère public" or the "Parquet". Officers of the Parquet and their deputy prosecute in criminal courts and investigate complaints against magistrates. At each district headquaters they presides over a court which is the regular court of first instance in civil suits involving non-natives. In area more than 25 km from ordinary criminal court, the officer of the Parquet may revised any decision taken by local administrator acting as judge. They are also involved in the "Conseil de Guerre" or military court.
At Léopoldville Prosecutor's office
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Leo's prosecutor's office."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The prosecutor or "procureur-général" is present in colonial courts to conduct the proceedings on behalf of the Government. This department is known as the "Ministère public" or the "Parquet". Officers of the Parquet and their deputy prosecute in criminal courts and investigate complaints against magistrates. At each district headquaters they presides over a court which is the regular court of first instance in civil suits involving non-natives. In area more than 25 km from ordinary criminal court, the officer of the Parquet may revised any decision taken by local administrator acting as judge. They are also involved in the "Conseil de Guerre" or military court.
At Léopoldville Prosecutor's office
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Léo's prosecutor's office."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The prosecutor or "procureur-général" is present in colonial courts to conduct the proceedings on behalf of the Government. This department is known as the "Ministère public" or the "Parquet". Officers of the Parquet and their deputy prosecute in criminal courts and investigate complaints against magistrates. At each district headquaters they presides over a court which is the regular Court of First Instance in civil suits involving non-natives. In area more than 25 km from ordinary criminal court, the officer of the Parquet may revised any decision taken by local administrator acting as judge. They are also involved in the "Conseil de Guerre" or military court.
At Léopoldville Prosecutor's office
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Léo's prosecutor's office."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The prosecutor or "procureur-général" is present in colonial courts to conduct the proceedings on behalf of the Government. This department is known as the "Ministère public" or the "Parquet". Officers of the Parquet and their deputy prosecute in criminal courts and investigate complaints against magistrates. At each district headquaters they presides over a court which is the regular Court of First Instance in civil suits involving non-natives. In area more than 25 km from ordinary criminal court, the officer of the Parquet may revised any decision taken by local administrator acting as judge. They are also involved in the "Conseil de Guerre" or military court.
At Léopoldville In the bush
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Léo. The bush."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At Léopoldville In the bush
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Léo. The bush."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At Léopoldville In the bush
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Léo. The bush."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At Léopoldville A servant
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Kitchen or cook-house were situated outside of the house. Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
At Léopoldville A servant
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso print reads, " 1st journey, Jan. 10 - Jan.12."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Kitchen or cook-house were situated outside of the house. Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
At Léopoldville A servant
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Kitchen or cook-house were situated outside of the house. Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
At Léopoldville Emile Gorlia dining with friend
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " At table. Léo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
At Léopoldville Emile Gorlia dining with friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " At table. Léo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
At Léopoldville A servant
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " A personal boy Mayala."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Kitchen or cook-house were situated outside of the house. Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work. Among the first tasks upon their arrival in the Belgian Congo finding a cook and servants were a prority.
At Léopoldville A servant
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " A personal boy Mayala."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Kitchen or cook-house were situated outside of the house. Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work. Among the first tasks upon their arrival in the Belgian Congo finding a cook and servants were a prority.
At Léopoldville Emile Gorlia with congolese boy
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Léopoldville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Kitchen or cook-house were situated outside of the house. Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work. Among the first tasks upon their arrival in the Belgian Congo finding a cook and servants were a priority.
At Léopoldville Emile Gorlia with congolese boy
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Léopoldville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Kitchen or cook-house were situated outside of the house. Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work. Among the first tasks upon their arrival in the Belgian Congo finding a cook and servants were a priority.
At Léopoldville The colonial quarters
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " A house in Léopoldville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Inland water transport fills so large a place in the life of the Belgian Congo that in 1923, owing to the growing importance of Léopoldville, the capital of the colony was transfered there from Boma.
At Léopoldville The colonial quarters
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " A house in Léopoldville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Inland water transport fills so large a place in the life of the Belgian Congo that in 1923, owing to the growing importance of Léopoldville, the capital of the colony was transfered there from Boma.
At Léopoldville The colonial quarters
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Native sub-police."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Since early in the century town police forces have existed. Headquarters of district have a detachment of the "Force Publique." Less important centers have their own police drawn from the ranks of the "Force Publique."
At Léopoldville The colonial quarters
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Native sub-police."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Since early in the century town police forces have existed. Headquarters of district have a detachment of the "Force Publique." Less important centers have their own police drawn from the ranks of the "Force Publique."
At Brazzaville French Equatorial Africa
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Brazza. The club."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
At Brazzaville French Equatorial Africa
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Brazza. The club."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
At Brazzaville French Equatorial Africa
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Brazza. Residence Governor for Equatorial Africa."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
At Brazzaville French Equatorial Africa
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Brazza. Residence Governor for Equatorial Africa."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
At Brazzaville French Equatorial Africa
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Brazza. Covered market."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
At Brazzaville French Equatorial Africa
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Brazza. Covered market."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
At Brazzaville French Equatorial Africa
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Brazza. Residence Governor for Equatorial Africa."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
At Brazzaville French Equatorial Africa
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Brazza. Residence Governor for Equatorial Africa."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
The D'Jue River French Equatorial Africa
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Workshops of the CMCP at D'Jue."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
The D'Jue River French Equatorial Africa
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Workshops of the CMCP at D'Jue."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
The D'Jue River French Equatorial Africa
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Brazzaville. Départ excursion D'Jue River."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
The D'Jue River French Equatorial Africa
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Brazzaville. Départ excursion D'Jue River."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
The D'Jue River French Equatorial Africa
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Brazzaville. The D'Jue river."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
The D'Jue River French Equatorial Africa
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Brazzaville. The D'Jue river."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
The D'Jue River French Equatorial Africa
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " The D'Jue river."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
The D'Jue River French Equatorial Africa
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " The D'Jue river."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
Near Brazzaville French Equatorial Africa
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " An excursion near Brazzaville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
Near Brazzaville French Equatorial Africa
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " An excursion near Brazzaville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
Near Brazzaville French Equatorial Africa
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " An excursion near Brazzaville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
Near Brazzaville French Equatorial Africa
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " An excursion near Brazzaville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Brazzaville, the capital of the French Equatorial Africa, was a regular touristic destination for Belgian colonials newcomers.
The Stanley Pool On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Stanley pool (actually pool Malebo) is approximately 20 miles long by 14 miles wide and is the lowest level of the Congo basin. In it the current divides into two arms which encompass the French sand and silt island of Bamu. At the head of Stanley pool rise the white sandstone cliffs which were christened by Stanley the "Dover Cliffs." Naturally enough the next section of the river was called the "Channel."
The Stanley Pool On the Congo River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Stanley pool (actually pool Malebo) is approximately 20 miles long by 14 miles wide and is the lowest level of the Congo basin. In it the current divides into two arms which encompass the French sand and silt island of Bamu. At the head of Stanley pool rise the white sandstone cliffs which were christened by Stanley the "Dover Cliffs." Naturally enough the next section of the river was called the "Channel."
The Channel On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " SS "Ville de Bruxelles" in the Channel."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Above Stanley pool the gorge has been given the name of the "Channel." The entrenched valley continues through the western barrier for 125 miles. Steep-sided hills rise to 800 feet above the river but for the last 25 miles the hills begin to recede from the water's edge. The average width of the chanel from bank to bank ranges from 1 mile.
In 1886, the first 40T steamers as the "SS Ville de Bruxelles" were introduced on the Congo River. In 1912, most of the officers of the river flotillas were Scandinavian or Russian.
The procuring of an adequate supply of wood, which is the only fuel available for the firing of a stern-wheel was an ever-present anxiety.
The Channel On the Congo River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " SS "Ville de Bruxelles" in the Channel."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Above Stanley pool the gorge has been given the name of the "Channel." The entrenched valley continues through the western barrier for 125 miles. Steep-sided hills rise to 800 feet above the river but for the last 25 miles the hills begin to recede from the water's edge. The average width of the chanel from bank to bank ranges from 1 mile.
In 1886, the first 40T steamers as the "SS Ville de Bruxelles" were introduced on the Congo River. In 1912, most of the officers of the river flotillas were Scandinavian or Russian.
The procuring of an adequate supply of wood, which is the only fuel available for the firing of a stern-wheel was an ever-present anxiety.
The Channel On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Porte dans le chenal."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Above Stanley pool the gorge has been given the name of the "Channel." The entrenched valley continues through the western barrier for 125 miles. Steep-sided hills rise to 800 feet above the river but for the last 25 miles the hills begin to recede from the water's edge. The average width of the chanel from bank to bank ranges from 1 mile.
In 1886, the first 40T steamers as the "SS Ville de Bruxelles" were introduced on the Congo River. In 1912, most of the officers of the river flotillas were Scandinavian or Russian.
The procuring of an adequate supply of wood, which is the only fuel available for the firing of a stern-wheel was an ever-present anxiety.
The Channel On the Congo River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Porte dans le chenal."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Above Stanley pool the gorge has been given the name of the "Channel." The entrenched valley continues through the western barrier for 125 miles. Steep-sided hills rise to 800 feet above the river but for the last 25 miles the hills begin to recede from the water's edge. The average width of the chanel from bank to bank ranges from 1 mile.
In 1886, the first 40T steamers as the "SS Ville de Bruxelles" were introduced on the Congo River. In 1912, most of the officers of the river flotillas were Scandinavian or Russian.
The procuring of an adequate supply of wood, which is the only fuel available for the firing of a stern-wheel was an ever-present anxiety.
At Lusambo On the Sankuru River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Boat leaving from Lusambo to Stanley Pool near Léopoldville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
At Lusambo On the Sankuru River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Boat leaving from Lusambo to Stanley Pool near Léopoldville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
Commercial Post On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Tomb of a European. Post 12, Congo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In the Congo Free State many deaths among colonials occured and were connected with the founding of new administrative, commercial or religious stations, the clearing of new grounds and, the heavy transport work. The majority of these deaths were from black-water fever or, fever of the ordinary malaria type.
Commercial Post On the Congo River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Tomb of a European. Post 12, Congo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In the Congo Free State many deaths among colonials occured and were connected with the founding of new administrative, commercial or religious stations, the clearing of new grounds and, the heavy transport work. The majority of these deaths were from black-water fever or, fever of the ordinary malaria type.
The Channel On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Above Stanley pool the gorge has been given the name of the "Channel." The entrenched valley continues through the western barrier for 125 miles. Steep-sided hills rise to 800 feet above the river but for the last 25 miles the hills begin to recede from the water's edge. The average width of the chanel from bank to bank ranges from 1 mile.
Returning from the market, native women boarding a canoe.
The Channel On the Congo River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Above Stanley pool the gorge has been given the name of the "Channel." The entrenched valley continues through the western barrier for 125 miles. Steep-sided hills rise to 800 feet above the river but for the last 25 miles the hills begin to recede from the water's edge. The average width of the chanel from bank to bank ranges from 1 mile.
Returning from the market, native women boarding a canoe.
Pylons in the Kwamouth On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Pylons."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At a point 85 miles east of Stanley Pool the Kasai River joins the Congo River, pouring its immense volume into it at a right angle through a deeply cut chasm in the rocky hills, some 700 yards in width. Through this relatively narrow gap of very deep water (the Kwa) steamers have access to the series of waterways furnished by the Kasai River and its tributaries.
Practically all steamers and barges sail by day; shoals, rocks, snags, banks and, narrow channels made it difficult to find the way by night in spite of navigation marks erected by the Government.
Pylons in the Kwamouth On the Congo River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Pylons."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At a point 85 miles east of Stanley Pool the Kasai River joins the Congo River, pouring its immense volume into it at a right angle through a deeply cut chasm in the rocky hills, some 700 yards in width. Through this relatively narrow gap of very deep water (the Kwa) steamers have access to the series of waterways furnished by the Kasai River and its tributaries.
Practically all steamers and barges sail by day; shoals, rocks, snags, banks and, narrow channels made it difficult to find the way by night in spite of navigation marks erected by the Government.
At Wombali On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " La U'vi ui ku ai yo(Wombali)."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1901 the Roman Catholic Church "La Compagnie de Jésus" edified a mission post at Wombali as a strategic situation in order to expand their influence over the Kwango region.
At Wombali On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " La U'vi ui ku ai yo(Wombali)."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1901 the Roman Catholic Church "La Compagnie de Jésus" edified a mission post at Wombali as a strategic situation in order to expand their influence over the Kwango region.
At Wombali On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " view of Wombali."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1901 the Roman Catholic Church "La Compagnie de Jésus" edified a mission post at Wombali as a strategic situation in order to expand their influence over the Kwango region.
At Wombali On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " view of Wombali."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1901 the Roman Catholic Church "La Compagnie de Jésus" edified a mission post at Wombali as a strategic situation in order to expand their influence over the Kwango region.
At Mushie On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage a Dilolo. Mustric."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
A small administrative and commercial post on the right bank of the Kwa River near the confluence of the Fimi River and the Kasai River.
The native people on the north and south banks of the Kwa River are known as Baboma. At a time they were subject to a woman chieftain, Nga-nkabi, at Mushie.
At Mushie On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage a Dilolo. Mustric."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
A small administrative and commercial post on the right bank of the Kwa River near the confluence of the Fimi River and the Kasai River.
The native people on the north and south banks of the Kwa River are known as Baboma. At a time they were subject to a woman chieftain, Nga-nkabi, at Mushie.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
A small administrative and commercial post on the right bank of the Kwa River near the confluence of the Fimi River and the Kasai River.
The native people on the north and south banks of the Kwa River are known as Baboma. At a time they were subject to a woman chieftain, Nga-nkabi, at Mushie.
At Dima On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At the confluence of the Kasai River and the Kwango River, the commercial post of Dima is the headquarters of the "Compagnie du Kasai."
At Dima On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At the confluence of the Kasai River and the Kwango River, the commercial post of Dima is the headquarters of the "Compagnie du Kasai."
At Dima On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " La passe. -burn (Kassi)."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At the confluence of the Kasai River and the Kwango River, the commercial post of Dima is the headquarters of the "Compagnie du Kasai."
At Dima On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " La passe. -burn (Kassi)."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At the confluence of the Kasai River and the Kwango River, the commercial post of Dima is the headquarters of the "Compagnie du Kasai."
Wood Post On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The procuring of an adequate supply of wood, which is the only fuel available for the firing of the stern-wheels was an ever-present activity. Wood-posts, usually the private enterprise of a European, would employ around 25 native workers to gather and have ready 16" long dry logs.
Some posts would offer lodging accomodation for the stern-wheels only sail by day.
Wood Post On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The procuring of an adequate supply of wood, which is the only fuel available for the firing of the stern-wheels was an ever-present activity. Wood-posts, usually the private enterprise of a European, would employ around 25 native workers to gather and have ready 16" long dry logs.
Some posts would offer lodging accomodation for the stern-wheels only sail by day.
Wood post On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Un poste de bois."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The procuring of an adequate supply of wood, which is the only fuel available for the firing of the stern-wheels was an ever-present activity. Wood-posts, usually the private enterprise of a European, would employ around 25 native workers to gather and have ready 16" long dry logs.
Some posts would offer lodging accomodation for the stern-wheels only sail by day.
Wood post On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Un poste de bois."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The procuring of an adequate supply of wood, which is the only fuel available for the firing of the stern-wheels was an ever-present activity. Wood-posts, usually the private enterprise of a European, would employ around 25 native workers to gather and have ready 16" long dry logs.
Some posts would offer lodging accomodation for the stern-wheels only sail by day.
Wissmann Pool On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Kasai River, below its junction with the Kwango system and above Mushie, widens out into a beautiful lake-like expanse which has been named "Wissmann Pool." Here there are no rocks but sandbanks are numerous, and the channels between them often contains little water in the dry season. A fairway, however, always exists, though it is sometimes difficult to find as it changes its course from year to year.
Wissmann Pool On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Kasai River, below its junction with the Kwango system and above Mushie, widens out into a beautiful lake-like expanse which has been named "Wissmann Pool." Here there are no rocks but sandbanks are numerous, and the channels between them often contains little water in the dry season. A fairway, however, always exists, though it is sometimes difficult to find as it changes its course from year to year.
The Swinburn Pass On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " La passe. -burn (Kassi)."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Swinburne Rapids navigation is relatively uneasy because the rocky bottom in the rapids themselves is encumbered with loose blocks which sometimes present difficulties.
The Swinburn Pass On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " La passe. -burn (Kassi)."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Swinburne Rapids navigation is relatively uneasy because the rocky bottom in the rapids themselves is encumbered with loose blocks which sometimes present difficulties.
Wissmann Pool On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Kasai River, below its junction with the Kwango system and above Mushie, widens out into a beautiful lake-like expanse which has been named "Wissmann Pool." Here there are no rocks but sandbanks are numerous, and the channels between them often contains little water in the dry season. A fairway, however, always exists, though it is sometimes difficult to find as it changes its course from year to year.
Before the Swinburn Rapids On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Kasai River, below its junction with the Kwango system and above Mushie, widens out into a beautiful lake-like expanse which has been named "Wissmann Pool." Here there are no rocks but sandbanks are numerous, and the channels between them often contains little water in the dry season. A fairway, however, always exists, though it is sometimes difficult to find as it changes its course from year to year. From Wissmann Pool to Swinburne Rapids navigation is relatively easy, but the rocky bottom in the rapids themselves is encumbered with loose blocks which sometimes present difficulties.
Before the Swinburn Rapids On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Kasai River, below its junction with the Kwango system and above Mushie, widens out into a beautiful lake-like expanse which has been named "Wissmann Pool." Here there are no rocks but sandbanks are numerous, and the channels between them often contains little water in the dry season. A fairway, however, always exists, though it is sometimes difficult to find as it changes its course from year to year. From Wissmann Pool to Swinburne Rapids navigation is relatively easy, but the rocky bottom in the rapids themselves is encumbered with loose blocks which sometimes present difficulties.
Before the Swinburn Pass On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Kasai River, below its junction with the Kwango system and above Mushie, widens out into a beautiful lake-like expanse which has been named "Wissmann Pool." Here there are no rocks but sandbanks are numerous, and the channels between them often contains little water in the dry season. A fairway, however, always exists, though it is sometimes difficult to find as it changes its course from year to year. From Wissmann Pool to Swinburne Rapids navigation is relatively easy, but the rocky bottom in the rapids themselves is encumbered with loose blocks which sometimes present difficulties.
Before the Swinburn Pass On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Kasai River, below its junction with the Kwango system and above Mushie, widens out into a beautiful lake-like expanse which has been named "Wissmann Pool." Here there are no rocks but sandbanks are numerous, and the channels between them often contains little water in the dry season. A fairway, however, always exists, though it is sometimes difficult to find as it changes its course from year to year. From Wissmann Pool to Swinburne Rapids navigation is relatively easy, but the rocky bottom in the rapids themselves is encumbered with loose blocks which sometimes present difficulties.
At Bandundu On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1901 the Roman Catholic Church "La Compagnie de Jésus" edified a mission post at Wombali and latter at Bandundu as a strategic situation in order to expand their influence over the Kwango region.
At Bandundu On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1901 the Roman Catholic Church "La Compagnie de Jésus" edified a mission post at Wombali and latter at Bandundu as a strategic situation in order to expand their influence over the Kwango region.
Commercial Post On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Un poste commercial. Kassi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Trading post or establishment, stock, distribute, and sell the imports. They also collect, prepare, and finally export the natural products of the country.
Commercial Post On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Un poste commercial. Kassi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Trading post or establishment, stock, distribute, and sell the imports. They also collect, prepare, and finally export the natural products of the country.
Commercial Post On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Trading post or establishment, stock, distribute, and sell the imports. They also collect, prepare, and finally export the natural products of the country.
Commercial Post On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Trading post or establishment, stock, distribute, and sell the imports. They also collect, prepare, and finally export the natural products of the country.
A Steamer On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river, and has the same forest coverage.
In order to keep the cabins clean, only servants of European were allowed on the upper deck of a steamer.
A Steamer On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river, and has the same forest coverage.
In order to keep the cabins clean, only servants of European were allowed on the upper deck of a steamer.
A Steamer On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river, and has the same forest coverage.
In order to keep the cabins clean, only servants of European were allowed on the upper deck of a steamer.
A Steamer On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river, and has the same forest coverage.
In order to keep the cabins clean, only servants of European were allowed on the upper deck of a steamer.
From the Steamer On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river, and has the same forest coverage.
From the Steamer On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river. The banks of the river are well wooded, but away from them there is bush, and in places the country has a savanna-like appearance.
From the Steamer On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river. The banks of the river are well wooded, but away from them there is bush, and in places the country has a savanna-like appearance.
From the Steamer On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river. The banks of the river are well wooded, but away from them there is bush, and in places the country has a savanna-like appearance.
From the Steamer On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river. The banks of the river are well wooded, but away from them there is bush, and in places the country has a savanna-like appearance.
From the Steamer On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river. The banks of the river are well wooded, but away from them there is bush, and in places the country has a savanna-like appearance.
From a Steamer On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo?"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river. The banks of the river are well wooded, but away from them there is bush, and in places the country has a savanna-like appearance.
From a Steamer On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo?"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river. The banks of the river are well wooded, but away from them there is bush, and in places the country has a savanna-like appearance.
From a Steamer On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo?"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river. The banks of the river are well wooded, but away from them there is bush, and in places the country has a savanna-like appearance.
From a Steamer On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo?"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river. The banks of the river are well wooded, but away from them there is bush, and in places the country has a savanna-like appearance.
From a Steamer On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river. The banks of the river are well wooded, but away from them there is bush, and in places the country has a savanna-like appearance.
From a Steamer On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river. The banks of the river are well wooded, but away from them there is bush, and in places the country has a savanna-like appearance.
From a Steamer On the Kasai River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river. The banks of the river are well wooded, but away from them there is bush, and in places the country has a savanna-like appearance.
From a Steamer On the Kasai River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river. The banks of the river are well wooded, but away from them there is bush, and in places the country has a savanna-like appearance.
A Steamer On the Congo River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " SS"Brabant."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
River steamers from Léopoldville range over a few thousand miles of inland waters. A type of stern-wheeler has been developed on the Congo which is eminently suited to the conditions encountered on the river.
In 1898 the Congo Free State extended the navigation between Leopoldville and Stanleyville by launching 3 150T stern-wheelers, the "Brabant", the "Flandre" and the "Hainaut".
A Steamer On the Congo River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " SS"Brabant."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
River steamers from Léopoldville range over a few thousand miles of inland waters. A type of stern-wheeler has been developed on the Congo which is eminently suited to the conditions encountered on the river.
In 1898 the Congo Free State extended the navigation between Leopoldville and Stanleyville by launching 3 150T stern-wheelers, the "Brabant", the "Flandre" and the "Hainaut".
At Lodi On the Sankuru River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Le poste de bois a ́Lodi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The procuring of an adequate supply of wood, which is the only fuel available for the firing of the stern-wheels was an ever-present activity. Wood-posts, usually the private enterprise of a European, would employ around 25 native workers to gather and have ready 16" long dry logs.
Some posts would offer lodging accomodation for the stern-wheels only sail by day.
The Sankuru is navigable from the Wolff Rapids, 77 miles above Lusambo. Its upper course is known as the Lubilash. Before the plain is reached, the Sankuru River receives a deep-cut river, the Bushimaie. The Sankuru and the Kasai river join 260 miles down stream from Lusambo at Kasongo, where the river is 3 miles broad with forest-cled.
At Lodi On the Sankuru River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Le poste de bois a ́Lodi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The procuring of an adequate supply of wood, which is the only fuel available for the firing of the stern-wheels was an ever-present activity. Wood-posts, usually the private enterprise of a European, would employ around 25 native workers to gather and have ready 16" long dry logs.
Some posts would offer lodging accomodation for the stern-wheels only sail by day.
The Sankuru is navigable from the Wolff Rapids, 77 miles above Lusambo. Its upper course is known as the Lubilash. Before the plain is reached, the Sankuru River receives a deep-cut river, the Bushimaie. The Sankuru and the Kasai river join 260 miles down stream from Lusambo at Kasongo, where the river is 3 miles broad with forest-cled.
At Lusambo On the Sankuru River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missons nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo On the Sankuru River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo On the Sankuru River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo On the Sankuru River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo On the Sankuru River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo On the Sankuru River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At Lusambo On the Sankuru River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo On the Sankuru River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo On the Sankuru River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Crowd at the departure of a boat, Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo On the Sankuru River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Crowd at the departure of a boat, Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo On the Sankuru River
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Departure of Mr. and Mrs. de L. de B. for Europe. March 1911."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo City Hall
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo headquarters."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo City Hall
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo headquarters."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo The Courthouse
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. The Court."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The administration of justice in the Belgian Congo is carried out partly by European courts and partly by native chiefs. The European courts are of varying degree of importance. There are seven tribunals of first instance with unlimited civil and criminal jurisdiction, and they alone are competent to hear capital criminal cases against Europeans. One of these seven courts is situated at Lusambo for the districts of Kasai and Sankuru.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo The Courthouse
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. The Court."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The administration of justice in the Belgian Congo is carried out partly by European courts and partly by native chiefs. The European courts are of varying degree of importance. There are seven tribunals of first instance with unlimited civil and criminal jurisdiction, and they alone are competent to hear capital criminal cases against Europeans. One of these seven courts is situated at Lusambo for the districts of Kasai and Sankuru.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Judge E. Gorlia
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. The Judge."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Judge E. Gorlia
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. The Judge."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo A house
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo A house
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo A house
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. A house."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo A house
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. A house."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo A house
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. A house."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo A house
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. A house."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo An avenue
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. An avenue."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo An avenue
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. An avenue."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo An avenue
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Avenue of Dracena."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
In former days chiefs were spending days sitting in an inner court hedged about by a tree called Belembe and approached by an avenue by the same. The Belembe tree is a Dracinia tree.
At Lusambo An avenue
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Avenue of Dracena."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
In former days chiefs were spending days sitting in an inner court hedged about by a tree called Belembe and approached by an avenue by the same. The Belembe tree is a Dracinia tree.
At Lusambo The Prison
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. The Prison."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
In most part of the Belgian Congo prisoners are employed in important work such as road-making for example. These usually work in batches, each member of which is chained by the neck to his neighbour.
At Lusambo The Prison
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. The Prison."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
In most part of the Belgian Congo prisoners are employed in important work such as road-making for example. These usually work in batches, each member of which is chained by the neck to his neighbour.
At Lusambo The Police Station
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. The Police Station."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
Since early in the century town police forces have existed. Headquarters of district have a detachment of the "Force Publique." Less important centers have their own police drawn from the ranks of the "Force Publique."
At Lusambo The Police Station
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. The Police Station."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
Since early in the century town police forces have existed. Headquarters of district have a detachment of the "Force Publique." Less important centers have their own police drawn from the ranks of the "Force Publique."
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
Since early in the century town police forces have existed. Headquarters of district have a detachment of the "Force Publique." Less important centers have their own police drawn from the ranks of the "Force Publique."
At Lusambo A Kitchen
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " A Kitchen at Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
The kitchen or cook-house was situated outside of the house. Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
At Lusambo A Kitchen
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " A Kitchen at Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
The kitchen or cook-house was situated outside of the house. Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
At Lusambo Servants
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " The Boys. Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
The Kitchen or cook-house were situated outside of the house. Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
At Lusambo Servants
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " The Boys. Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
The Kitchen or cook-house were situated outside of the house. Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " At the market. Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " At the market. Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo At the Market
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " At the market. Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo At the Market
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " At the market. Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo At the Market
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " A corner of the market. Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo At the Market
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " A corner of the market. Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo An avenue
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage á̀ Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo An avenue
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage á̀ Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Workers' Camp
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Workers Camp."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
The native quarters of large towns contain increasingly mixed populations drawn from different tribes. At Lusambo the population included Songye, Luba, Mputu, Kuba and tetela. These quarters are named "centres indigènes extra-coutumiers" (detribalized natives zones).
At Lusambo Workers' Camp
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Workers Camp."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
The native quarters of large towns contain increasingly mixed populations drawn from different tribes. At Lusambo the population included Songye, Luba, Mputu, Kuba and tetela. These quarters are named "centres indigènes extra-coutumiers" (detribalized natives zones).
At Lusambo Police Camp
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Police Camp."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Police Camp
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Police Camp."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo The Hospital
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. The hospital."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
In the first quarter of the century the work of the medical services was chiefly directed towards the control of sleeping-sickness which was then the outstanding menace but generally the public health problems were formidable. Newly qualified Belgians doctors were encouraged to go to the Congo on five year contracts, thereby obtaining exemption from two years military service. In 1909 The Belgian Congo had only 40 doctors.
At Lusambo The Hospital
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. The hospital."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
In the first quarter of the century the work of the medical services was chiefly directed towards the control of sleeping-sickness which was then the outstanding menace but generally the public health problems were formidable. Newly qualified Belgians doctors were encouraged to go to the Congo on five year contracts, thereby obtaining exemption from two years military service. In 1909 The Belgian Congo had only 40 doctors.
At Lusambo Prisoner
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. A sleeper tied with chains."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In most part of the Belgian Congo prisoners are employed in important work such as road-making for example. These usually work in batches, each member of which is chained by the neck to his neighbour.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Prisoner
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. A sleeper tied with chains."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In most part of the Belgian Congo prisoners are employed in important work such as road-making for example. These usually work in batches, each member of which is chained by the neck to his neighbour.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Sick with sleeping-sickness
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage a Dilolo. A dying man (Tse-Tse)."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In the first quarter of the century sleeping-sickness constituted much of the most serious menace to the existence of the native population. While the tsetse-fly was most active in the spread of the disease in the Congo, the symptoms of the terminal stage of infection in which the central nervous system is involved are responsible for the name sleeping-sickness.
Advanced cases are generally sheltered in lazarettos, hospitals or near rural dispensaries.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Sick with sleeping-sickness
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage a Dilolo. A dying man (Tse-Tse)."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In the first quarter of the century sleeping-sickness constituted much of the most serious menace to the existence of the native population. While the tsetse-fly was most active in the spread of the disease in the Congo, the symptoms of the terminal stage of infection in which the central nervous system is involved are responsible for the name sleeping-sickness.
Advanced cases are generally sheltered in lazarettos, hospitals or near rural dispensaries.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso print reads, " 1st journey Jan'10 - Jan'12."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In the first quarter of the century sleeping-sickness constituted much of the most serious menace to the existence of the native population. While the tsetse-fly was most active in the spread of the disease in the Congo, the symptoms of the terminal stage of infection in which the central nervous system is involved are responsible for the name sleeping-sickness.
Advanced cases are generally sheltered in lazarettos, hospitals or near rural dispensaries.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo? Tse-tse victims."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In the first quarter of the century sleeping-sickness constituted much of the most serious menace to the existence of the native population. While the tsetse-fly was most active in the spread of the disease in the Congo, the symptoms of the terminal stage of infection in which the central nervous system is involved are responsible for the name sleeping-sickness.
Advanced cases are generally sheltered in lazarettos, hospitals or near rural dispensaries.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo? Tse-tse victims."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In the first quarter of the century sleeping-sickness constituted much of the most serious menace to the existence of the native population. While the tsetse-fly was most active in the spread of the disease in the Congo, the symptoms of the terminal stage of infection in which the central nervous system is involved are responsible for the name sleeping-sickness.
Advanced cases are generally sheltered in lazarettos, hospitals or near rural dispensaries.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Sick with sleeping-sickness
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. A sick child."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In the first quarter of the century sleeping-sickness constituted much of the most serious menace to the existence of the native population. While the tsetse-fly was most active in the spread of the disease in the Congo, the symptoms of the terminal stage of infection in which the central nervous system is involved are responsible for the name sleeping-sickness.
Advanced cases are generally sheltered in lazarettos, hospitals or near rural dispensaries.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Sick with sleeping-sickness
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. A sick child."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In the first quarter of the century sleeping-sickness constituted much of the most serious menace to the existence of the native population. While the tsetse-fly was most active in the spread of the disease in the Congo, the symptoms of the terminal stage of infection in which the central nervous system is involved are responsible for the name sleeping-sickness.
Advanced cases are generally sheltered in lazarettos, hospitals or near rural dispensaries.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso print reads, " 1st journey. Jan'10 - Jan'12."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In the first quarter of the century sleeping-sickness constituted much of the most serious menace to the existence of the native population. While the tsetse-fly was most active in the spread of the disease in the Congo, the symptoms of the terminal stage of infection in which the central nervous system is involved are responsible for the name sleeping-sickness.
Advanced cases are generally sheltered in lazarettos, hospitals or near rural dispensaries.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo A Road
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo A Road
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Palm Plantation
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Palm plantation. Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
By 1911 the colony seemed to be in a good way. A new impetus had been given to trade by the opening of a great palm-oil industry through the enterprise of Messrs. Lever Brothers. At first the production was very much a native affair but latter the increase of oil-palm plantations was a matter of Government policy, enforced by the law of compulsory cultivation.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Palm Plantation
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Palm plantation. Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
By 1911 the colony seemed to be in a good way. A new impetus had been given to trade by the opening of a great palm-oil industry through the enterprise of Messrs. Lever Brothers. At first the production was very much a native affair but latter the increase of oil-palm plantations was a matter of Government policy, enforced by the law of compulsory cultivation.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo To the Market
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Route to the market. Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo To the Market
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Route to the market. Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Soldiers' Camp
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Soldier's camp."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
The colony in peace-time possessed a force of native troops and European officers (force publique). The force was recruited by conscription and voluntary enlistment, many among the Batetela, Bangala, and other upper-river tribes. The period of service for native troops was seven years, with five years in the reserve. Each headquarters of a district have a detachment of the force publique while administrators can also draw upon one in sub-district or minor settlements.
At Lusambo Soldiers' Camp
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Soldier's camp."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
The colony in peace-time possessed a force of native troops and European officers (force publique). The force was recruited by conscription and voluntary enlistment, many among the Batetela, Bangala, and other upper-river tribes. The period of service for native troops was seven years, with five years in the reserve. Each headquarters of a district have a detachment of the force publique while administrators can also draw upon one in sub-district or minor settlements.
At Lusambo Catholic Mission
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
At Lusambo Catholic Mission
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
At Lusambo Catholic Mission
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Catholic Mission (front)."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
At Lusambo Catholic Mission
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Catholic Mission (front)."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
At Lusambo Prisoners
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Water Carriers."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In most part of the Belgian Congo prisoners are employed in important work such as road-making for example. These usually work in batches, each member of which is chained by the neck to his neighbour.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Prisoners
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Water Carriers."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In most part of the Belgian Congo prisoners are employed in important work such as road-making for example. These usually work in batches, each member of which is chained by the neck to his neighbour.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In most part of the Belgian Congo prisoners are employed in important work such as road-making for example. These usually work in batches, each member of which is chained by the neck to his neighbour.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Road-transportation
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. A team of cattle. Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
One of the most noticeable things about the Belgian Congo is the lack of cattle in and about natives villages. Cattle are only found in the north-eastern borders, and the Lunda and Luba country.
At Lusambo Road-transportation
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. A team of cattle. Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
One of the most noticeable things about the Belgian Congo is the lack of cattle in and about natives villages. Cattle are only found in the north-eastern borders, and the Lunda and Luba country.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
One of the most noticeable things about the Belgian Congo is the lack of cattle in and about natives villages. Cattle are only found in the north-eastern borders, and the Lunda and Luba country.
At Albertville Cattle
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Cattle."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The earliest attempts at stock-raising in the Congo were made by the missionaries, the White Fathers, who had settlements at Baudouinville and Albertville. Their first experiments were unsuccesful, but by 1920 they had a flourishing herd of 150 head of cattle.
Albertville was established in 1901 as a fortified camp. In 1926 it is the chief port on the western shore of Lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of tanganyika in Elisabethville province. The town is built on a hill-side and the port, constructed during WWI, is the terminus of the CFGL company that controls rail, river and lake traffic in the region.
At Albertville Cattle
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Cattle."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The earliest attempts at stock-raising in the Congo were made by the missionaries, the White Fathers, who had settlements at Baudouinville and Albertville. Their first experiments were unsuccesful, but by 1920 they had a flourishing herd of 150 head of cattle.
Albertville was established in 1901 as a fortified camp. In 1926 it is the chief port on the western shore of Lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of tanganyika in Elisabethville province. The town is built on a hill-side and the port, constructed during WWI, is the terminus of the CFGL company that controls rail, river and lake traffic in the region.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The earliest attempts at stock-raising in the Congo were made by the missionaries, the White Fathers, who had settlements at Baudouinville and Albertville. Their first experiments were unsuccesful, but by 1920 they had a flourishing herd of 150 head of cattle.
Albertville was established in 1901 as a fortified camp. In 1926 it is the chief port on the western shore of Lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of tanganyika in Elisabethville province. The town is built on a hill-side and the port, constructed during WWI, is the terminus of the CFGL company that controls rail, river and lake traffic in the region.
At Lusambo The Catholic Church
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo church."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
At Lusambo The Catholic Church
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo church."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
At Lusambo The Catholic School hit by a tornado
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon. Schools have been established by the State, the missionaries, and by the large industrial enterprises. The mission school are by far the most numerous.
At Lusambo The Catholic School hit by a tornado
Glass negative
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon. Schools have been established by the State, the missionaries, and by the large industrial enterprises. The mission school are by far the most numerous.
At Lusambo The Catholic School hit by a tornado
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " School of the Brothers after tornado."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon. Schools have been established by the State, the missionaries, and by the large industrial enterprises. The mission school are by far the most numerous.
At Lusambo The Catholic School hit by a tornado
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " School of the Brothers after tornado."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon. Schools have been established by the State, the missionaries, and by the large industrial enterprises. The mission school are by far the most numerous.
At Lusambo Colonials' Cemetery
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. European cemetery."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In the Congo Free State many deaths among colonials occured and were connected with the founding of new administrative, commercial or religious stations, the clearing of new grounds and, the heavy transport work. The majority of these deaths were from black-water fever or, fever of the ordinary malaria type.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Colonials' Cemetery
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. European cemetery."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In the Congo Free State many deaths among colonials occured and were connected with the founding of new administrative, commercial or religious stations, the clearing of new grounds and, the heavy transport work. The majority of these deaths were from black-water fever or, fever of the ordinary malaria type.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Colonials' Cemetery
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. European cemetery."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In the Congo Free State many deaths among colonials occured and were connected with the founding of new administrative, commercial or religious stations, the clearing of new grounds and, the heavy transport work. The majority of these deaths were from black-water fever or, fever of the ordinary malaria type.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Colonials' Cemetery
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. European cemetery."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In the Congo Free State many deaths among colonials occured and were connected with the founding of new administrative, commercial or religious stations, the clearing of new grounds and, the heavy transport work. The majority of these deaths were from black-water fever or, fever of the ordinary malaria type.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Native Cemetery
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Native cemetery."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Believing in a life after the grave, the native people argued that the dead notability could not be ushered into the spirit world alone. Implements, ustensils, pottery, cloth, beads, tobacco were interred, usually after being broken, torn, bent, or "killed."
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Native Cemetery
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Native cemetery."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Believing in a life after the grave, the native people argued that the dead notability could not be ushered into the spirit world alone. Implements, ustensils, pottery, cloth, beads, tobacco were interred, usually after being broken, torn, bent, or "killed."
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Native Cemetery
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Native cemetery."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Believing in a life after the grave, the native people argued that the dead notability could not be ushered into the spirit world alone. Implements, ustensils, pottery, cloth, beads, tobacco were interred, usually after being broken, torn, bent, or "killed."
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Native Cemetery
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Native cemetery."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Believing in a life after the grave, the native people argued that the dead notability could not be ushered into the spirit world alone. Implements, ustensils, pottery, cloth, beads, tobacco were interred, usually after being broken, torn, bent, or "killed."
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At St Trudon The Church under construction
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " St Trudon. Church under construction."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon The Church under construction
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " St Trudon. Church under construction."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Priests
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Priests
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Apprentice
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon The Farm
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon The Farm
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon An alley
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " St Trudon. Une allée. Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon An alley
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " St Trudon. Une allée. Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
In Luba country-side Near Lusambo
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Baluma villages near Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
In Luba country-side Near Lusambo
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Baluma villages near Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Women making flour with mortar and pestle. Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
To prepare his manioc and maize the native pounds it in a mortar with a pestle, and sometimes passes the flour thus obtained through a sieve. No other process is known, nor indeed is one necessary, as each household provides its own supply just when it is required.
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Women making flour with mortar and pestle. Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
To prepare his manioc and maize the native pounds it in a mortar with a pestle, and sometimes passes the flour thus obtained through a sieve. No other process is known, nor indeed is one necessary, as each household provides its own supply just when it is required.
In Luba country-side Near Lusambo
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Baluma villages near Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
In Luba country-side Near Lusambo
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Baluma villages near Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
In Luba country-side Young Woman
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Baluba girl."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
In Luba country-side Young Woman
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Baluba girl."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Emulsion is separating from the glass at the base of the picture.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Baluba Women."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Baluba Women."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
In Luba country-side A family
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
In Luba country-side A family
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
In Luba country-side Putting up the tent
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Putting up the tent."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In Luba country-side Putting up the tent
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Putting up the tent."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In Luba country-side Crossing a river
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Lake M'Fuca."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The streams are sometimes forded and sometimes crossed by means of a bridge more or less skilfully constructed by felling a tree. The canoe is almost everywhere the sole means, apart from human porterage, which the native has devised for the transport of goods. In size it varies: many are designed to carry from two to six men, but others are larger. They are generally well adapted for example for the rivers that lack depth or the courses that abound in rocks and rapids.
In Luba country-side Crossing a river
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Lake M'Fuca."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The streams are sometimes forded and sometimes crossed by means of a bridge more or less skilfully constructed by felling a tree. The canoe is almost everywhere the sole means, apart from human porterage, which the native has devised for the transport of goods. In size it varies: many are designed to carry from two to six men, but others are larger. They are generally well adapted for example for the rivers that lack depth or the courses that abound in rocks and rapids.
In Luba country-side Military drill
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The colony in peace-time possessed a force of native troops and European officers (force publique). The force was recruited by conscription and voluntary enlistment, many among the Batetela, Bangala, and other upper-river tribes. The period of service for native troops was seven years, with five years in the reserve. Each headquarters of a district have a detachment of the force publique while administrators can also draw upon one in sub-district or minor settlements.
In Luba country-side Military drill
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The colony in peace-time possessed a force of native troops and European officers (force publique). The force was recruited by conscription and voluntary enlistment, many among the Batetela, Bangala, and other upper-river tribes. The period of service for native troops was seven years, with five years in the reserve. Each headquarters of a district have a detachment of the force publique while administrators can also draw upon one in sub-district or minor settlements.
In Luba country-side A woman
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Baluba."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
In Luba country-side A woman
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Baluba."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso print reads, " 1st journey Jan'1910 - Jan'1912."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Baluba woman."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Baluba woman."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso print reads, " 1st journey Jan'10 - Jan'12. mettre une cache rounde pour avoir la tete seule."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Une marche?"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Une marche?"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso print reads, " 1st journey Jan'10 - Jan'12"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
In Kanyok country-side A catholic mission
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kaniok, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
He put up his tent at the Roman Catholic Mission of Tielen St Jacques. The Scheut Fathers started the mission in August 1898.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work
In Kaniok country-side A catholic mission
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
He put up his tent at the Roman Catholic Mission of Tielen St Jacques. The Scheut Fathers started the mission in August 1898.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Sankuru-Kasai. Lusambo. Funeral dance for a chief."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
When a chief dies, for the body must not be buried till the new chief can obtain the relics which are supposed to give him the supernatural power of chieftainship. Until the first quarter of the century, one or more wives were buried with him and the brain of a slave was dashed out, his body flung into the pit, that he might accompany his master to serve him in the spirit world. Then, however, the Belgian Government was very careful to send witnesses to watch the burial and, to protect the wives of the dead chief from harm.
Whiteness in Lubaland is symbolic of good will, purity of motive, satisfied conscience and similar ideas. Thus the sprinkling of white chalk was a charm to prevent the spirit of the deceased from thinking that the "bajikai" or grave-diggers wished fer harm.
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Sankuru-Kasai. Lusambo. Funeral dance for a chief."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
When a chief dies, for the body must not be buried till the new chief can obtain the relics which are supposed to give him the supernatural power of chieftainship. Until the first quarter of the century, one or more wives were buried with him and the brain of a slave was dashed out, his body flung into the pit, that he might accompany his master to serve him in the spirit world. Then, however, the Belgian Government was very careful to send witnesses to watch the burial and, to protect the wives of the dead chief from harm.
Whiteness in Lubaland is symbolic of good will, purity of motive, satisfied conscience and similar ideas. Thus the sprinkling of white chalk was a charm to prevent the spirit of the deceased from thinking that the "bajikai" or grave-diggers wished fer harm.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
When a chief dies, for the body must not be buried till the new chief can obtain the relics which are supposed to give him the supernatural power of chieftainship. Until the first quarter of the century, one or more wives were buried with him and the brain of a slave was dashed out, his body flung into the pit, that he might accompany his master to serve him in the spirit world. Then, however, the Belgian Government was very careful to send witnesses to watch the burial and, to protect the wives of the dead chief from harm.
Whiteness in Lubaland is symbolic of good will, purity of motive, satisfied conscience and similar ideas. Thus the sprinkling of white chalk was a charm to prevent the spirit of the deceased from thinking that the "bajikai" or grave-diggers wished fer harm.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Sankuru-Kasai. Lusambo. Funeral dance for a chief."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
When a chief dies, for the body must not be buried till the new chief can obtain the relics which are supposed to give him the supernatural power of chieftainship. Until the first quarter of the century, one or more wives were buried with him and the brain of a slave was dashed out, his body flung into the pit, that he might accompany his master to serve him in the spirit world. Then, however, the Belgian Government was very careful to send witnesses to watch the burial and, to protect the wives of the dead chief from harm.
Whiteness in Lubaland is symbolic of good will, purity of motive, satisfied conscience and similar ideas. Thus the sprinkling of white chalk was a charm to prevent the spirit of the deceased from thinking that the "bajikai" or grave-diggers wished fer harm.
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Sankuru-Kasai. Lusambo. Funeral dance for a chief."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
When a chief dies, for the body must not be buried till the new chief can obtain the relics which are supposed to give him the supernatural power of chieftainship. Until the first quarter of the century, one or more wives were buried with him and the brain of a slave was dashed out, his body flung into the pit, that he might accompany his master to serve him in the spirit world. Then, however, the Belgian Government was very careful to send witnesses to watch the burial and, to protect the wives of the dead chief from harm.
Whiteness in Lubaland is symbolic of good will, purity of motive, satisfied conscience and similar ideas. Thus the sprinkling of white chalk was a charm to prevent the spirit of the deceased from thinking that the "bajikai" or grave-diggers wished her harm.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Sankuru-Kasai. Lusambo. Funeral dance for a chief."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
When a chief dies, for the body must not be buried till the new chief can obtain the relics which are supposed to give him the supernatural power of chieftainship. Until the first quarter of the century, one or more wives were buried with him and the brain of a slave was dashed out, his body flung into the pit, that he might accompany his master to serve him in the spirit world. Then, however, the Belgian Government was very careful to send witnesses to watch the burial and, to protect the wives of the dead chief from harm.
Whiteness in Lubaland is symbolic of good will, purity of motive, satisfied conscience and similar ideas. Thus the sprinkling of white chalk was a charm to prevent the spirit of the deceased from thinking that the "bajikai" or grave-diggers wished fer harm.
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Sankuru-Kasai. Lusambo. Funeral dance for a chief."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
When a chief dies, for the body must not be buried till the new chief can obtain the relics which are supposed to give him the supernatural power of chieftainship. Until the first quarter of the century, one or more wives were buried with him and the brain of a slave was dashed out, his body flung into the pit, that he might accompany his master to serve him in the spirit world. Then, however, the Belgian Government was very careful to send witnesses to watch the burial and, to protect the wives of the dead chief from harm.
Whiteness in Lubaland is symbolic of good will, purity of motive, satisfied conscience and similar ideas. Thus the sprinkling of white chalk was a charm to prevent the spirit of the deceased from thinking that the "bajikai" or grave-diggers wished fer harm.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Funeral dance for a chief."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kaniok, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
When a chief dies, for the body must not be buried till the new chief can obtain the relics which are supposed to give him the supernatural power of chieftainship. Until the first quarter of the century, one or more wives were buried with him and the brain of a slave was dashed out, his body flung into the pit, that he might accompany his master to serve him in the spirit world. Then, however, the Belgian Government was very careful to send witnesses to watch the burial and, to protect the wives of the dead chief from harm.
Whiteness in Lubaland is symbolic of good will, purity of motive, satisfied conscience and similar ideas. Thus the sprinkling of white chalk was a charm to prevent the spirit of the deceased from thinking that the "bajikai" or grave-diggers wished her harm.
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo. Funeral dance for a chief."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
When a chief dies, for the body must not be buried till the new chief can obtain the relics which are supposed to give him the supernatural power of chieftainship. Until the first quarter of the century, one or more wives were buried with him and the brain of a slave was dashed out, his body flung into the pit, that he might accompany his master to serve him in the spirit world. Then, however, the Belgian Government was very careful to send witnesses to watch the burial and, to protect the wives of the dead chief from harm.
Whiteness in Lubaland is symbolic of good will, purity of motive, satisfied conscience and similar ideas. Thus the sprinkling of white chalk was a charm to prevent the spirit of the deceased from thinking that the "bajikai" or grave-diggers wished her harm.
In Luba country-side Chief's funeral dance
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kaniok, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
When a chief dies, for the body must not be buried till the new chief can obtain the relics which are supposed to give him the supernatural power of chieftainship. Until the first quarter of the century, one or more wives were buried with him and the brain of a slave was dashed out, his body flung into the pit, that he might accompany his master to serve him in the spirit world. Then, however, the Belgian Government was very careful to send witnesses to watch the burial and, to protect the wives of the dead chief from harm.
Whiteness in Lubaland is symbolic of good will, purity of motive, satisfied conscience and similar ideas. Thus the sprinkling of white chalk was a charm to prevent the spirit of the deceased from thinking that the "bajikai" or grave-diggers wished fer harm.
In Luba country-side Chief's funeral dance
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
When a chief dies, for the body must not be buried till the new chief can obtain the relics which are supposed to give him the supernatural power of chieftainship. Until the first quarter of the century, one or more wives were buried with him and the brain of a slave was dashed out, his body flung into the pit, that he might accompany his master to serve him in the spirit world. Then, however, the Belgian Government was very careful to send witnesses to watch the burial and, to protect the wives of the dead chief from harm.
Whiteness in Lubaland is symbolic of good will, purity of motive, satisfied conscience and similar ideas. Thus the sprinkling of white chalk was a charm to prevent the spirit of the deceased from thinking that the "bajikai" or grave-diggers wished fer harm.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
The colony in peace-time possessed a force of native troops and European officers (Force Publique). The force was recruited by conscription and voluntary enlistment, many among the Tetela, Bangala, and other upper-river tribes. The period of service for native troops was seven years, with five years in the reserve.
In Luba country-side Indigenuous soldier of the Force Publique
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kaniok, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
The colony in peace-time possessed a force of native troops and European officers (Force Publique). The Force was recruited by conscription and voluntary enlistment, many among the Tetela, Bangala, and other upper-river tribes. The period of service for native troops was seven years, with five years in the reserve.
In Luba country-side Platoon made of indigenuous soldiers of the Force Publique
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
The colony in peace-time possessed a force of native troops and European officers (Force Publique). The force was recruited by conscription and voluntary enlistment, many among the Tetela, Bangala, and other upper-river tribes. The period of service for native troops was seven years, with five years in the reserve.
In Luba country-side Platoon made of indigenuous soldiers of the Force Publique
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
The colony in peace-time possessed a force of native troops and European officers (Force Publique). The force was recruited by conscription and voluntary enlistment, many among the Tetela, Bangala, and other upper-river tribes. The period of service for native troops was seven years, with five years in the reserve.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
The colony in peace-time possessed a force of native troops and European officers (Force Publique). The force was recruited by conscription and voluntary enlistment, many among the Tetela, Bangala, and other upper-river tribes. The period of service for native troops was seven years, with five years in the reserve.
In Luba country-side A pathway
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Sankuru. Baluba countryside, south of Pania Mutombo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In ancient times the only means of communication in what is now the Belgian Congo were the rivers, lakes, and foot-paths. Trackways or caravans routs, were little more than broad foot-paths, for nothing more elaborate was necessary to enable travellers to pass on their way in single line. Usually the tracks ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village, yet hardly 5 yards of their length were in a straight line.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
In Luba country-side A pathway
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Sankuru. Baluba countryside, south of Pania Mutombo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In ancient times the only means of communication in what is now the Belgian Congo were the rivers, lakes, and foot-paths. Trackways or caravans routs, were little more than broad foot-paths, for nothing more elaborate was necessary to enable travellers to pass on their way in single line. Usually the tracks ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village, yet hardly 5 yards of their length were in a straight line.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
In Luba country-side Crossing a river
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The streams are sometimes forded and sometimes crossed by means of a bridge more or less skilfully constructed by felling a tree.
In Luba country-side Crossing a river
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The streams are sometimes forded and sometimes crossed by means of a bridge more or less skilfully constructed by felling a tree.
In Kaniok country-side The "Tshala" rapids
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kaniok, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In eastern Kasai the falls by which the rivers draining the plateau descend from it are not well marked and happens a few yards at a time over several miles. The immediate cause of the difference of rivers level appears to be the hardness of the granitic substratum on which the rivers make a relatively slight impression. The Tshala rapids are found in latitude 6̕ south, before the Sankuru River receives the Bushimaie River from the west. Much of the country bordering the falls is charasteristic of the dry savanna woodland.
In Kaniok country-side The "Tshala" rapids
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Rapids of the Lubilash at Touala."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kaniok, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In eastern Kasai the falls by which the rivers draining the plateau descend from it are not well marked and happens a few yards at a time over several miles. The immediate cause of the difference of rivers level appears to be the hardness of the granitic substratum on which the rivers make a relatively slight impression. The Tshala rapids are found in latitude 6̕ south, before the Sankuru River receives the Bushimaie River from the west. Much of the country bordering the falls is charasteristic of the dry savanna woodland.
In Kaniok country-side The "Tshala" rapids
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Rapids of the Lubilash at Touala."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In eastern Kasai the falls by which the rivers draining the plateau descend from it are not well marked and happens a few yards at a time over several miles. The immediate cause of the difference of rivers level appears to be the hardness of the granitic substratum on which the rivers make a relatively slight impression. The Tshala rapids are found in latitude 6̕ south, before the Sankuru River receives the Bushimaie River from the west. Much of the country bordering the falls is charasteristic of the dry savanna woodland.
In the Bakua country-side Children
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage a Dilolo. N'Ga children of Tanguda village. Bakua."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Most Baluba are aware of belonging to a group higher than the village, the clan, or the province, mainly because they share a common history, during which they developed many cultural similarities. The Bakwa Kalondji are recognized as junior by means of the cliche of migration from the Luba state and they are one of the most important subgroups accepting the Luba-Kasai label.
In the Bakua country-side Children
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage a Dilolo. N'Ga children of Tanguda village. Bakua."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Most Baluba are aware of belonging to a group higher than the village, the clan, or the province, mainly because they share a common history, during which they developed many cultural similarities. The Bakwa Kalondji are recognized as junior by means of the cliche of migration from the Luba state and they are one of the most important subgroups accepting the Luba-Kasai label.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Most Baluba are aware of belonging to a group higher than the village, the clan, or the province, mainly because they share a common history, during which they developed many cultural similarities. The Bakwa Kalondji are recognized as junior by means of the cliche of migration from the Luba state and they are one of the most important subgroups accepting the Luba-Kasai label.
In Kaniok country-side Putting up the tent
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Sankuru. Camp in the Bena country. Kitolo (Baluba)."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kaniok, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In Kaniok country-side Putting up the tent
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Sankuru. Camp in the Bena country. Kitolo (Baluba)."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In Kaniok country-side Bee-hive shaped house
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Among the Biin Kaniok, the traditional house, 'nzúbw áá cibèl', made of reeds and straw, is bee-hive shaped. Each house has its specific location into a larger enclosure, 'lúbànz' for the ordinary people, 'cihàng' for a chief. Chief's houses have a second wall and roof outside the first, forming in fact one house within the other.
In Kaniok country-side Bee-hive shaped house
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Among the Biin Kaniok, the traditional house, 'nzúbw áá cibèl', made of reeds and straw, is bee-hive shaped. Each house has its specific location into a larger enclosure, 'lúbànz' for the ordinary people, 'cihàng' for a chief. Chief's houses have a second wall and roof outside the first, forming in fact one house within the other.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Among the Biin Kaniok, the traditional house, 'nzúbw áá cibèl', made of reeds and straw, is bee-hive shaped. Each house has its specific location into a larger enclosure, 'lúbànz' for the ordinary people, 'cihàng' for a chief. Chief's houses have a second wall and roof outside the first, forming in fact one house within the other.
In Kaniok country-side A colonial house
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kaniok, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
"Post" - administrative or trading as the case may be - is the most appropriate name for the small settlements which are scattered throughout the country. The type of building found in these posts depends a good deal on transport facilities, and on what European building materials are available. If these materials are not obtainable, then grass must be used for tatching and mud for mortar.
In Kaniok country-side A colonial house
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
"Post" - administrative or trading as the case may be - is the most appropriate name for the small settlements which are scattered throughout the country. The type of building found in these posts depends a good deal on transport facilities, and on what European building materials are available. If these materials are not obtainable, then grass must be used for tatching and mud for mortar.
In the Bakua country-side A village
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Baluba village."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Most Baluba are aware of belonging to a group higher than the village, the clan, or the province, mainly because they share a common history, during which they developed many cultural similarities. The Bakwa Kalondji are recognized as junior by means of the cliche of migration from the Luba state and they are one of the most important subgroups accepting the Luba-Kasai label.
In the Bakua country-side A village
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Baluba village."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Most Baluba are aware of belonging to a group higher than the village, the clan, or the province, mainly because they share a common history, during which they developed many cultural similarities. The Bakwa Kalondji are recognized as junior by means of the cliche of migration from the Luba state and they are one of the most important subgroups accepting the Luba-Kasai label.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Most Baluba are aware of belonging to a group higher than the village, the clan, or the province, mainly because they share a common history, during which they developed many cultural similarities. The Bakwa Kalondji are recognized as junior by means of the cliche of migration from the Luba state and they are one of the most important subgroups accepting the Luba-Kasai label.
In the Bakua country-side A village
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Pays des Bakua N'Ga."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Most Baluba are aware of belonging to a group higher than the village, the clan, or the province, mainly because they share a common history, during which they developed many cultural similarities. The Bakwa Kalondji are recognized as junior by means of the cliche of migration from the Luba state and they are one of the most important subgroups accepting the Luba-Kasai label.
In the Bakua country-side A village
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Pays des Bakua N'Ga."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Most Baluba are aware of belonging to a group higher than the village, the clan, or the province, mainly because they share a common history, during which they developed many cultural similarities. The Bakwa Kalondji are recognized as junior by means of the cliche of migration from the Luba state and they are one of the most important subgroups accepting the Luba-Kasai label.
In the Bakua country-side A village
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Most Baluba are aware of belonging to a group higher than the village, the clan, or the province, mainly because they share a common history, during which they developed many cultural similarities. The Bakwa Kalondji are recognized as junior by means of the cliche of migration from the Luba state and they are one of the most important subgroups accepting the Luba-Kasai label.
In Kaniok country-side At the market
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Mats Merchants."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
Kanda Kanda, a small post on the left bank of the Luilu River, contained the usual administrative offices of a sub-district headquarter (Sankuru district, Lusambo province). The sub-district was mainly cotton-producing and only the Compagnie du Kasai had an establishment here.
In Kaniok country-side At the market
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Mats Merchants."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
During colonial times Luaba was renamed Kanda Kanda after an incumbent Mwem a Luaba. Many Kaniok still refer to the village and the region as Luaba. In 1896, Belgians founded a small post at Luaba on the left bank of the Luilu River, containing the usual administrative offices of a sub-district headquarter (Sankuru district, Lusambo province). The sub-district was mainly cotton-producing and only the Compagnie du Kasai had an establishment here.
In Kaniok country-side At the market
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Kaula Kanda market."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
During colonial times Luaba was renamed Kanda Kanda after an incumbent Mwem a Luaba. Many Kaniok still refer to the village and the region as Luaba. In 1896, Belgians founded a small post at Luaba on the left bank of the Luilu River, containing the usual administrative offices of a sub-district headquarter (Sankuru district, Lusambo province). The sub-district was mainly cotton-producing and only the Compagnie du Kasai had an establishment here.
In Kaniok country-side At the market
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Kaula Kanda market."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
During colonial times Luaba was renamed Kanda Kanda after an incumbent Mwem a Luaba. Many Kaniok still refer to the village and the region as Luaba. In 1896, Belgians founded a small post at Luaba on the left bank of the Luilu River, containing the usual administrative offices of a sub-district headquarter (Sankuru district, Lusambo province). The sub-district was mainly cotton-producing and only the Compagnie du Kasai had an establishment here.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Pottery market. K Kande."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kaniok, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
During colonial times Luaba was renamed Kanda Kanda after an incumbent Mwem a Luaba. Many Kaniok still refer to the village and the region as Luaba. In 1896, Belgians founded a small post at Luaba on the left bank of the Luilu River, containing the usual administrative offices of a sub-district headquarter (Sankuru district, Lusambo province). The sub-district was mainly cotton-producing and only the Compagnie du Kasai had an establishment here.
In Kaniok country-side Market at Kanda-Kanda
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Pottery market. K Kande."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kaniok, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
During colonial times Luaba was renamed Kanda Kanda after an incumbent Mwem a Luaba. Many Kaniok still refer to the village and the region as Luaba. In 1896, Belgians founded a small post at Luaba on the left bank of the Luilu River, containing the usual administrative offices of a sub-district headquarter (Sankuru district, Lusambo province). The sub-district was mainly cotton-producing and only the Compagnie du Kasai had an establishment here.
In Kaniok country-side At Kanda-Kanda
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Kanda Kanda."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
During colonial times Luaba was renamed Kanda Kanda after an incumbent Mwem a Luaba. Many Kaniok still refer to the village and the region as Luaba. In 1896, Belgians founded a small post at Luaba on the left bank of the Luilu River, containing the usual administrative offices of a sub-district headquarter (Sankuru district, Lusambo province). The sub-district was mainly cotton-producing and only the Compagnie du Kasai had an establishment here.
In Kaniok country-side At Kanda-Kanda
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Kanda Kanda."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
During colonial times Luaba was renamed Kanda Kanda after an incumbent Mwem a Luaba. Many Kaniok still refer to the village and the region as Luaba. In 1896, Belgians founded a small post at Luaba on the left bank of the Luilu River, containing the usual administrative offices of a sub-district headquarter (Sankuru district, Lusambo province). The sub-district was mainly cotton-producing and only the Compagnie du Kasai had an establishment here.
In Kaniok country-side Dance
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Dances among the Maniaka."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Among the Kanioka, the "buyang", a dance to commemorate the death of a hunter is performed by men only. Other dances are performed by all members of a village which will for that purpose wear a belt made of raphia, citay, or made of skin, soz.
In Kaniok country-side Dance
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Dances among the Maniaka."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Among the Kanioka, the "buyang", a dance to commemorate the death of a hunter is performed by men only. Other dances are performed by all members of a village which will for that purpose wear a belt made of raphia, citay, or made of skin, soz.
In Kaniok country-side The Bushimai river
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Passage de la Bushimai."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The upper course of the Sankuru River is known as the Lubilash. Before the plain is reached, the Sankuru receives the Bushimaie -a deep-cut river much beset with rapids- from the west.
In Kaniok country-side The Bushimai river
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Passage de la Bushimai."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The upper course of the Sankuru River is known as the Lubilash. Before the plain is reached, the Sankuru receives the Bushimaie -a deep-cut river much beset with rapids- from the west.
In the Lunda country-side Brush fire
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Brush Fire."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
During the dry season, the savanna become parched, brown and desolate and, are usually swept by fire which may be accidental but are more frequently started by the natives for varying purposes connected with their social organization. These regular fires are not only an important factor in the maintenance of savanna against possible encroachment by the forest, but also help to determine many of the features of the savanna plants themselves.
In the Lunda country-side Brush fire
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Brush Fire."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
During the dry season, the savanna become parched, brown and desolate and, are usually swept by fire which may be accidental but are more frequently started by the natives for varying purposes connected with their social organization. These regular fires are not only an important factor in the maintenance of savanna against possible encroachment by the forest, but also help to determine many of the features of the savanna plants themselves.
In the Lunda country-side A hammock
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " On the road from Kanda Kanda to Katola in carriage."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The hammock was the only conveyance available for travel on land. It was swung beneath a bamboo pole carried on the shoulders of two strong African men. They could travel 20 to 30 miles a day. In normal time, there were four pairs of men for the hammock, two men carrying at a time. Men strong enough were almost impossible to find because they were likely to go off to work in the mines.
In the Lunda country-side A hammock
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " On the road from Kanda Kanda to Katola in carriage."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The hammock was the only conveyance available for travel on land. It was swung beneath a bamboo pole carried on the shoulders of two strong African men. They could travel 20 to 30 miles a day. In normal time, there were four pairs of men for the hammock, two men carrying at a time. Men strong enough were almost impossible to find because they were likely to go off to work in the mines.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The hammock was the only conveyance available for travel on land. It was swung beneath a bamboo pole carried on the shoulders of two strong African men. They could travel 20 to 30 miles a day. In normal time, there were four pairs of men for the hammock, two men carrying at a time. Men strong enough were almost impossible to find because they were likely to go off to work in the mines.
In the Lunda country-side A hammock
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " On the road from Kanda Kanda to Katola."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The hammock was the only conveyance available for travel on land. It was swung beneath a bamboo pole carried on the shoulders of two strong African men. They could travel 20 to 30 miles a day. In normal time, there were four pairs of men for the hammock, two men carrying at a time. Men strong enough were almost impossible to find because they were likely to go off to work in the mines.
In the Lunda country-side A hammock
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " On the road from Kanda Kanda to Katola."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The hammock was the only conveyance available for travel on land. It was swung beneath a bamboo pole carried on the shoulders of two strong African men. They could travel 20 to 30 miles a day. In normal time, there were four pairs of men for the hammock, two men carrying at a time. Men strong enough were almost impossible to find because they were likely to go off to work in the mines.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Micata Yamso, chief of the Lunda and his harem."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The Mwaat Yamvo, Muteb a Kasang, exercised authority on a mere fragment of the former Lunda empire by the time Judge Gorlia visited him on his tour of inspection in 1911. Starting only in 1916 the colonial administrators established a measure of effective occupation over the area by restoring the Mwaat Yamvo's juridiction (at least normally) over several regions which had slipped away from his control over the previous 30 years or so.
In the Lunda country-side The Mwaat Yamvo
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Micata Yamso, chief of the Lunda and his harem."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The Mwaat Yamvo, Muteb a Kasang, exercised authority on a mere fragment of the former Lunda empire by the time Judge Gorlia visited him on his tour of inspection in 1911. Starting only in 1916 the colonial administrators established a measure of effective occupation over the area by restoring the Mwaat Yamvo's juridiction (at least normally) over several regions which had slipped away from his control over the previous 30 years or so.
In the Lunda country-side The Mwaat Yamvo's palace
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "One of the harem's huts of Lunda chief Micata Yamso."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The Mwaat Yamvo, Muteb a Kasang, exercised authority on a mere fragment of the former Lunda empire by the time Judge Gorlia visited him on his tour of inspection in 1911. Starting only in 1916 the colonial administrators established a measure of effective occupation over the area by restoring the Mwaat Yamvo's juridiction (at least normally) over several regions which had slipped away from his control over the previous 30 years or so.
In the Lunda country-side The Mwaat Yamvo's palace
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "One of the harem's huts of Lunda chief Micata Yamso."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The Mwaat Yamvo, Muteb a Kasang, exercised authority on a mere fragment of the former Lunda empire by the time Judge Gorlia visited him on his tour of inspection in 1911. Starting only in 1916 the colonial administrators established a measure of effective occupation over the area by restoring the Mwaat Yamvo's juridiction (at least normally) over several regions which had slipped away from his control over the previous 30 years or so.
In the Lunda country-side A basket maker
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "A Lunda basket maker."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The manufacture of basket-work appears to be a more important industry than weaving in many parts of the country. The raw materials employed vary according to locality. Among the articles more frequently made are baskets, mats, sieves, hats, fishing-nets, and shields.
In the Lunda country-side A basket maker
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "A Lunda basket maker."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The manufacture of basket-work appears to be a more important industry than weaving in many parts of the country. The raw materials employed vary according to locality. Among the articles more frequently made are baskets, mats, sieves, hats, fishing-nets, and shields.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The manufacture of basket-work appears to be a more important industry than weaving in many parts of the country. The raw materials employed vary according to locality. Among the articles more frequently made are baskets, mats, sieves, hats, fishing-nets, and shields.
In the Lunda country-side Palm oil collection
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Voyage à Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
At first the production was very much a native affair but latter the increase of oil-palm plantations was a matter of Government policy, enforced by the law of compulsory cultivation. In western Lunda territory the oil-palm ceased to be a feature above an altitude of 2300 feet.
In the Lunda country-side Palm oil collection
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Voyage à Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
At first the production was very much a native affair but latter the increase of oil-palm plantations was a matter of Government policy, enforced by the law of compulsory cultivation. In western Lunda territory the oil-palm ceased to be a feature above an altitude of 2300 feet.
In the Lunda country-side Near Katola
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " The Mu'ala M'Puku mountain of stone near Katola."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The dry savanna-woodland so characteristic of the Katanga region is not entirely grassland or composed of herbaceous communities. It also includes patches of forest. It owes its characteristics and often its very existence to the repeated action of fire, and bush fires are the quickest and easiest method of regenerating pastures. The savanna-woodlands are easely traversed at all seasons, and also usually provide comparatively good visibility.
In the Lunda country-side Near Katola
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " The Mu'ala M'Puku mountain of stone near Katola."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The dry savanna-woodland so characteristic of the Katanga region is not entirely grassland or composed of herbaceous communities. It also includes patches of forest. It owes its characteristics and often its very existence to the repeated action of fire, and bush fires are the quickest and easiest method of regenerating pastures. The savanna-woodlands are easely traversed at all seasons, and also usually provide comparatively good visibility.
In the Lunda country-side At Katola
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Katola (Kapanga)."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In 1903 Katola was established as the first permanent administrative post in the Lunda heartland.
In the Lunda country-side At Katola
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Katola (Kapanga)."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In 1903 Katola was established as the first permanent administrative post in the Lunda heartland.
In the Lunda country-side An ant hill
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Termite hill."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The nest of white ants or termites are common and widely distributed in the Belgian Congo. Large nests like hillocks, which may be nearly 20 feet high and much wider at the base, are especially common in Katanga, where they are spaced out at more or less regular intervals in the savanna woodlands. They are interesting because they support a peculiar vegetation which both collectively, and individually, is not found elsewhere.
In the Lunda country-side An ant hill
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Termite hill."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The nest of white ants or termites are common and widely distributed in the Belgian Congo. Large nests like hillocks, which may be nearly 20 feet high and much wider at the base, are especially common in Katanga, where they are spaced out at more or less regular intervals in the savanna woodlands. They are interesting because they support a peculiar vegetation which both collectively, and individually, is not found elsewhere.
In the Lunda country-side A camp
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Camp near Katola."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In the Lunda country-side A camp
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Camp near Katola."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Carrying bricks at Katola."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Hand-moulded bricks are produced for local consumption at small brickyards, which may close down when the local demand is satisfied.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In 1903 Katola was established as the first permanent administrative post in the Lunda heartland.
Hand-moulded bricks are produced for local consumption at small brickyards, which may close down when the local demand is satisfied.
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Carrying bricks at Katola."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Hand-moulded bricks are produced for local consumption at small brickyards, which may close down when the local demand is satisfied.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In 1903 Katola was established as the first permanent administrative post in the Lunda heartland.
Hand-moulded bricks are produced for local consumption at small brickyards, which may close down when the local demand is satisfied.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Hand-moulded bricks are produced for local consumption at small brickyards, which may close down when the local demand is satisfied.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In 1903 Katola was established as the first permanent administrative post in the Lunda heartland.
Hand-moulded bricks are produced for local consumption at small brickyards, which may close down when the local demand is satisfied.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Return of the market at Katola."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912. In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
In 1903 Katola was established as the first permanent administrative post in the Lunda heartland.
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Return of the market at Katola."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912. In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
In 1903 Katola was established as the first permanent administrative post in the Lunda heartland.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912. In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
In 1903 Katola was established as the first permanent administrative post in the Lunda heartland.
In the Lunda country-side A camp
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " A camp."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In the Lunda country-side A camp
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " A camp."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In the Lunda country-side A camp
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " A camp between Katola and Kafutshi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In the Lunda country-side A camp
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " A camp between Katola and Kafutshi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso print reads, " Agrandissements. Congo 1910 et 12."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In the Lunda country-side A camp
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In the Lunda country-side A camp
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In the Chokwe country-side A camp
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Camp at Kafutshi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In the Chokwe country-side A camp
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Camp at Kafutshi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In the Chokwe country-side A camp
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In the Chokwe country-side A camp
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In the Chokwe country-side At Kimpuki
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " A lane of Banana trees at Kimfutki."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The banana, it is said, was introduced by the Portuguese into Africa. There are few tropical plants so easy to cultivate. Banana groves are often planted by men; they are usually used for beer-making as well as for consumption.
In the Chokwe country-side At Kimpuki
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " A lane of Banana trees at Kimfutki."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The banana, it is said, was introduced by the Portuguese into Africa. There are few tropical plants so easy to cultivate. Banana groves are often planted by men; they are usually used for beer-making as well as for consumption.
In the Chokwe country-side At Kimpuki
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Banana trees."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The banana, it is said, was introduced by the Portuguese into Africa. There are few tropical plants so easy to cultivate. Banana groves are often planted by men; they are usually used for beer-making as well as for consumption.
In the Chokwe country-side At Kimpuki
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Banana trees."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The banana, it is said, was introduced by the Portuguese into Africa. There are few tropical plants so easy to cultivate. Banana groves are often planted by men; they are usually used for beer-making as well as for consumption.
Broken glass negative.
In the Chokwe country-side At Kimpuki
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Borassus."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Chokwe country-side At Kimpuki
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Borassus."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Broken glass negative.
In the Chokwe country-side At Kimpuki
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Kimpuki."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
Broken glass negative.
In the Chokwe country-side At Kimpuki
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Kimpuki."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In the Chokwe country-side The Lulua river
glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " The Lulaa between Kimpuki and Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In the Chokwe country-side A village
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Kioko village."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In the savanna country, where hunting is the main activity and settlements are more or less temporary, straw houses are more frequent in the Chokwe villages. Also within the village houses are arranged in compounds around a cleared space, in the center of which is the "tsota" or meeting-house.
In the Chokwe country-side A village
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Kioko village."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In the savanna country, where hunting is the main activity and settlements are more or less temporary, straw houses are more frequent in the Chokwe villages. Also within the village houses are arranged in compounds around a cleared space, in the center of which is the "tsota" or meeting-house.
In Chokwe country-side Hunter with elaborate hairstyle
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Kioko hunter."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kaniok, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The Lunda and Chokwe countries were most disappointing at the time of Judge Gorlia's journey from the point of vue of the big game hunter. They early perfected hunting methods through the use of iron weapons, and from the end of the eighteenth century onwards, guns and gunpowder derived from the portuguese assisted this more enterprising people in killing all the large mammals.
In Chokwe country-side Hunter with elaborate hairstyle
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Kioko hunter."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kaniok, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The Lunda and Chokwe countries were most disappointing at the time of Judge Gorlia's journey from the point of vue of the big game hunter. They early perfected hunting methods through the use of iron weapons, and from the end of the eighteenth century onwards, guns and gunpowder derived from the portuguese assisted this more enterprising people in killing all the large mammals.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso print reads, " 1st journey Jan'10 - Jan'12."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The Lunda and Chokwe countries were most disappointing at the time of Judge Gorlia's journey from the point of vue of the big game hunter. They early perfected hunting methods through the use of iron weapons, and from the end of the eighteenth century onwards, guns and gunpowder derived from the portuguese assisted this more enterprising people in killing all the large mammals.
In the Chokwe country-side A camp
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Noon halt camp. Kioko village."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In the Chokwe country-side A camp
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Noon halt camp. Kioko village."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In the Chokwe country-side Hunters
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Kioka hunters."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
The Lunda and Chokwe countries were most disappointing at the time of Judge Gorlia's journey from the point of vue of the big game hunter. They early perfected hunting methods through the use of iron weapons, and from the end of the eighteenth century onwards, guns and gunpowder derived from the portuguese assisted this more enterprising people in killing all the large mammals.
In the Chokwe country-side Man with elaborate hairstyle
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Male Kioka dancer."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In the savanna country, where hunting is the main activity and settlements are more or less temporary, straw houses are more frequent in the Chokwe villages. Also within the village houses are arranged in compounds around a cleared space, in the center of which is the "tsota" or meeting-house.
In the Chokwe country-side Man with elaborate hairstyle
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Male Kioka dancer."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In the savanna country, where hunting is the main activity and settlements are more or less temporary, straw houses are more frequent in the Chokwe villages. Also within the village houses are arranged in compounds around a cleared space, in the center of which is the "tsota" or meeting-house.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on contact print reads, " 1st journey Jan'10 - Jan'12."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In the savanna country, where hunting is the main activity and settlements are more or less temporary, straw houses are more frequent in the Chokwe villages. Also within the village houses are arranged in compounds around a cleared space, in the center of which is the "tsota" or meeting-house.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Young Kioka dancers."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In the savanna country, where hunting is the main activity and settlements are more or less temporary, straw houses are more frequent in the Chokwe villages. Also within the village houses are arranged in compounds around a cleared space, in the center of which is the "tsota" or meeting-house.
In the Chokwe country-side A dancer
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Young Kioka dancers."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In the savanna country, where hunting is the main activity and settlements are more or less temporary, straw houses are more frequent in the Chokwe villages. Also within the village houses are arranged in compounds around a cleared space, in the center of which is the "tsota" or meeting-house.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso print reads, " 1st journey Jan'10 - Jan'12."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In the savanna country, where hunting is the main activity and settlements are more or less temporary, straw houses are more frequent in the Chokwe villages. Also within the village houses are arranged in compounds around a cleared space, in the center of which is the "tsota" or meeting-house.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Kioko girls."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Kioko girls."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
Broken glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Kioko dancers."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In the savanna country, where hunting is the main activity and settlements are more or less temporary, straw houses are more frequent in the Chokwe villages. Also within the village houses are arranged in compounds around a cleared space, in the center of which is the "tsota" or meeting-house.
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Kioko dancers."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In the savanna country, where hunting is the main activity and settlements are more or less temporary, straw houses are more frequent in the Chokwe villages. Also within the village houses are arranged in compounds around a cleared space, in the center of which is the "tsota" or meeting-house.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In the savanna country, where hunting is the main activity and settlements are more or less temporary, straw houses are more frequent in the Chokwe villages. Also within the village houses are arranged in compounds around a cleared space, in the center of which is the "tsota" or meeting-house.
In the Chokwe country-side Drawings adorning the exterior wall of a house
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Wall decorations of the Kioko."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the savanna country, where hunting is the main activity and settlements are more or less temporary, straw houses are more frequent in the Chokwe villages.
The Chokwe, from childhood onward, are initiated into the execution of sand drawings. These drawings are like ideograms that evoke plants, animals, objrects, places, fables, or legends. The same vernacular term, "sona" (derived from the verb kusona meaning to draw, to paint, to write) designates both the colored drawings on the head-covers of the ritual masks performed by specialists, and the murals that adult men and women execute to adorn the exterior walls of their house.
In Chokwe country-side Drawings adorning the exterior wall of a house
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. Wall decorations of the Kioko."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the savanna country, where hunting is the main activity and settlements are more or less temporary, straw houses are more frequent in the Chokwe villages.
The Chokwe, from childhood onward, are initiated into the execution of sand drawings. These drawings are like ideograms that evoke plants, animals, objects, places, fables, or legends. The same vernacular term, "sona" (derived from the verb kusona meaning to draw, to paint, to write) designates both the colored drawings on the head-covers of the ritual masks performed by specialists, and the murals that adult men and women execute to adorn the exterior walls of their house.
Broken glass negative.
In the Chokwe country-side Wall decorations
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the savanna country, where hunting is the main activity and settlements are more or less temporary, straw houses are more frequent in the Chokwe villages.
The Chokwe, from childhood onward, are initiated into the execution of sand drawings. These drawings are like ideograms that evoke plants, animals, objrects, places, fables, or legends. The same vernacular term, "sona" (derived from the verb kusona meaning to draw, to paint, to write) designates both the colored drawings on the head-covers of the ritual masks performed by specialists, and the murals that adult men and women execute to adorn the exterior walls of their house.
In the Chokwe country-side Wall decorations
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the savanna country, where hunting is the main activity and settlements are more or less temporary, straw houses are more frequent in the Chokwe villages.
The Chokwe, from childhood onward, are initiated into the execution of sand drawings. These drawings are like ideograms that evoke plants, animals, objrects, places, fables, or legends. The same vernacular term, "sona" (derived from the verb kusona meaning to draw, to paint, to write) designates both the colored drawings on the head-covers of the ritual masks performed by specialists, and the murals that adult men and women execute to adorn the exterior walls of their house.
In the Chokwe country-side Papyrus swamp
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Papyrus swamp."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In badly drained valleys swamp vegetation may spread. Papyrus or common reed may be the dominant plant. Floating mats are frequently found, in which, together with other sedges and grasses, occurs the ambatch.
In the Chokwe country-side Papyrus swamp
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Papyrus swamp."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In badly drained valleys swamp vegetation may spread. Papyrus or common reed may be the dominant plant. Floating mats are frequently found, in which, together with other sedges and grasses, occurs the ambatch.
In the Chokwe country-side A camp
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
Broken glass negative.
In the Chokwe country-side A camp
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In the Chokwe country-side At Dilolo
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Entrance of the fort, Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In 1902 a military post was established at Dilolo for the surveillance of the caravans routes used by the chokwe traders and because of the unusually large number of clashes with the administrators. Between 1893 and 1911, out of 23 "pacification campaigns", 10 were against Chokwe.
In the Chokwe country-side At Dilolo
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Entrance of the fort, Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In 1902 a military post was established at Dilolo for the surveillance of the caravans routes used by the chokwe traders and because of the unusually large number of clashes with the administrators. Between 1893 and 1911, out of 23 "pacification campaigns", 10 were against Chokwe.
In the Chokwe country-side At Dilolo
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Fort at Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In 1902 a military post was established at Dilolo for the surveillance of the caravans routes used by the chokwe traders and because of the unusually large number of clashes with the administrators. Between 1893 and 1911, out of 23 "pacification campaigns", 10 were against Chokwe.
In the Chokwe country-side At Dilolo
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Fort at Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In 1902 a military post was established at Dilolo for the surveillance of the caravans routes used by the chokwe traders and because of the unusually large number of clashes with the administrators. Between 1893 and 1911, out of 23 "pacification campaigns", 10 were against Chokwe.
Broken glass negative.
In the Chokwe country-side At Dilolo
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Un ex? Baluba. Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1902 a military post was established at Dilolo for the surveillance of the caravans routes used by the chokwe traders and because of the unusually large number of clashes with the administrators. Between 1893 and 1911, out of 23 "pacification campaigns", 10 were against Chokwe.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In the Chokwe country-side At Dilolo
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Un ex? Baluba. Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1902 a military post was established at Dilolo for the surveillance of the caravans routes used by the chokwe traders and because of the unusually large number of clashes with the administrators. Between 1893 and 1911, out of 23 "pacification campaigns", 10 were against Chokwe.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso print reads, " 1st journey Jan'10 - Jan'12."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1902 a military post was established at Dilolo for the surveillance of the caravans routes used by the chokwe traders and because of the unusually large number of clashes with the administrators. Between 1893 and 1911, out of 23 "pacification campaigns", 10 were against Chokwe.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
In the Chokwe country-side A caravan
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " The plains in the South."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In the Chokwe country-side A caravan
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " The plains in the South."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
On the Sankuru river The river banks
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Sankuru."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru is navigable from the Wolff Rapids, 77 miles above Lusambo. Its upper course is known as the Lubilash. Before the plain is reached, the Sankuru River receives a deep-cut river, the Bushimaie. The Sankuru and the Kasai river join 260 miles down stream from Lusambo at Kasongo, where the river is 3 miles broad with forest-cled.
In the sandstone districts the smaller affluents of the large rivers flow in steep narrow valleys, which, as in the case of some near Lusambo, are almost canyon-like in appearance.
On the Sankuru river The river banks
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Sankuru."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru is navigable from the Wolff Rapids, 77 miles above Lusambo. Its upper course is known as the Lubilash. Before the plain is reached, the Sankuru River receives a deep-cut river, the Bushimaie. The Sankuru and the Kasai river join 260 miles down stream from Lusambo at Kasongo, where the river is 3 miles broad with forest-cled.
In the sandstone districts the smaller affluents of the large rivers flow in steep narrow valleys, which, as in the case of some near Lusambo, are almost canyon-like in appearance.
On the Sankuru river The river banks
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru is navigable from the Wolff Rapids, 77 miles above Lusambo. Its upper course is known as the Lubilash. Before the plain is reached, the Sankuru River receives a deep-cut river, the Bushimaie. The Sankuru and the Kasai river join 260 miles down stream from Lusambo at Kasongo, where the river is 3 miles broad with forest-cled.
In the sandstone districts the smaller affluents of the large rivers flow in steep narrow valleys, which, as in the case of some near Lusambo, are almost canyon-like in appearance.
On the Sankuru river The river banks
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru is navigable from the Wolff Rapids, 77 miles above Lusambo. Its upper course is known as the Lubilash. Before the plain is reached, the Sankuru River receives a deep-cut river, the Bushimaie. The Sankuru and the Kasai river join 260 miles down stream from Lusambo at Kasongo, where the river is 3 miles broad with forest-cled.
In the sandstone districts the smaller affluents of the large rivers flow in steep narrow valleys, which, as in the case of some near Lusambo, are almost canyon-like in appearance.
On the Sankuru river Near Lusambo
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo? Boma?"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru is navigable from the Wolff Rapids, 77 miles above Lusambo. Its upper course is known as the Lubilash. Before the plain is reached, the Sankuru River receives a deep-cut river, the Bushimaie. The Sankuru and the Kasai river join 260 miles down stream from Lusambo at Kasongo, where the river is 3 miles broad with forest-cled.
Broken glass negative.
On the Sankuru river Near Lusambo
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo? Boma?"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru is navigable from the Wolff Rapids, 77 miles above Lusambo. Its upper course is known as the Lubilash. Before the plain is reached, the Sankuru River receives a deep-cut river, the Bushimaie. The Sankuru and the Kasai river join 260 miles down stream from Lusambo at Kasongo, where the river is 3 miles broad with forest-cled.
On the Sankuru river A footbridge
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Rivers are bridged only when they are quite unfordable. To construct a bridge lianas are fastened to trees on either side of the river and swung across to the opposite side. By interlacing these with other lianas a structure is provided which, if it has been carefully made, will sometimes last for several years.
On the Sankuru river A footbridge
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Rivers are bridged only when they are quite unfordable. To construct a bridge lianas are fastened to trees on either side of the river and swung across to the opposite side. By interlacing these with other lianas a structure is provided which, if it has been carefully made, will sometimes last for several years.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
1st journey Jan'10 - Jan'12
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Rivers are bridged only when they are quite unfordable. To construct a bridge lianas are fastened to trees on either side of the river and swung across to the opposite side. By interlacing these with other lianas a structure is provided which, if it has been carefully made, will sometimes last for several years.
On the Sankuru river A footbridge
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Rivers are bridged only when they are quite unfordable. To construct a bridge lianas are fastened to trees on either side of the river and swung across to the opposite side. By interlacing these with other lianas a structure is provided which, if it has been carefully made, will sometimes last for several years.
On the Sankuru river A footbridge
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Rivers are bridged only when they are quite unfordable. To construct a bridge lianas are fastened to trees on either side of the river and swung across to the opposite side. By interlacing these with other lianas a structure is provided which, if it has been carefully made, will sometimes last for several years.
Broken glass negative.
On the Sankuru river A footbridge
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Rivers are bridged only when they are quite unfordable. To construct a bridge lianas are fastened to trees on either side of the river and swung across to the opposite side. By interlacing these with other lianas a structure is provided which, if it has been carefully made, will sometimes last for several years.
On the Sankuru river A footbridge
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Rivers are bridged only when they are quite unfordable. To construct a bridge lianas are fastened to trees on either side of the river and swung across to the opposite side. By interlacing these with other lianas a structure is provided which, if it has been carefully made, will sometimes last for several years.
On the river A steel boat
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
During the first quarter of the century shipping upon the river system of the Belgian Congo was carryied by large and small steamers. In addition barges, steel boats, and canoes were of considerable value upon the smaller tributaries.
On the river A steel boat
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
During the first quarter of the century shipping upon the river system of the Belgian Congo was carryied by large and small steamers. In addition barges, steel boats, and canoes were of considerable value upon the smaller tributaries.
On the river A steel boat
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
During the first quarter of the century shipping upon the river system of the Belgian Congo was carryied by large and small steamers. In addition barges, steel boats, and canoes were of considerable value upon the smaller tributaries.
On the river A steel boat
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
During the first quarter of the century shipping upon the river system of the Belgian Congo was carryied by large and small steamers. In addition barges, steel boats, and canoes were of considerable value upon the smaller tributaries.
On the Sankuru river The river banks
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Sankuru."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru is navigable from the Wolff Rapids, 77 miles above Lusambo. Its upper course is known as the Lubilash. Before the plain is reached, the Sankuru River receives a deep-cut river, the Bushimaie. The Sankuru and the Kasai river join 260 miles down stream from Lusambo at Kasongo, where the river is 3 miles broad with forest-cled.
On the Sankuru river The river banks
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Sankuru."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru is navigable from the Wolff Rapids, 77 miles above Lusambo. Its upper course is known as the Lubilash. Before the plain is reached, the Sankuru River receives a deep-cut river, the Bushimaie. The Sankuru and the Kasai river join 260 miles down stream from Lusambo at Kasongo, where the river is 3 miles broad with forest-cled.
On the Sankuru river The judge
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru is navigable from the Wolff Rapids, 77 miles above Lusambo. Its upper course is known as the Lubilash. Before the plain is reached, the Sankuru River receives a deep-cut river, the Bushimaie. The Sankuru and the Kasai river join 260 miles down stream from Lusambo at Kasongo, where the river is 3 miles broad with forest-cled.
On the Sankuru river The judge
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru is navigable from the Wolff Rapids, 77 miles above Lusambo. Its upper course is known as the Lubilash. Before the plain is reached, the Sankuru River receives a deep-cut river, the Bushimaie. The Sankuru and the Kasai river join 260 miles down stream from Lusambo at Kasongo, where the river is 3 miles broad with forest-cled.
On the trip to Dilolo The map
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
Broken glass plate.
In the Chokwe country-side A camp
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In the Chokwe country-side A camp
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
Broken glass negative.
In the Chokwe country-side A footbridge
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
The streams are sometimes forded and sometimes crossed by means of a bridge more or less skilfully constructed by felling a tree. Occasionally villagers construct wooden bridges.
In the Chokwe country-side A footbridge
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
The streams are sometimes forded and sometimes crossed by means of a bridge more or less skilfully constructed by felling a tree. Occasionally villagers construct wooden bridges.
On the way to Dilolo Noon-halt
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
On the way to Dilolo Noon-halt
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In the Lunda countryside Village's chief and his clan
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
Lunda villages are usually small and settlements are often not more than a few miles apart. The village headman formerly had a considerable amount of local autonomy and acted as leader in the ancestral rites. Kinship ties, however, remain and the settlements are united by the worship of a common ancestor.
In the Lunda countryside Village's chief and his clan
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
Lunda villages are usually small and settlements are often not more than a few miles apart. The village headman formerly had a considerable amount of local autonomy and acted as leader in the ancestral rites. Kinship ties, however, remain and the settlements are united by the worship of a common ancestor.
In the Lunda countryside Erection of a house
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
"Post" - administrative or trading as the case may be - is the most appropriate name for the small settlements which are scattered throughout the country. The type of building found in these posts depends a good deal on transport facilities, and on what European building materials are available. If these materials are not obtainable, then grass must be used for tatching and mud for mortar.
In the Lunda countryside Erection of a house
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
"Post" - administrative or trading as the case may be - is the most appropriate name for the small settlements which are scattered throughout the country. The type of building found in these posts depends a good deal on transport facilities, and on what European building materials are available. If these materials are not obtainable, then grass must be used for tatching and mud for mortar.
In the Lunda countryside Erection of a house
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
"Post" - administrative or trading as the case may be - is the most appropriate name for the small settlements which are scattered throughout the country. The type of building found in these posts depends a good deal on transport facilities, and on what European building materials are available. If these materials are not obtainable, then grass must be used for tatching and mud for mortar.
In the Lunda countryside Erection of a house
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
"Post" - administrative or trading as the case may be - is the most appropriate name for the small settlements which are scattered throughout the country. The type of building found in these posts depends a good deal on transport facilities, and on what European building materials are available. If these materials are not obtainable, then grass must be used for tatching and mud for mortar.
In the Lunda countryside Erection of a house
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
"Post" - administrative or trading as the case may be - is the most appropriate name for the small settlements which are scattered throughout the country. The type of building found in these posts depends a good deal on transport facilities, and on what European building materials are available. If these materials are not obtainable, then grass must be used for tatching and mud for mortar.
In the Lunda countryside Erection of a house
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
"Post" - administrative or trading as the case may be - is the most appropriate name for the small settlements which are scattered throughout the country. The type of building found in these posts depends a good deal on transport facilities, and on what European building materials are available. If these materials are not obtainable, then grass must be used for tatching and mud for mortar.
In Luba country-side Consignment of ivory
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. Voyage à Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
Trading post or establishment stock, distribute, and sell the imports. They also collect, prepare, and finally export the natural products of the country.
In 1911 about 300 tons of ivory were exported. It is calculated that 12-18 elephants must be destroyed to produce one ton of ivory.
In Luba country-side Consignment of ivory
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. Voyage à Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
Trading post or establishment stock, distribute, and sell the imports. They also collect, prepare, and finally export the natural products of the country.
In 1911 about 300 tons of ivory were exported. It is calculated that 12-18 elephants must be destroyed to produce one ton of ivory.
In Luba country-side Consignment of ivory
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. Voyage à Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Trading post or establishment stock, distribute, and sell the imports. They also collect, prepare, and finally export the natural products of the country.
In 1911 about 300 tons of ivory were exported. It is calculated that 12-18 elephants must be destroyed to produce one ton of ivory.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso print reads, " 1st journey Jan'10 - Jan'12."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Trading post or establishment stock, distribute, and sell the imports. They also collect, prepare, and finally export the natural products of the country.
In 1911 about 300 tons of ivory were exported. It is calculated that 12-18 elephants must be destroyed to produce one ton of ivory.
In Luba country-side Consignment of ivory
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Trading post or establishment stock, distribute, and sell the imports. They also collect, prepare, and finally export the natural products of the country.
In 1911 about 300 tons of ivory were exported. It is calculated that 12-18 elephants must be destroyed to produce one ton of ivory.
In Luba country-side Consignment of ivory
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Trading post or establishment stock, distribute, and sell the imports. They also collect, prepare, and finally export the natural products of the country.
In 1911 about 300 tons of ivory were exported. It is calculated that 12-18 elephants must be destroyed to produce one ton of ivory.
On the way to Dilolo Judge E. Gorlia
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " The Judge."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
On the way to Dilolo Judge E. Gorlia
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " The Judge."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
Silver mirroring deterioration.
On the way to Dilolo Judge E. Gorlia
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
On the way to Dilolo Judge E. Gorlia
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
Silver mirroring deterioration.
On the way to Dilolo Judge E. Gorlia
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
Cracked glass negative.
On the way to Dilolo Judge E. Gorlia
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
On the way to Dilolo Judge E. Gorlia
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
On a tour of inspection Native dwellings
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
On a tour of inspection Native dwellings
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
On a tour of inspection Native dwellings
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
On a tour of inspection Native dwellings
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In Tetela country-side A hammock
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The hammock was the only conveyance available for travel on land. It was swung beneath a bamboo pole carried on the shoulders of two strong African men. They could travel 20 to 30 miles a day. In normal time, there were four pairs of men for the hammock, two men carrying at a time. Men strong enough were almost impossible to find because they were likely to go off to work in the mines.
In Tetela country-side A hammock
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The hammock was the only conveyance available for travel on land. It was swung beneath a bamboo pole carried on the shoulders of two strong African men. They could travel 20 to 30 miles a day. In normal time, there were four pairs of men for the hammock, two men carrying at a time. Men strong enough were almost impossible to find because they were likely to go off to work in the mines.
On a tour of inspection A canoe
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The canoe is almost everywhere the sole means, apart from human porterage, which the native has devised for the transport of goods. In size it varies: many are designed to carry from two to six men, but others are larger. They are generally well adapted for example for the rivers that lack depth or the courses that abound in rocks and rapids.
On a tour of inspection A canoe
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The canoe is almost everywhere the sole means, apart from human porterage, which the native has devised for the transport of goods. In size it varies: many are designed to carry from two to six men, but others are larger. They are generally well adapted for example for the rivers that lack depth or the courses that abound in rocks and rapids.
Near Lusambo A village
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Sankuru."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Near Lusambo A village
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Sankuru."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Near Lusambo In Songye countryside
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Sankuru-Kasai."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Near Lusambo In Songye countryside
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Sankuru-Kasai."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
On a river A commercial post
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo?"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Trading post or establishment, stock, distribute, and sell the imports. They also collect, prepare, and finally export the natural products of the country.
On a river A commercial post
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo?"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Trading post or establishment, stock, distribute, and sell the imports. They also collect, prepare, and finally export the natural products of the country.
In Kaniok countryside At Kanda Kanda
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Kanda Kanda, a small post on the left bank of the Luilu River, contained the usual administrative offices of a sub-district headquarter (Sankuru district, Lusambo province). The sub-district was mainly cotton-producing and only the Compagnie du Kasai had an establishment here.
In Kaniok countryside At Kanda Kanda
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
Kanda Kanda, a small post on the left bank of the Luilu River, contained the usual administrative offices of a sub-district headquarter (Sankuru district, Lusambo province). The sub-district was mainly cotton-producing and only the Compagnie du Kasai had an establishment here.
On a tour of inspection Chaser time
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
On a tour of inspection Chaser time
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
On a tour of inspection Chaser time
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
On a tour of inspection A photographer
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
On a tour of inspection A photographer
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
On a tour of inspection Pig-sticking
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
On a tour of inspection Pig-sticking
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
On a tour of inspection A colonial house
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
On a tour of inspection A colonial house
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
On a tour of inspection Soldiers' platoon
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
On a tour of inspection Soldiers' platoon
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
On a tour of inspection A camp
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
On a tour of inspection A camp
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
On a tour of inspection Young woman
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
On a tour of inspection Young woman
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. On his way he had to deliver judgment among the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso print reads, " Kivu 1926(?). negative included into box marked 1st journey Jan'10 - Jan'12."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
On a tour of inspection Young woman
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
On a tour of inspection Young woman
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
On a tour of inspection A pineapple
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Boma. Pineapple plants."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Pineapple are present in astonishing abundance in South Central Africa. As tobacco, it is of Mexican origin, and both have only had about 330 years at the time in which to spread nearly all over tropical Africa. The manioc, papaw, and red pepper are other instances of American plants that have penetrated rapidly to the innermost recesses of the African continent.
On a tour of inspection A pineapple
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Boma. Pineapple plants."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Pineapple are present in astonishing abundance in South Central Africa. As tobacco, it is of Mexican origin, and both have only had about 330 years at the time in which to spread nearly all over tropical Africa. The manioc, papaw, and red pepper are other instances of American plants that have penetrated rapidly to the innermost recesses of the African continent.
On a tour of inspection Hold of a bird
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
On a tour of inspection Hold of a bird
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
On the Congo River Navigation mark
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Une bouée."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Practically, all steamers and barges sail by day; shoals, rocks, snags, banks, and narrow channels make it difficult to find the way by night in spite of navigation marks erected by the Government.
On the Congo River Navigation mark
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Une bouée."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Practically, all steamers and barges sail by day; shoals, rocks, snags, banks, and narrow channels make it difficult to find the way by night in spite of navigation marks erected by the Government.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool River bridge
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. Bridge on the Mkissi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
From Thijsville to Tampa, a distance of 56 miles, the railway traverses mountainous country, the lowest height being reached at the passage of the Inkissi River, 1,739 feet above sea-level. The steel bridge constructed over the Inkissi has a length of 328 feet.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool River bridge
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. Bridge on the Mkissi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
From Thijsville to Tampa, a distance of 56 miles, the railway traverses mountainous country, the lowest height being reached at the passage of the Inkissi River, 1,739 feet above sea-level. The steel bridge constructed over the Inkissi has a length of 328 feet.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool Tumba Station
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. Tumba station."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool Tumba Station
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. Tumba station."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool The Pallaballa valley
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
At a distance of 5 miles from matadi the train ascends the Pallaballa and at 9 miles reaches an altitude of 918 feet, having risen 711 feet in 4 miles.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool The Pallaballa valley
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
At a distance of 5 miles from matadi the train ascends the Pallaballa and at 9 miles reaches an altitude of 918 feet, having risen 711 feet in 4 miles.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool Locomotive and wagons
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. The train for the Bas-Congo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
The steepness of the gradients does not permit an engine to pull more than 3 or 4 loaded wagons at one time.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool Locomotive and wagons
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. The train for the Bas-Congo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
The steepness of the gradients does not permit an engine to pull more than 3 or 4 loaded wagons at one time.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool The rail track
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. An "S" curve."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool The rail track
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. An "S" curve."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool The third-class coach
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. 3rd class."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool The third-class coach
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. 3rd class."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool A bridge
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. A small bridge."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
Numerous steel bridges had to be constructed in order to cross the rivers and ravines of the region.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool A bridge
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. A small bridge."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
Numerous steel bridges had to be constructed in order to cross the rivers and ravines of the region.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool Refueling of the locomotive
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. Stop for taking on water."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool Refueling of the locomotive
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. Stop for taking on water."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool Refueling of the locomotive
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. At the M'Pozo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
As soon as it leaves Matadi the line becomes involved in hilly country and crosses the torrential M'Pozo River at a distance of 5 miles from the town.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool Refueling of the locomotive
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. At the M'Pozo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
As soon as it leaves Matadi the line becomes involved in hilly country and crosses the torrential M'Pozo River at a distance of 5 miles from the town.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool The train
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. Broad curve."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
The steepness of the gradients does not pernit an engine to pull more than 3 or 4 loaded wagons at one time.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool The train
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. Broad curve."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
The steepness of the gradients does not pernit an engine to pull more than 3 or 4 loaded wagons at one time.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool The train
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. Broad curve."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
The steepness of the gradients does not pernit an engine to pull more than 3 or 4 loaded wagons at one time.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool The train
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. Broad curve."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
The steepness of the gradients does not pernit an engine to pull more than 3 or 4 loaded wagons at one time.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool Cambier Peak
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. Cambier Peak."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool Cambier Peak
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lower Congo RR Co. Cambier Peak."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
As the great system of inland waterways afforded by the Congo was entirely cut off from access to the sea by a series of falls and rapids which lie between Léopoldville and Matadi, the necessity for a railway connecting these two places was very important. In March 1890 the "Compagnie du chemin de fer du Congo" began work at matadi and in March 1898 railhead reached Dolo on the Stanley Pool. Notwithstanding the difficulties on the existing railway such as the single narrow-gauge, the very few number of siding, the steepness of its gradients and the sharpness of its curves, however, the railway from matadi to Léopoldville has played an important part in the economic development of the colony.
At Matadi The ocean ship "SS Elisabethville"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " SS Elisabethville at Matadi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
At a distance of 80 miles from the sea, Matadi is the highest point to which ocean-going vessels ascend the Congo River. In 1910 it was the best-equiped port in western equatorial Africa and the only place where ships could load and discharge directly from and into raiway trucks since the site was also chosen as the terminus of a railway.
At Matadi The ocean ship "SS Elisabethville"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " SS Elisabethville at Matadi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
At a distance of 80 miles from the sea, Matadi is the highest point to which ocean-going vessels ascend the Congo River. In 1910 it was the best-equiped port in western equatorial Africa and the only place where ships could load and discharge directly from and into raiway trucks since the site was also chosen as the terminus of a railway.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
At a distance of 80 miles from the sea, Matadi is the highest point to which ocean-going vessels ascend the Congo River. In 1910 it was the best-equiped port in western equatorial Africa and the only place where ships could load and discharge directly from and into raiway trucks since the site was also chosen as the terminus of a railway.
At Matadi The ocean ship "SS Elisabethville"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
At a distance of 80 miles from the sea, Matadi is the highest point to which ocean-going vessels ascend the Congo River. In 1910 it was the best-equiped port in western equatorial Africa and the only place where ships could load and discharge directly from and into raiway trucks since the site was also chosen as the terminus of a railway.
At Matadi The ocean ship "SS Elisabethville"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
At a distance of 80 miles from the sea, Matadi is the highest point to which ocean-going vessels ascend the Congo River. In 1910 it was the best-equiped port in western equatorial Africa and the only place where ships could load and discharge directly from and into raiway trucks since the site was also chosen as the terminus of a railway.
At Matadi The ocean ship "SS Elisabethville"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " SS Elisabethville at the pier, Matadi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
At a distance of 80 miles from the sea, Matadi is the highest point to which ocean-going vessels ascend the Congo River. In 1910 it was the best-equiped port in western equatorial Africa and the only place where ships could load and discharge directly from and into raiway trucks since the site was also chosen as the terminus of a railway.
Broken glass plate.
At Matadi The ocean ship "SS Elisabethville"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " SS Elisabethville at the pier, Matadi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
At a distance of 80 miles from the sea, Matadi is the highest point to which ocean-going vessels ascend the Congo River. In 1910 it was the best-equiped port in western equatorial Africa and the only place where ships could load and discharge directly from and into raiway trucks since the site was also chosen as the terminus of a railway.
At Matadi The main street
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Matadi. A street."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At a distance of 80 miles from the sea, Matadi is the highest point to which ocean-going vessels ascend the Congo River. In 1910 it was the best-equiped port in western equatorial Africa and the only place where ships could load and discharge directly from and into raiway trucks since the site was also chosen as the terminus of a railway.
At Matadi The main street
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Matadi. A street."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At a distance of 80 miles from the sea, Matadi is the highest point to which ocean-going vessels ascend the Congo River. In 1910 it was the best-equiped port in western equatorial Africa and the only place where ships could load and discharge directly from and into raiway trucks since the site was also chosen as the terminus of a railway.
At Matadi Commercial building
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " The Compagnie Française (Trading Co.). Matadi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At a distance of 80 miles from the sea, Matadi is the highest point to which ocean-going vessels ascend the Congo River. In 1910 it was the best-equiped port in western equatorial Africa and the only place where ships could load and discharge directly from and into raiway trucks since the site was also chosen as the terminus of a railway.
At Matadi Commercial building
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " The Compagnie Française (Trading Co.). Matadi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At a distance of 80 miles from the sea, Matadi is the highest point to which ocean-going vessels ascend the Congo River. In 1910 it was the best-equiped port in western equatorial Africa and the only place where ships could load and discharge directly from and into raiway trucks since the site was also chosen as the terminus of a railway.
At Matadi The ocean ship "SS Afrique"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " SS Afrique at Matadi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At a distance of 80 miles from the sea, Matadi is the highest point to which ocean-going vessels ascend the Congo River. In 1910 it was the best-equiped port in western equatorial Africa and the only place where ships could load and discharge directly from and into raiway trucks since the site was also chosen as the terminus of a railway.
At Matadi The ocean ship "SS Afrique"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " SS Afrique at Matadi."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At a distance of 80 miles from the sea, Matadi is the highest point to which ocean-going vessels ascend the Congo River. In 1910 it was the best-equiped port in western equatorial Africa and the only place where ships could load and discharge directly from and into raiway trucks since the site was also chosen as the terminus of a railway.
On the Congo River At Matadi
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Matadi from the river."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At a distance of 80 miles from the sea, Matadi is the highest point to which ocean-going vessels ascend the Congo River. In 1910 it was the best-equiped port in western equatorial Africa and the only place where ships could load and discharge directly from and into raiway trucks since the site was also chosen as the terminus of a railway.
On the Congo River At Matadi
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Matadi from the river."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At a distance of 80 miles from the sea, Matadi is the highest point to which ocean-going vessels ascend the Congo River. In 1910 it was the best-equiped port in western equatorial Africa and the only place where ships could load and discharge directly from and into raiway trucks since the site was also chosen as the terminus of a railway.
At Matadi The main street
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Matadi. A street."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At a distance of 80 miles from the sea, Matadi is the highest point to which ocean-going vessels ascend the Congo River. In 1910 it was the best-equiped port in western equatorial Africa and the only place where ships could load and discharge directly from and into raiway trucks since the site was also chosen as the terminus of a railway.
At Matadi The main street
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Matadi. A street."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At a distance of 80 miles from the sea, Matadi is the highest point to which ocean-going vessels ascend the Congo River. In 1910 it was the best-equiped port in western equatorial Africa and the only place where ships could load and discharge directly from and into raiway trucks since the site was also chosen as the terminus of a railway.
At Matadi The harbour
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At a distance of 80 miles from the sea, Matadi is the highest point to which ocean-going vessels ascend the Congo River. In 1910 it was the best-equiped port in western equatorial Africa and the only place where ships could load and discharge directly from and into raiway trucks since the site was also chosen as the terminus of a railway.
At Matadi The harbour
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Lusambo."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At a distance of 80 miles from the sea, Matadi is the highest point to which ocean-going vessels ascend the Congo River. In 1910 it was the best-equiped port in western equatorial Africa and the only place where ships could load and discharge directly from and into railway trucks since the site was also chosen as the terminus of a railway.
At Boma A street
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
At Boma A street
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
At Boma An avenue
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Boma. Banana. Avenue de Magombe at Boma."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
Glass plate emulsion deterioration.
At Boma An avenue
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Boma. Banana. Avenue de Magombe at Boma."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
At Boma A view of the city
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
At Boma A view of the city
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
At Boma Panoramic view
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Panoramic view of Boma."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
At Boma Panoramic view
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Panoramic view of Boma."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
At Boma Commercial building
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At Boma Commercial building
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At Boma Commercial building
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
At Boma Commercial building
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
On the Congo River At Boma
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Boma river bank."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
On the Congo River At Boma
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Boma river bank."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
At Boma The ocean ship "SS Elisabethville"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. SS Elisabethville leaving Boma for Europe."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
At Boma The ocean ship "SS Elisabethville"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Voyage à Dilolo. SS Elisabethville leaving Boma for Europe."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
At Boma Commercial buiding
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
At Boma Commercial buiding
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
On the Congo river At Banana
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Belgian Congo, almost wholly inland, touches the sea on the northern shore of the Congo estuary. The seaport of Banana forms a convenient pilot station for the navigation of the river as far as Boma and Matadi. In November 1908, when Belgium took over the country, Banana was a district headquarter and had over 100 Europeans residents. Most of them were employed at the head offices of a Dutch company. As Boma and Matadi developped, Banana dwindled, and attempts to develop it as a fishing port failed.
On the Congo river At Banana
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Belgian Congo, almost wholly inland, touches the sea on the northern shore of the Congo estuary. The seaport of Banana forms a convenient pilot station for the navigation of the river as far as Boma and Matadi. In November 1908, when Belgium took over the country, Banana was a district headquarter and had over 100 Europeans residents. Most of them were employed at the head offices of a Dutch company. As Boma and Matadi developped, Banana dwindled, and attempts to develop it as a fishing port failed.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Belgian Congo, almost wholly inland, touches the sea on the northern shore of the Congo estuary. The seaport of Banana forms a convenient pilot station for the navigation of the river as far as Boma and Matadi. In November 1908, when Belgium took over the country, Banana was a district headquarter and had over 100 Europeans residents. Most of them were employed at the head offices of a Dutch company. As Boma and Matadi developped, Banana dwindled, and attempts to develop it as a fishing port failed.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium On board the "SS Elisabethville"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
The Judge standing on the deck.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium On board the "SS Elisabethville"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
The Judge standing on the deck.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium At Banana
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
Belgian Congo, almost wholly inland, touches the sea on the northern shore of the Congo estuary. The seaport of Banana forms a convenient pilot station for the navigation of the river as far as Boma and Matadi. In November 1908, when Belgium took over the country, Banana was a district headquarter and had over 100 Europeans residents. Most of them were employed at the head offices of a Dutch company. As Boma and Matadi developped, Banana dwindled, and attempts to develop it as a fishing port failed.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium At Banana
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
Belgian Congo, almost wholly inland, touches the sea on the northern shore of the Congo estuary. The seaport of Banana forms a convenient pilot station for the navigation of the river as far as Boma and Matadi. In November 1908, when Belgium took over the country, Banana was a district headquarter and had over 100 Europeans residents. Most of them were employed at the head offices of a Dutch company. As Boma and Matadi developped, Banana dwindled, and attempts to develop it as a fishing port failed.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Conakry
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Conakry, adminstrative center of Guinée, then under French rules.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Conakry
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Conakry, adminstrative center of Guinée, then under French rules.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Conakry
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Conakry, adminstrative center of Guinée, then under French rules.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Conakry
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Conakry, adminstrative center of Guinée, then under French rules.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Conakry
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Outskirts of Conakry. View from the SS Elisabethville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Conakry, adminstrative center of Guinée, then under French rules.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Conakry
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Outskirts of Conakry. View from the SS Elisabethville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Conakry, adminstrative center of Guinée, then under French rules.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Conakry
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Conakry, adminstrative center of Guinée, then under French rules.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Freetown
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Freetown, also nicnamed "The whiteman's grave", adminstrative center of Sierra Leone, then under British rules.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Freetown
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Freetown, also nicnamed "The whiteman's grave", adminstrative center of Sierra Leone, then under British rules.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Freetown
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Freetown, also nicnamed "The whiteman's grave", adminstrative center of Sierra Leone, then under British rules.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium At Banana
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Boma?"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
Belgian Congo, almost wholly inland, touches the sea on the northern shore of the Congo estuary. The seaport of Banana forms a convenient pilot station for the navigation of the river as far as Boma and Matadi. In November 1908, when Belgium took over the country, Banana was a district headquarter and had over 100 Europeans residents. Most of them were employed at the head offices of a Dutch company. As Boma and Matadi developped, Banana dwindled, and attempts to develop it as a fishing port failed.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Freetown
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Banana?"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Freetown, also nicknamed "The whiteman's grave", adminstrative center of Sierra Leone, then under British rules.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Teneriffe
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Banana?"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Teneriffe
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Banana?"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Teneriffe"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Banana?"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Teneriffe"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Banana?"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium On board the "SS Elisabethville"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Life boat deck SS Elisabethville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium On board the "SS Elisabethville"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Life boat deck SS Elisabethville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Teneriffe"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Banana?"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Teneriffe"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Banana?"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Teneriffe"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Teneriffe"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Teneriffe"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Teneriffe"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Teneriffe"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Teneriffe"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Teneriffe"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
Broken glass plate.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Teneriffe"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Antwerp"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Antwerp"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Teneriffe"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
Broken glass plate.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Teneriffe"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium At Santa Cruz of Teneriffe
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Antwerp."
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Antwerp."
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Matadi (Congo), Boma (Congo), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Antwerp"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Antwerp"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée), Teneriffe (Sp) and Antwerp (Belgium).
In the Kuba of Isambo countryside A Kuba Iyol
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
A kuba Iyol or Kuba warrior standing among seated Kuba elders.
Fading and oxydation deterioration of glass plate.
On the Kasai River A canoe
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The canoe is almost everywhere the sole means, apart from human porterage, which the native has devised for the transport of goods. In size it varies: many are designed to carry from two to six men, but others are larger. They are generally well adapted for example for the rivers that lack depth or the courses that abound in rocks and rapids.
On the Kasai River The river banks
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river. The banks of the river are well wooded, but away from them there is bush, and in places the country has a savanna-like appearance.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's friend
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Catholic Mission
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
At Lusambo City construction
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
On the trip to Dilolo The map
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
Broken glass plate.
On a tour of inspection Native dwellings
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In Kaniok country-side At Kanda-Kanda
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
Kanda Kanda, a small post on the left bank of the Luilu River, contained the usual administrative offices of a sub-district headquarter (Sankuru district, Lusambo province). The sub-district was mainly cotton-producing and only the Compagnie du Kasai had an establishment here.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's friend
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
In Luba country-side Young boys dancing in front of male audience
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Luba dance is another memory device. Mbudye society members perform spectacular acrobatics upon a king's or a chief's request, for occasions of state, to celebrate the rising of a new moon, for the initiation of new members, or during funerals, or political rallies. Mbudye dancing recalls episodes of the Luba origin myth, such as when the evil king Nkongolo tried to kill nephew, Kalala.
Broken glass plate.
In Luba country-side Young boys dancing in front of male audience
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Luba dance is another memory device. Mbudye society members perform spectacular acrobatics upon a king's or a chief's request, for occasions of state, to celebrate the rising of a new moon, for the initiation of new members, or during funerals, or political rallies. Mbudye dancing recalls episodes of the Luba origin myth, such as when the evil king Nkongolo tried to kill nephew, Kalala.
In Luba country-side Native people
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In Luba country-side Native people
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In Songye countryside Musicians
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Plagued by slave raids and pillaging by the Arabs; the Basongye population shredded, dispersed, and shifted; attacked by new diseases; pierced by European expeditions; their lands the battleground for the Arab campaign; pillaged again by the mutineers of the "Batetela" revolt; paying taxes in rubber to the Free State; and assisting in the portage of goods from Pania Mutombo to the Katanga, thr Songye were indeed sorely tried. Yet their society lived to rise again from the ashes.
In Songye countryside Village dance
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Plagued by slave raids and pillaging by the Arabs; the Basongye population shredded, dispersed, and shifted; attacked by new diseases; pierced by European expeditions; their lands the battleground for the Arab campaign; pillaged again by the mutineers of the "Batetela" revolt; paying taxes in rubber to the Free State; and assisting in the portage of goods from Pania Mutombo to the Katanga, thr Songye were indeed sorely tried. Yet their society lived to rise again from the ashes.
In Songye countryside Village dance
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Plagued by slave raids and pillaging by the Arabs; the Basongye population shredded, dispersed, and shifted; attacked by new diseases; pierced by European expeditions; their lands the battleground for the Arab campaign; pillaged again by the mutineers of the "Batetela" revolt; paying taxes in rubber to the Free State; and assisting in the portage of goods from Pania Mutombo to the Katanga, thr Songye were indeed sorely tried. Yet their society lived to rise again from the ashes.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Plagued by slave raids and pillaging by the Arabs; the Basongye population shredded, dispersed, and shifted; attacked by new diseases; pierced by European expeditions; their lands the battleground for the Arab campaign; pillaged again by the mutineers of the "Batetela" revolt; paying taxes in rubber to the Free State; and assisting in the portage of goods from Pania Mutombo to the Katanga, the Songye were indeed sorely tried. Yet their society lived to rise again from the ashes.
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Plagued by slave raids and pillaging by the Arabs; the Basongye population shredded, dispersed, and shifted; attacked by new diseases; pierced by European expeditions; their lands the battleground for the Arab campaign; pillaged again by the mutineers of the "Batetela" revolt; paying taxes in rubber to the Free State; and assisting in the portage of goods from Pania Mutombo to the Katanga, thr Songye were indeed sorely tried. Yet their society lived to rise again from the ashes.
In the Chokwe country-side A caravan
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1911, on his first tour of inspection, Judge Gorlia travelled by foot from Lusambo to Dilolo. Until 1912, the Luba, the Songye, the Kanioka, the Lunda and the Chokwe territories extending southward to Dilolo, were administered as part of the Congo-Kasai district with headquarters at Lusambo.
In the Lunda and Chokwe territories trials were brought on account of hostilities between the native tribes, contrabant was rampant, taxes reportedly never been paid, and also because of unscrupulous and abusive behavior of European agents.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Handwritten texts on verso print reads," African chief - Belgian Congo."
Silver printing-out paper print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
Handwritten texts on recto print reads," 30 Decembre 1909."
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Conakry
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Conakry, adminstrative center of Guinée, then under French rules.
Broken glass negative.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium Off the harbour of Freetown
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
The "Elisabethville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Freetown, also nicnamed "The whiteman's grave", adminstrative center of Sierra Leone, then under British rules.
Broken glass plate.
From Boma, Congo to Antwerp, Belgium At Banana
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Boma?"
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In December 1912 the passenger steamer "Elisabethville" navigated 21 days to Antwerp, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinée) and Teneriffe (Sp).
Belgian Congo, almost wholly inland, touches the sea on the northern shore of the Congo estuary. The seaport of Banana forms a convenient pilot station for the navigation of the river as far as Boma and Matadi. In November 1908, when Belgium took over the country, Banana was a district headquarter and had over 100 Europeans residents. Most of them were employed at the head offices of a Dutch company. As Boma and Matadi developped, Banana dwindled, and attempts to develop it as a fishing port failed.
Broken glass plate.
At Lusambo On the Sankuru River
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, " Departure of Mr. and Mrs. de L. de B. for Europe. March 1911."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
From Antwerp to Matadi 1st Journey
glass negative.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Vol I, 1909. Passengers on the Brusselville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
From Antwerp to Matadi 1st Journey
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Vol I, 1909. Passengers on the Brusselville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo", one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo, had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
From Antwerp to Matadi 1st Journey
Glass negative.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Vol I, 1909. Passengers on the Brusselville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo", one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo, had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
From Antwerp to Matadi 1st Journey
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Vol I, 1909. Promenade deck Brusselville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
From Antwerp to Matadi 1st Journey
Glass negative.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Vol I, 1909. Promenade deck Brusselville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
From Antwerp to Matadi At La Pallice
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Vol I, 1909. A tug. La Pallice. Express boat."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
From Antwerp to Matadi At La Pallice
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Vol I, 1909. A tug. La Pallice. Express boat."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
Broken glass. Missing part on the left.
From Antwerp to Matadi At Teneriffe
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Vol I, 1909. The Brusselville in the harbour of Teneriffe."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
After 7 days of navigation, the "Bruxellesville" called a few hours in the harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
From Antwerp to Matadi At Teneriffe
Glass negative.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Vol I, 1909. The Brusselville in the harbour of Teneriffe."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
After 7 days of navigation, the "Bruxellesville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Teneriffe is the administrative center of the Spanish province of the Canary Islands.
From Antwerp to Matadi At Dakar
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Vol I, 1909. Dakar. A tradesman on the deck."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
After 9 days of navigation, the "Bruxellesville" called an hour in ther harbour of Dakar, the administrative center of Senegal, then under French rules.
From Antwerp to Matadi At Dakar
Glass negative.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Vol I, 1909. Dakar. A tradesman on the deck."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
After 9 days of navigation, the "Bruxellesville" called an hour in ther harbour of Dakar, the administrative center of Senegal, then under French rules.
From Antwerp to Matadi At Dakar
Handwritten texts on verso print reads, "Vol I, 1909. Port Dakar."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
After 9 days of navigation, the "Bruxellesville" called an hour in ther harbour of Dakar, the administrative center of Senegal, then under French rules.
From Antwerp to Matadi At Dakar
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso print reads, "Vol I, 1909. Port Dakar."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
After 9 days of navigation, the "Bruxellesville" called an hour in ther harbour of Dakar, the administrative center of Senegal, then under French rules.
From Antwerp to Matadi At Freetown
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Vol I, 1909. Freetown. Sierra Leone."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
After 11 days of navigation, the "Bruxellesville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Freetown, also nicnamed "The whiteman's grave", adminstrative center of Sierra Leone, then under British rules. Frequently steamers would embark Sierra Leone natives for the discharging and the loading of the ship at Matadi.
From Antwerp to Matadi At Freetown
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Vol I, 1909. Freetown. Sierra Leone."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
After 11 days of navigation, the "Bruxellesville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Freetown, also nicnamed "The whiteman's grave", adminstrative center of Sierra Leone, then under British rules. Frequently steamers would embark Sierra Leone natives for the discharging and the loading of the ship at Matadi.
From Antwerp to Matadi At Freetown
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Vol I, 1909. Sierra Leone landing."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
After 11 days of navigation, the "Bruxellesville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Freetown, also nicnamed "The whiteman's grave", adminstrative center of Sierra Leone, then under British rules. Frequently steamers would embark Sierra Leone natives for the discharging and the loading of the ship at Matadi.
From Antwerp to Matadi At Freetown
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Vol I, 1909. Sierra Leone landing."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo" one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
After 11 days of navigation, the "Bruxellesville" called a few hours in ther harbour of Freetown, also nicnamed "The whiteman's grave", adminstrative center of Sierra Leone, then under British rules. Frequently steamers would embark Sierra Leone natives for the discharging and the loading of the ship at Matadi.
From Antwerp to Matadi 1st Journey
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Vol I, 1909. Passengers on the Brusselville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo", one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo, had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
From Antwerp to Matadi 1st Journey
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Handwritten texts on verso contact print reads, "Vol I, 1909. Passengers on the Brusselville."
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In 1909 the "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo", one of the five shipping lines running between Europe and the Congo, had three passenger steamers, the "Léopoldville", the "Elisabethville" and the "Bruxellesville", ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (formerly Belgian Congo). They were closely linked with Elder Dempster & Co. Ltd, agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co. and took the old E.D. ships; e.g. the first "Bruxellesville" was originally the "Zungeru."
In 1908, a Belgian, Captain Van Rooy, became master of a later "Bruxellesville". Until then the Belgian steamers had almost always had British captains, and there were British engineers on the "ville" boats until 1916. In December 1909 the passenger steamer "Bruxellesville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. The ports of call along the journey were La Pallice (Fra.), Teneriffe (Sp), Dakar (Sen.), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Boma (formerly Belgian Congo).
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo On board the "SS Anversville"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
In February 1915 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Boma, its final destination.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo On board the "SS Anversville"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
In February 1915 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Boma, its final destination.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo At Dakar
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
After 9 days of navigation the "SS Anversville" called a few hours in the harbour of Dakar, administrative center of Sénégal, then under French rules.
In February 1915 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Boma, its final destination.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo At Dakar
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
After 9 days of navigation the "SS Anversville" called a few hours in the harbour of Dakar, administrative center of Sénégal, then under French rules.
In February 1915 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Boma, its final destination.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo At Dakar
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
After 9 days of navigation the "SS Anversville" called a few hours in the harbour of Dakar, administrative center of Sénégal, then under French rules.
In February 1915 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Boma, its final destination.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo At Dakar
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
After 9 days of navigation the "SS Anversville" called a few hours in the harbour of Dakar, administrative center of Sénégal, then under French rules.
In February 1915 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Boma, its final destination.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo At Dakar
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
After 9 days of navigation the "SS Anversville" called a few hours in the harbour of Dakar, administrative center of Sénégal, then under French rules.
In February 1915 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Boma, its final destination.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo At Dakar
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
After 9 days of navigation the "SS Anversville" called a few hours in the harbour of Dakar, administrative center of Sénégal, then under French rules.
In February 1915 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Boma, its final destination.
At Boma, Congo The "force publique"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
The colony in peace-time possessed a force of native troops and European officers (force publique). The force was recruited by conscription and voluntary enlistment, many among the Batetela, Bangala, and other upper-river tribes. The period of service for native troops was seven years, with five years in the reserve. Each headquarters of a district have a detachment of the force publique while administrators can also draw upon one in sub-district or minor settlements.
At Boma, Congo A baobab
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
In the savannas around Boma and Matadi the baobab is a familiar sight, its large swollen trunk being as much as 10 feet or more in diameter.
At Boma, Congo With friends
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's house
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's house
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's house
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Judge Gorlia has resided in Belgium between January 1913 and January 1915 where he married Marcelle Bovroux.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Judge Gorlia has resided in Belgium between January 1913 and January 1915 where he married Marcelle Bovroux.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Judge Gorlia has resided in Belgium between January 1913 and January 1915 where he married Marcelle Bovroux.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
Broken glass plates.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Judge Gorlia has resided in Belgium between January 1913 and January 1915 where he married Marcelle Bovroux.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
Emulsion deterioration and silver mirroring.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Handwritten text on verso print reads: " Luebo-1916."
Judge Gorlia has resided in Belgium between January 1913 and January 1915 where he married Marcelle Bovroux.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
Emulsion deterioration.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and servants
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Handwritten text on verso print reads: " Luebo-1916."
The Kitchen or cook-house were situated outside of the house. Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and servants
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
The Kitchen or cook-house were situated outside of the house. Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Servant and his family
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
The Kitchen or cook-house were situated outside of the house. Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missons nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo At a detribalized natives zone
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missons nearby Lusambo. By 1917 its population was estimated at more than 10,000 and was ethnically very heterogenous. It included Songye, Luba, Mputu, Kuba and Tetela.
At Lusambo At a detribalized natives zone
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missons nearby Lusambo. By 1917 its population was estimated at more than 10,000 and was ethnically very heterogenous. It included Songye, Luba, Mputu, Kuba and Tetela.
At Lusambo The military station
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
The colony in peace-time possessed a force of native troops and European officers (force publique). The force was recruited by conscription and voluntary enlistment, many among the Batetela, Bangala, and other upper-river tribes. The period of service for native troops was seven years, with five years in the reserve. Each headquarters of a district have a detachment of the force publique while administrators can also draw upon one in sub-district or minor settlements.
At Lusambo The military station
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
The colony in peace-time possessed a force of native troops and European officers (force publique). The force was recruited by conscription and voluntary enlistment, many among the Batetela, Bangala, and other upper-river tribes. The period of service for native troops was seven years, with five years in the reserve. Each headquarters of a district have a detachment of the force publique while administrators can also draw upon one in sub-district or minor settlements.
Silver mirroring and oxydation on the edge.
At Lusambo The military station
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
The colony in peace-time possessed a force of native troops and European officers (force publique). The force was recruited by conscription and voluntary enlistment, many among the Batetela, Bangala, and other upper-river tribes. The period of service for native troops was seven years, with five years in the reserve. Each headquarters of a district have a detachment of the force publique while administrators can also draw upon one in sub-district or minor settlements.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and friends
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and friends
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and friends
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Prisoners
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo. By 1917 its population was estimated at more than 10,000 and was ethnically very heterogenous. It included Songye, Luba, Mputu, Kuba and Tetela.
Near Lusambo A steel boat
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo, at the confluence of the Sankuru River and Lubi river, an "enormous" sandbank sometimes prevents all steamer traffic.
During the first quarter of the century shipping upon the river system of the Belgian Congo was carryied by large and small steamers. In addition barges, steel boats, and canoes were of considerable value upon the smaller tributaries.
Near Lusambo On a steel boat
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo, at the confluence of the Sankuru River and Lubi river, an "enormous" sandbank sometimes prevents all steamer traffic.
During the first quarter of the century shipping upon the river system of the Belgian Congo was carryied by large and small steamers. In addition barges, steel boats, and canoes were of considerable value upon the smaller tributaries.
Near Lusambo On a steel boat
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo, at the confluence of the Sankuru River and Lubi river, an "enormous" sandbank sometimes prevents all steamer traffic.
During the first quarter of the century shipping upon the river system of the Belgian Congo was carryied by large and small steamers. In addition barges, steel boats, and canoes were of considerable value upon the smaller tributaries.
Near Lusambo On a steel boat
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo, at the confluence of the Sankuru River and Lubi river, an "enormous" sandbank sometimes prevents all steamer traffic.
During the first quarter of the century shipping upon the river system of the Belgian Congo was carryied by large and small steamers. In addition barges, steel boats, and canoes were of considerable value upon the smaller tributaries.
Fading.
Near Lusambo On a steel boat
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo, at the confluence of the Sankuru River and Lubi river, an "enormous" sandbank sometimes prevents all steamer traffic.
During the first quarter of the century shipping upon the river system of the Belgian Congo was carryied by large and small steamers. In addition barges, steel boats, and canoes were of considerable value upon the smaller tributaries.
Near Lusambo On a steel boat
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo, at the confluence of the Sankuru River and Lubi river, an "enormous" sandbank sometimes prevents all steamer traffic.
During the first quarter of the century shipping upon the river system of the Belgian Congo was carryied by large and small steamers. In addition barges, steel boats, and canoes were of considerable value upon the smaller tributaries.
Near Lusambo Hippopotamus killed
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo, at the confluence of the Sankuru River and Lubi river, an "enormous" sandbank sometimes prevents all steamer traffic.
At the time the hippopotamus was sufficiently plentiful to be capable of doing considerable damage to riverside crops. For that reason it was very heavily hunted.
Near Lusambo Hippopotamus killed
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo, at the confluence of the Sankuru River and Lubi river, an "enormous" sandbank sometimes prevents all steamer traffic.
At the time the hippopotamus was sufficiently plentiful to be capable of doing considerable damage to riverside crops. For that reason it was very heavily hunted.
Fading.
Near Lusambo Hippopotamus killed
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo, at the confluence of the Sankuru River and Lubi river, an "enormous" sandbank sometimes prevents all steamer traffic.
At the time the hippopotamus was sufficiently plentiful to be capable of doing considerable damage to riverside crops. For that reason it was very heavily hunted.
Near Lusambo Hippopotamus killed
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo, at the confluence of the Sankuru River and Lubi river, an "enormous" sandbank sometimes prevents all steamer traffic.
At the time the hippopotamus was sufficiently plentiful to be capable of doing considerable damage to riverside crops. For that reason it was very heavily hunted.
Silver mirroring.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and friends
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
Near Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and friends
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and friend
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and friend
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and friend
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo Judge Gorlia, his wife and friend
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and friend
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and friends
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo On a steamer
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
The hulls of stern-wheelers are mere pontoons shaped to a bow and provided with a suitable counter. It is obvious that the hulls carrying the weight of the boilers at one end and the engines at the other will tend to hog if adequate precaution are not taken. Usually the strengthening of the hull is carried out very simply by means of king-posts and tension-rods on either side of the vessel. Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
Near Lusambo On a steamer
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
The hulls of stern-wheelers are mere pontoons shaped to a bow and provided with a suitable counter. It is obvious that the hulls carrying the weight of the boilers at one end and the engines at the other will tend to hog if adequate precaution are not taken. Usually the strengthening of the hull is carried out very simply by means of king-posts and tension-rods on either side of the vessel. Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water. The 15 tons steamers "Délivrance" were only sailing on small rivers.
Near Lusambo On a steamer
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Handwritten text on verso print reads: "French woman."
The hulls of stern-wheelers are mere pontoons shaped to a bow and provided with a suitable counter. It is obvious that the hulls carrying the weight of the boilers at one end and the engines at the other will tend to hog if adequate precaution are not taken. Usually the strengthening of the hull is carried out very simply by means of king-posts and tension-rods on either side of the vessel. Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water. The 15 tons steamers "Délivrance" were only sailing on smaller river.
Near Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and friend
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo, at the confluence of the Sankuru River and Lubi river, an "enormous" sandbank sometimes prevents all steamer traffic.
Near Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and friend
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo, at the confluence of the Sankuru River and Lubi river, an "enormous" sandbank sometimes prevents all steamer traffic.
Near Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and friends
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo, at the confluence of the Sankuru River and Lubi river, an "enormous" sandbank sometimes prevents all steamer traffic.
Near Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and friends
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo, at the confluence of the Sankuru River and Lubi river, an "enormous" sandbank sometimes prevents all steamer traffic.
Near Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and friends
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Emile Gorlia, his wife accompanying the colonial administrative officer and his wife on a visit to the Kuba of Isambo.
In the Kuba of Isambo countryside Judge Gorlia's wife and friends
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Emile Gorlia, his wife, the colonial administrative officer and his wife dining in the center of a Kuba of Isambo village.
In the Kuba of Isambo countryside Judge Gorlia's wife and friend
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Emile Gorlia's wife and friend conversing with Kuba of Isambo people.
In the Kuba of Isambo countryside Judge Gorlia's wife and friend
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Emile Gorlia's wife and friend at their dining table in the center of a Kuba of Isambo village.
Near Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and friend
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Near Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and friend
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
The canoe is almost everywhere the sole means, apart from human porterage, which the native has devised for the transport of goods. In size it varies: many are designed to carry from two to six men, but others are larger. They are generally well adapted for example for the rivers that lack depth or the courses that abound in rocks and rapids.
Belgian colonial administrators and Tetela chief Near Lusambo, Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of Congo)
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
In Tetela countryside Musicians playing drums while Tetela chief dances
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
In Tetela countryside Musicians playing drums while Tetela chief dances
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
In the Kuba of Isambo countryside A community council
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
In the center of the village seated Kuba elders holding a community council meeting.
In the Kuba of Isambo countryside At a funeral celebration
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Kuba elders probably performing at a funeral celebration that takes place on the day the deceased is buried.
Fading.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Kuba women decorating textiles probably during the morning period for a widow.
In the Kuba of Isambo countryside Native dwelling-house
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
In the Kuba of Isambo countryside Native climbing a tree
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
In the Kuba of Isambo countryside Native climbing a tree
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
In the Kuba of Isambo countryside Judge Gorlia's tent
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In the Kuba of Isambo countryside Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
In the Kuba of Isambo countryside Judge Gorlia
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
On a tour of inspection On a small steamer
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
The hulls of stern-wheelers are mere pontoons shaped to a bow and provided with a suitable counter. It is obvious that the hulls carrying the weight of the boilers at one end and the engines at the other will tend to hog if adequate precaution are not taken. Usually the strengthening of the hull is carried out very simply by means of king-posts and tension-rods on either side of the vessel. Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water. The 15 tons steamers "Délivrance" were only to sail on small rivers.
On a tour of inspection On a small steamer
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water. The 15 tons steamers "Délivrance" were only to sail on small rivers.
Silver mirroring.
On a tour of inspection On a small steamer
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water. The 15 tons steamers "Délivrance" were only to sail on small rivers.
On a tour of inspection On a small steamer
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
The hulls of stern-wheelers are mere pontoons shaped to a bow and provided with a suitable counter. It is obvious that the hulls carrying the weight of the boilers at one end and the engines at the other will tend to hog if adequate precaution are not taken. Usually the strengthening of the hull is carried out very simply by means of king-posts and tension-rods on either side of the vessel. Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water. The 15 tons steamers "Délivrance" were only to sail on small rivers.
On a tour of inspection A steamer
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water. The 15 tons steamers "Délivrance" were only to sail on small rivers.
On a tour of inspection A steamer
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water. The 15 tons steamers "Délivrance" were only to sail on small rivers.
At Luebo The Catholic Church
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Handwritten notes on verso print reads: " Modern architecture Luebo Church. 1916."
Luebo is at the limit of steamer navigation on the Lulua river. It contains administrative and post offices and government and missionary hospitals. The Scheut Fathers and the American Presbyterian Congo Mission have station nearby.
At Luebo The Catholic mission
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Luebo is at the limit of steamer navigation on the Lulua river. It contains administrative and post offices and government and missionary hospitals. The Scheut Fathers and the American Presbyterian Congo Mission have station nearby.
At Luebo The Catholic mission
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Luebo is at the limit of steamer navigation on the Lulua river. It contains administrative and post offices and government and missionary hospitals. The Scheut Fathers and the American Presbyterian Congo Mission have station nearby.
At Luebo Arrival of a steamer
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Luebo is at the limit of steamer navigation on the Lulua river. It contains administrative and post offices and government and missionary hospitals. The Scheut Fathers and the American Presbyterian Congo Mission have station nearby.
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At Luebo Arrival of a steamer
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Luebo is at the limit of steamer navigation on the Lulua river. It contains administrative and post offices and government and missionary hospitals. The Scheut Fathers and the American Presbyterian Congo Mission have station nearby.
At Luebo Judge Gorlia and his wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Luebo is at the limit of steamer navigation on the Lulua river. It contains administrative and post offices and government and missionary hospitals. The Scheut Fathers and the American Presbyterian Congo Mission have station nearby.
At Luebo Judge Gorlia and his wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Luebo is at the limit of steamer navigation on the Lulua river. It contains administrative and post offices and government and missionary hospitals. The Scheut Fathers and the American Presbyterian Congo Mission have station nearby.
In Pende countryside Judge Gorlia's wife standing in front of chief's ritual house
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
In Eastern Pende High chief would further distinguish their houses from those of subordinates through the addition of a small court in front, formed by a serried row of stakes and tree slips, and also by the addition of a rooftop sculpture. Only the highest order of chief, one of those who have the right to launch an initiation to the fraternity, has the right to have a rooftop statue depicting a human figure.
In the Tetela countryside At the market
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
In the Tetela countryside At the market
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
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In the Tetela countryside At the market
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
In the Tetela countryside At the market
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
On a tour of inspection A hammock
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
The hammock was the only conveyance available for travel on land. It was swung beneath a bamboo pole carried on the shoulders of two strong African men. They could travel 20 to 30 miles a day. In normal time, there were four pairs of men for the hammock, two men carrying at a time. Men strong enough were almost impossible to find because they were likely to go off to work in the mines.
On a tour of inspection A hammock
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
The hammock was the only conveyance available for travel on land. It was swung beneath a bamboo pole carried on the shoulders of two strong African men. They could travel 20 to 30 miles a day. In normal time, there were four pairs of men for the hammock, two men carrying at a time. Men strong enough were almost impossible to find because they were likely to go off to work in the mines.
On a tour of inspection Crossing a river
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
The streams are sometimes forded and sometimes crossed by means of a bridge more or less skilfully constructed by felling a tree.
The canoe is almost everywhere the sole means, apart from human porterage, which the native has devised for the transport of goods. In size it varies: many are designed to carry from two to six men, but others are larger. They are generally well adapted for example for the rivers that lack depth or the courses that abound in rocks and rapids.
On a tour of inspection Colonial post
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
"Post" - administrative or trading as the case may be - is the most appropriate name for the small settlements which are scattered throughout the country. Generally a post contains sufficient buildings to accommodate an administrative officer and such subordinate staff as he may have, a post office, and hutments for native police, native labourers, or perhaps a company of the Force Publique. There is usually a market for native produce and native dwellings. Most posts also contain a few stores oqned by Europeans.
The type of building found in these posts depends a good deal on transport facilities, and on what European building materials are available. If these materials are not obtainable, then grass must be used for tatching and mud for mortar.
On a tour of inspection At a catholic mission
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
On a tour of inspection A steamer
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water. When being loaded, a stern-wheeler is trimmed by the head so that her wheel-floats are not submerged.
On a tour of inspection At Luebo
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Luebo is at the limit of steamer navigation on the Lulua river. It contains administrative and post offices and government and missionary hospitals. The Scheut Fathers and the American Presbyterian Congo Mission have station nearby.
On a tour of inspection At Luebo
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Luebo is at the limit of steamer navigation on the Lulua river. It contains administrative and post offices and government and missionary hospitals. The Scheut Fathers and the American Presbyterian Congo Mission have station nearby.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
At Luebo Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Luebo is at the limit of steamer navigation on the Lulua river. It contains administrative and post offices and government and missionary hospitals. The Scheut Fathers and the American Presbyterian Congo Mission have station nearby.
At Luebo Judge Gorlia
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
At Luebo Judge Gorlia
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's house
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Judge Gorlia has resided in Belgium between January 1913 and January 1915 where he married Marcelle Bovroux.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
In Luba countryside Judge Gorlia's wife with native people
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
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In the Kuba countryside Men's gathering
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
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In the Kuba countryside Native chief
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
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At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Judge Gorlia has resided in Belgium between January 1913 and January 1915 where he married Marcelle Bovroux.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
In Luba countryside Crossing a river
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1915 to January 1917.
The streams are sometimes forded and sometimes crossed by means of a bridge more or less skilfully constructed by felling a tree.
Image fading.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1915 to January 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
At Lusambo Young native people
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1915 to January 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
At Lusambo A colonial house
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1915 to January 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
The chief European centres have been constituted European towships (circonscriptions urbaines). In these natives are segregated from Europeans and only a few servants are allowed to reside on the premises of their employers.
In the Belgian Congo, the Kitchen or cook-house were situated outside of the house.
Collodion printing-out paper print.
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1915 to January 1917.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
In Luba countryside Put up the tent
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1915 to January 1917.
The trackways, or caravan routes, were little more than broad foot-paths, and usually ran direct from camp to camp, or village to village. A decree empowered administrative officers to requisition carriers on payment, for limited periods.
Foot passengers and porters carrying their loads would travel from 6 a.m. to noon. In the early afternoon, they would halt and put up the tent near a village or close to a river.
At Lusambo A colonial house
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1915 to January 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
The chief European centres have been constituted European towships (circonscriptions urbaines). In these natives are segregated from Europeans and only a few servants are allowed to reside on the premises of their employers.
The type of building found in these posts depends a good deal on transport facilities, and on what European building materials are available. If these materials are not obtainable, then grass must be used for tatching and mud for mortar. In the Belgian Congo, the Kitchen or cook-house were situated outside of the house.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1915 to January 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
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On a river A commercial post
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1915 to January 1917.
Trading post or establishment, stock, distribute, and sell the imports. They also collect, prepare, and finally export the natural products of the country.
At Boma The "force publique"
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
The colony in peace-time possessed a force of native troops and European officers (force publique). The force was recruited by conscription and voluntary enlistment, many among the Batetela, Bangala, and other upper-river tribes. The period of service for native troops was seven years, with five years in the reserve. Each headquarters of a district have a detachment of the force publique while administrators can also draw upon one in sub-district or minor settlements.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo A board the "SS Anversville."
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
In February 1915 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Boma, its final destination.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
On a small river A steamer "Délivrance"
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
The hulls of stern-wheelers are mere pontoons shaped to a bow and provided with a suitable counter. It is obvious that the hulls carrying the weight of the boilers at one end and the engines at the other will tend to hog if adequate precaution are not taken. Usually the strengthening of the hull is carried out very simply by means of king-posts and tension-rods on either side of the vessel. Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water. The 15 tons steamers "Délivrance" were only to sail on small rivers.
On the Kasai River On board a steamer
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1915 to February 1917.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Judge Gorlia has resided in Belgium between January 1913 and January 1915 where he married Marcelle Bovroux.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1915 to April 1917.
Judge Gorlia has resided in Belgium between January 1913 and January 1915 where he married Marcelle Bovroux.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo At a detribalized natives zone
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Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo. By 1917 its population was estimated at more than 10,000 and was ethnically very heterogenous. It included Songye, Luba, Mputu, Kuba and Tetela.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Judge Gorlia has resided in Belgium between January 1913 and January 1915 where he married Marcelle Bovroux.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from February 1915 to March 1917.
Judge Gorlia has resided in Belgium between January 1913 and January 1915 where he married Marcelle Bovroux.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Colonial houses
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's second journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1915 to April 1917.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
The type of building found in these posts depends a good deal on transport facilities, and on what European building materials are available. If these materials are not obtainable, then grass must be used for tatching and mud for mortar.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia's sister
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia's sister
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia's sister
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia's sister
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia's wife and sister
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia's wife and sister
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia and his sister
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia and his wife
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia's wife and sister
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia's wife and sister
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia's wife and sister
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia's wife and sister
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia's wife
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia's wife and friend
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia's wife and sister
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia's wife and sister
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium At Ath
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
Religious procession at Ath, Belgium.
In Belgium At Ath
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
Religious procession at Ath, Belgium.
In Belgium At Ath
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
Religious procession at Ath, Belgium.
In Belgium At Ath
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
Religious procession at Ath, Belgium.
In Belgium At Ath
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium At Ath
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
In Belgium At Antwerp
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Judge E. Gorlia's vacation in Belgium from April 1917 to November 1917.
Silver mirroring.
In Belgium At Antwerp
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
At Luebo Steamer "Lapsley"
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Luebo is at the limit of steamer navigation on the Lulua river. It contains administrative and post offices and government and missionary hospitals.
The American Presbyterian church of the Congo was based at Luebo. They had a 40T river steamer named after the pioneer missionary Samuel N. Lapsley who is buried at Old British Baptist Underhill Mission Station in the Congo. The steamer captain at the time was Mr. Vass and the journey between Léopoldville and Luebo lasted 16 days.
Silver mirroring, fading and foxing of glass plate.
At Luebo Steamer "Lapsley"
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Luebo is at the limit of steamer navigation on the Lulua river. It contains administrative and post offices and government and missionary hospitals.
The American Presbyterian church of the Congo was based at Luebo. They had a 40T river steamer named after the pioneer missionary Samuel N. Lapsley who is buried at Old British Baptist Underhill Mission Station in the Congo. The steamer captain at the time was Mr. Vass and the journey between Léopoldville and Luebo lasted 16 days.
At Luebo Departure of a steamer
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Luebo is at the limit of steamer navigation on the Lulua river. It contains administrative and post offices and government and missionary hospitals.
The American Presbyterian church of the Congo was based at Luebo. They had a 40T river steamer named after the pioneer missionary Samuel N. Lapsley who is buried at Old British Baptist Underhill Mission Station in the Congo. The steamer captain at the time was Mr. Vass and the journey between Léopoldville and Luebo lasted 16 days.
At Luebo Departure of a steamer
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Luebo is at the limit of steamer navigation on the Lulua river. It contains administrative and post offices and government and missionary hospitals.
The American Presbyterian church of the Congo was based at Luebo. They had a 40T river steamer named after the pioneer missionary Samuel N. Lapsley who is buried at Old British Baptist Underhill Mission Station in the Congo. The steamer captain at the time was Mr. Vass and the journey between Léopoldville and Luebo lasted 16 days.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's wife being carried on unicycle
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A 1908 letter in the collection of the SI ascribes the invention of this type of unicycle to a Scandinavian missionary. He adapted a "bath chair" for use on the hilly, narrow pathways of the Lower Congo region.
In Luba countryside A hammock
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
The hammock was the only conveyance available for travel on land. It was swung beneath a bamboo pole carried on the shoulders of two strong African men. They could travel 20 to 30 miles a day. In normal time, there were four pairs of men for the hammock, two men carrying at a time. Men strong enough were almost impossible to find because they were likely to go off to work in the mines.
In Luba countryside Children
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
In Luba countryside Judge Gorlia and his wife visiting a Luba village chief
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
On a tour of inspection Crossing a river
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
The streams are sometimes forded and sometimes crossed by means of a bridge more or less skilfully constructed by felling a tree.
On a tour of inspection Crossing a river
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Rivers are bridged only when they are quite unfordable. To construct a bridge lianas are fastened to trees on either side of the river and swung across to the opposite side. By interlacing these with other lianas a structure is provided which, if it has been carefully made, will sometimes last for several years.
On a tour of inspection Crossing a river
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
The streams are sometimes forded and sometimes crossed by means of a bridge more or less skilfully constructed by falling a tree.
On a tour of inspection Crossing a river
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
The streams are sometimes forded and sometimes crossed by means of a bridge more or less skilfully constructed by falling a tree.
On a tour of inspection Crossing a river
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
The canoe is almost everywhere the sole means, apart from human porterage, which the native has devised for the transport of goods. In size it varies: many are designed to carry from two to six men, but others are larger.
On a tour of inspection At the Wolff Falls
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
In eastern Kasai the falls by which the rivers draining the plateau descend from it are not well marked and happens a few yards at a time over several miles. The immediate cause of the difference of rivers level appears to be the hardness of the granitic substratum on which the rivers make a relatively slight impression.
In Luba countryside Luba chief wearing ceremonial adze over the shoulder
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Ceremonial axes are important symbols of Luba kingship. Possession of previously delegated symbols as royal canes, axes or bracelets, was important for any client chief or lineage wishing to be recognized by the Luba royal court. Such prestige items could be worn over the shoulder or carried in ceremonies that recalled the mythical origin of Luba kingship traced to the cultural hero Kalala Llunga, who is also believed to have introduced metalworking technology and hunting techniques.
In Luba countryside Native chief
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Ceremonial axes are important symbols of Luba kingship. Possession of previously delegated symbols as royal canes, axes or bracelets, was important for any client chief or lineage wishing to be recognized by the Luba royal court.
In Luba countryside Village dance
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Luba dance is another memory device. Mbudye society members perform spectacular acrobatics upon a king's or a chief's request, for occasions of state, to celebrate the rising of a new moon, for the initiation of new members, or during funerals, or political rallies. Mbudye dancing recalls episodes of the Luba origin myth, such as when the evil king Nkongolo tried to kill nephew, Kalala.
In Luba countryside Young man
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
In Luba countryside Judge Gorlia's wife and native people
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
"Post" - administrative or trading as the case may be - is the most appropriate name for the small settlements which are scattered throughout the country. Generally a post contains sufficient buildings to accommodate an administrative officer and such subordinate staff as he may have, a post office, and hutments for native police, native labourers, or perhaps a company of the Force Publique. There is usually a market for native produce and native dwellings. Most posts also contain a few stores oqned by Europeans.
The type of building found in these posts depends a good deal on transport facilities, and on what European building materials are available. If these materials are not obtainable, then grass must be used for tatching and mud for mortar.
At Lusambo Tetela chief with his wifes and musicians
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
At Lusambo Tetela chief with his wifes and musicians
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
At Lusambo Group of Tetela musicians playing drums
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
In the Kuba countryside Native chief with his wifes
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
In the Kuba countryside Native chief
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
In the Kuba countryside Native hunters
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
The Kuba territory is mostly covered with forest with savanna-like patches. Among the animals hunted, the leopard is certainly the most dangerous one. While killed its skin must be offered to the king since the leopard is among the royal emblems. Also the hunter has to be purified in a specific ceremony.
At Luebo The Catholic Church
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
At Luebo The Catholic Mission
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
At Luebo Judge Gorlia's wife
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
At Luebo Judge Gorlia's wife
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
At Luebo Judge Gorlia's wife
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
At Luebo Catholic Missionaries
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
At Luebo On the Lulua River
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Near Luebo On the Lulua River
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Near Luebo A diamond mine
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
The diamond fields in the Kasai zone were discovered in 1909 and were worked by subsidiary companies of the Forminière in which the Belgian Government held half the capital. Development of the Kasai field, centred around the town of Tshikapa, was begun by the Forminière in 1911, and production commenced two years later. By extensive reconnaissance the extent of the known diamondiferous country was increased to include a surrounding region drained by the north-flowing tributaries of the Kasai-Sankuru river system. In 1920 the Beceka, Kasai and Luebo companies were formed, all possessing large mining concessions with favourable prospecting and mining rights under the parent Forminière.
Near Luebo A diamond mine
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
The diamond fields in the Kasai zone were discovered in 1909 and were worked by subsidiary companies of the Forminière in which the Belgian Government held half the capital. Development of the Kasai field, centred around the town of Tshikapa, was begun by the Forminière in 1911, and production commenced two years later. By extensive reconnaissance the extent of the known diamondiferous country was increased to include a surrounding region drained by the north-flowing tributaries of the Kasai-Sankuru river system. In 1920 the Beceka, Kasai and Luebo companies were formed, all possessing large mining concessions with favourable prospecting and mining rights under the parent Forminière.
At Luebo Judge Gorlia's wife
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
At Luebo Judge Gorlia
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia and his wife
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Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
Silver mirroring and emulsion deterioration.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's house
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia and his wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
Silver mirroring.
At Lusambo Colonial houses
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Colonial house
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's friends
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Colonial house
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's daughter
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
Emulsion deterioration.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
Judge Gorlia's daughter in her christening dress surrounded by friends of the family.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
Judge Gorlia's daughter in her christening dress surrounded by friends of the family.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia and his daughter
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia' wife and daughter
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
Judge Gorlia's daughter in her christening dress surrounded by friends of the family.
Silver mirroring.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia' wife and daughter
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
Judge Gorlia's daughter in her christening dress surrounded by friends of the family.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's daughter
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
Silver mirroring.
At Lusambo Nanny of Judge Gorlia's daughter
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Nanny of Judge Gorlia's daughter
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Nannies of Judge Gorlia's daughter
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Nannies of Judge Gorlia's daughter
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
Silver mirroring.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife with servants
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's servant
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
Silver mirroring.
At Lusambo Servants
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
The Kitchen or cook-house were situated outside of the house. Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
Near Lusambo At the falls
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
In eastern Kasai the falls by which the rivers draining the plateau descend from it are not well marked and happens a few yards at a time over several miles. The immediate cause of the difference of rivers level appears to be the hardness of the granitic substratum on which the rivers make a relatively slight impression.
At Lusambo A servant
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
The Kitchen or cook-house were situated outside of the house. Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's family with nanny
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920. Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
At Luebo Judge Gorlia's daughter
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1917 to February 1920.
Judge Gorlia's daughter was born at Luebo.
In Luba countryside At the market
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1917 to February 1920.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
Markets are held at regular intervals, sometimes every fourth day. Natives come to the market from near and far, often travelling through the night. The market lasts a day and, only the refuse is left to mark the scene.
Image fading.
In Luba countryside Men's bathing
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1917 to February 1920.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
On a tour of inspection River falls
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1917 to February 1920.
In eastern Kasai the falls by which the rivers draining the plateau descend from it are not well marked and happens a few yards at a time over several miles. The immediate cause of the difference of rivers level appears to be the hardness of the granitic substratum on which the rivers make a relatively slight impression.
At Lusambo Nanny of Judge Gorlia's daughter
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
On a tour of inspection A commercial post
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Trading post or establishment, stock, distribute, and sell the imports. They also collect, prepare, and finally export the natural products of the country.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Judge Gorlia has resided in Belgium between January 1913 and January 1915 where he married Marcelle Bovroux.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920. important Missions nearby Lusambo.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Judge Gorlia has resided in Belgium between January 1913 and January 1915 where he married Marcelle Bovroux.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
Broken glass plate.
Near Luebo A diamond mine
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
The diamond fields in the Kasai zone were discovered in 1909 and were worked by subsidiary companies of the Forminière in which the Belgian Government held half the capital. Development of the Kasai field, centred around the town of Tshikapa, was begun by the Forminière in 1911, and production commenced two years later. By extensive reconnaissance the extent of the known diamondiferous country was increased to include a surrounding region drained by the north-flowing tributaries of the Kasai-Sankuru river system. In 1920 the Beceka, Kasai and Luebo companies were formed, all possessing large mining concessions with favourable prospecting and mining rights under the parent Forminière.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Judge Gorlia has resided in Belgium between January 1913 and January 1915 where he married Marcelle Bovroux.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's servants
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
The Kitchen or cook-house were situated outside of the house. Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
In Luba countryside Native porters
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1917 to April 1920.
At Luebo Judge Gorlia's daughter and wife
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's third journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1917 to February 1920.
Judge Gorlia's daughter was born at Luebo.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo At Dakar
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. It called a few hours in ther harbour of Dakar, the adminstrative center of Senegal, then under French rules.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo At Dakar
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. It called a few hours in ther harbour of Dakar, the adminstrative center of Senegal, then under French rules.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo At Dakar
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. It called a few hours in ther harbour of Dakar, the adminstrative center of Senegal, then under French rules.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo At Dakar
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. It called a few hours in ther harbour of Dakar, the adminstrative center of Senegal, then under French rules.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo At Dakar
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinea), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. It called a few hours in ther harbour of Dakar, the adminstrative center of Senegal, then under French rules.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo At Dakar
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. It called a few hours in ther harbour of Dakar, the adminstrative center of Senegal, then under French rules.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo On board the "SS Anversville."
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo On board the "SS Anversville."
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo On board the "SS Anversville."
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo On board the "SS Anversville."
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo On board the "SS Anversville."
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo On board the "SS Anversville."
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo On board the "SS Anversville."
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. It called a few hours in ther harbour of Dakar, the adminstrative center of Senegal, then under French rules.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo On board the "SS Anversville."
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. It called a few hours in ther harbour of Dakar, the adminstrative center of Senegal, then under French rules.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo On board the "SS Anversville."
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. It called a few hours in ther harbour of Dakar, the adminstrative center of Senegal, then under French rules.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo On board the "SS Anversville."
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. It called a few hours in ther harbour of Dakar, the adminstrative center of Senegal, then under French rules.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo On board the "SS Anversville."
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo On board the "SS Anversville."
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Boma, Congo On board the "SS Anversville."
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination.
At Banana The pilot-boat "Colonel Thijs."
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Congo river has no such delta as those oh the Niger or the Nile. The strong river current has pushed aside all obstacles and scoured a deep channel. At Banana a pilot-boat is convenient for the navigation of the river as far as Boma (5 hours) or Matadi (8 hours).
At Boma The harbour
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
At Boma The harbour
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The settlement of Boma climbs up the hill-side on the north of Belgian side of the Congo river and owes its importance to its situation as the eastern limit of easy tidal navigation up the Congo estuary. European ships have called here to trade for 200 years. The shipping quarter and port offices are built on the narrow strip of level bank.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool The train
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
By 1915, the narrow-gauge railway from Matadi to Stanley pool began to prove inadequate, causing congestion in both ports. It was, therefore, rebuilt between 1923 and 1932.
Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool The train
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
By 1915, the narrow-gauge railway from Matadi to Stanley pool began to prove inadequate, causing congestion in both ports. It was, therefore, rebuilt between 1923 and 1932.
Broken glass plate.
On the Congo River The steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
On the Congo River The steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
On the Congo River The steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
The officers and mechanics of the river flotillas were generally Scandinavian or Russian.
On the Congo River The steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
The officers and mechanics of the river flotillas were generally Scandinavian or Russian.
On the Congo River The steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
The officers and mechanics of the river flotillas were generally Scandinavian or Russian.
On the Congo River The steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
On the Congo River On board the steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
On the Congo River On board the steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
On the Congo River On board the steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
On the Congo River On board the steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
On the Congo River On board the steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
On the Congo River On board the steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
On the Congo River On board the steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
On the Congo River On board the steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
On the Congo River On board the steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
On the Congo River On board the steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
On the Congo River On board the steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
On the Congo River On board the steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
On the Congo River Commercial post
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Trading post or establishment, stock, distribute, and sell the imports. They also collect, prepare, and finally export the natural products of the country.
On the Congo River Commercial post
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Trading post or establishment, stock, distribute, and sell the imports. They also collect, prepare, and finally export the natural products of the country.
On the Congo River Wood post
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The procuring of an adequate supply of wood, which is the only fuel available for the firing of the stern-wheels was an ever-present activity. Wood-posts, usually the private enterprise of a European, would employ around 25 native workers to gather and have ready 16" long dry logs.
Some posts would offer lodging accomodation for the stern-wheels only sail by day.
On the Kasai River The banks
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river, and has the same forest coverage.
A crocodile On board the steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river, and has the same forest coverage.
The common African or Nile crocodile is found all over the Congo basin in rivers of any size. This is the largest species and may grow to 16 feet. It has a broad head and blunt nose and is dangerous.
A crocodile On board the steamer "SS Luxembourg"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The lower Kasai River, once it has joined the Sankuru River, continues its course in a westernly direction across the Congo plain, which exhibits here the same dull uniformity of relief as it does about the main river, and has the same forest coverage.
The common African or Nile crocodile is found all over the Congo basin in rivers of any size. This is the largest species and may grow to 16 feet. It has a broad head and blunt nose and is dangerous.
Fading.
At Lusambo Colonials
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia and his family
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia' friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia' friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia' friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's wife and friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's daughter with servant
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo. By 1920 its population was estimated at more than 15,000 and was ethnically very heterogenous. It included Songye, Luba, Mputu, Kuba and Tetela.
Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's daughter with servant
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo. By 1920 its population was estimated at more than 15,000 and was ethnically very heterogenous. It included Songye, Luba, Mputu, Kuba and Tetela.
Cook or servant were exclusively a man's work.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia and daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
A 1908 letter in the collection of the SI ascribes the invention of this type of unicycle to a Scandinavian missionary. He adapted a "bath chair" for use on the hilly, narrow pathways of the Lower Congo region.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
The hammock was the only conveyance available for travel on land. It was swung beneath a bamboo pole carried on the shoulders of two strong African men. They could travel 20 to 30 miles a day. In normal time, there were four pairs of men for the hammock, two men carrying at a time. Men strong enough were almost impossible to find because they were likely to go off to work in the mines.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's wife with friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
A 1908 letter in the collection of the SI ascribes the invention of this type of unicycle to a Scandinavian missionary. He adapted a "bath chair" for use on the hilly, narrow pathways of the Lower Congo region.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's wife with friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's wife with friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's wife with friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's wife with friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's family with friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's family with friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's wife with friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At St Trudon Judge Gorlia's wife with friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Colonial house
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's family with friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923. Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
Near Lusambo Hiking with friends
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Near Lusambo Hiking with friends
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Near Lusambo Hiking with friends
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Near Lusambo Hiking with friends
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Near Lusambo Hiking with friends
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Near Lusambo Hiking with friends
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
At Lusambo A colonial house
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
Near Lusambo Panoramic view
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
At Lusambo Native people
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's first journey in the Belgian Congo from December 1909 to January 1912.
In eastern Kasai, much of the population was dislocated and disorganized as a result of the Arab incursions and the subsequent campaigns against them. At a very early date, an uprooted class, no doubt including many Baluba but also many others, took refuge around the European posts. Visiting Lusambo, Kasai, in 1908, Hilton-Simpson, a member of the Torday expedition, reported an "enormous" African population. A number of separate ethnic villages were grouped around the post; however," in addition to these, there is a very large mixed population of natives belonging to no particular village, who are generally termed Baluba by the white men of the Kasai, but who in reality belong to that tribe no more than to any other." These included the former Arab slaves, the uprooted, the outcasts, many of whom had no idea from what village they came.
At St Trudon The gate
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Roman Catholic Church is represented at Lusambo by the Gent Brothers of Charity and by the Scheut Fathers at St Trudon.
A decree of December 1888, permits all private associations whose object is of a religious, scientific, or philanthropic nature to acquire a civil personality and to obtain grants for land which shall not exceed 50 ha in extent in any one locality. In the case of the Roman Catholics, however, a convention concluded with the Holy See in 1906 enables missions established with the consent of the State to receive 100 or even 200 ha of agricultural land free of charge. In return the missionaries bind themselves to engage in educational work.
On the Kasai River On board the "SS Luxembourg"
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The Sankuru River is navigable by small steamers (max. 40T) up to Lusambo during most of the year. In connection with the Arrival of Ocean ship at matadi, a steamer will call every three weeks at Lusambo.
Because many places have no facilities other than a gangplank, the stern-wheeler is preferred to the side-wheeler as the latter is not convenient to manoeuvre alongside a bank in shallow water.
From Matadi to Stanley pool On board the train
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
By 1915, the narrow-gauge railway from Matadi to Stanley pool began to prove inadequate, causing congestion in both ports. It was, therefore, rebuilt between 1923 and 1932.
In the Kuba countryside A village
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
From Antwerp, Belgium to Matadi, Congo At Dakar
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinea), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
In November 1920 the passenger steamer "Anversville" navigated 21 days to Matadi, its final destination. It called a few hours in ther harbour of Dakar, the adminstrative center of Senegal, then under French rules.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's friends
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
The chief European centres have been constituted European towships (circonscriptions urbaines). In these natives are segregated from Europeans and only a few servants are allowed to reside on the premises of their employers.
The type of building found in these posts depends a good deal on transport facilities, and on what European building materials are available. If these materials are not obtainable, then grass must be used for tatching and mud for mortar.
At Lusambo A warehouse
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to April 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo At town hall
Glass negative
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to April 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
The chief European centres have been constituted European towships (circonscriptions urbaines). In these natives are segregated from Europeans and only a few servants are allowed to reside on the premises of their employers.
The type of building found in these posts depends a good deal on transport facilities, and on what European building materials are available. If these materials are not obtainable, then grass must be used for tatching and mud for mortar.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
The chief European centres have been constituted European towships (circonscriptions urbaines). In these natives are segregated from Europeans and only a few servants are allowed to reside on the premises of their employers.
The type of building found in these posts depends a good deal on transport facilities, and on what European building materials are available. If these materials are not obtainable, then grass must be used for tatching and mud for mortar.
At Lusambo Colonial house
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo An avenue
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo Judge Gorlia's friend
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. In 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby Lusambo.
The chief European centres have been constituted European towships (circonscriptions urbaines). In these natives are segregated from Europeans and only a few servants are allowed to reside on the premises of their employers.
The type of building found in these posts depends a good deal on transport facilities, and on what European building materials are available. If these materials are not obtainable, then grass must be used for tatching and mud for mortar.
At Lusambo An avenue
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo At Town Hall
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Lusambo A warehouse
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's fourth journey in the Belgian Congo from November 1920 to February 1923.
Lusambo was established in February 1890 as a fortified camp on the Sankuru River, from which place the Congo Free State could conduct exploration of katanga and military operations against the Arabs in the Lomami-Lualaba area. By 1910 it was the headquarters of the Kasai province and a growing commercial post. The Roman Scheut Fathers, the American Presbyterian church and the Methodist Episcopal had important Missions nearby. Primarly an administrative center with a population estimated at 15,000, Lusambo was stunted in its development by 1920.
At Casablanca Panoramic view
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Casablanca Panoramic view
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Casablanca Panoramic view
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Casablanca Panoramic view
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Casablanca Panoramic view
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Casablanca Panoramic view
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Casablanca An ocean ship
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Teneriffe The harbour
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Teneriffe The harbour
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Teneriffe The city of Santa Cruz
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Teneriffe The city of Santa Cruz
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Teneriffe The city of Santa Cruz
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Teneriffe The city of Santa Cruz
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Teneriffe The city of Santa Cruz
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Teneriffe A bungalow
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Teneriffe A bungalow
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Teneriffe A bungalow
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Teneriffe A bungalow
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Teneriffe An automobile
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Teneriffe An automobile
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Teneriffe An automobile
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
At Teneriffe An automobile
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia on holliday at Casablanca, Morocco and Teneriffe, Spain in March 1924.
The "Compagnie Maritime Belge du Congo" was ensuring a service every three weeks between Antwerp (Belgium) and Matadi (Congo). The ports of call along the journey were eventually La Pallice (France), Casablanca (Morocco), Ténériffe (Canaries islands, Spain), Dakar (Sénégal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Conakry (Guinee), Grand Bassam (Ivory Coast), and Banana, Boma, Matadi (Congo).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika The ocean ship "Chambord"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika The ocean ship "Chambord"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika On board the ocean ship "Chambord"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika On board the ocean ship "Chambord"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika On board the ocean ship "Chambord"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika On board the ocean ship "Chambord"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika On board the ocean ship "Chambord"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika On board the ocean ship "Chambord"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Nice, France
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Nice, France
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Nice, France
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Nice, France
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Port Said, Egypt
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Port Said, Egypt
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika On board the ocean ship "Chambord"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Port Said, Egypt
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Port Said, Egypt
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Port Said, Egypt
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Port Said, Egypt
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Port Said, Egypt
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika On board the ocean ship "Chambord"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Port Said, Egypt
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Port Said, Egypt
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Port Said, Egypt
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Port Said, Egypt
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Zanzibar
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
Before travelling 789 miles by train from Dar es Salaam to Tabora and Kigoma, Judge Gorlia and his family went on a trip to Zanzibar.
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika The Suez Canal
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika The Suez Canal
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika On board the ocean ship "Chambord"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika On board the ocean ship "Chambord"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika On board the ocean ship "Chambord"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika On board the ocean ship "Chambord"
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
Before travelling 789 miles by train from Dar es Salaam to Tabora and Kigoma, Judge Gorlia and his family went on a trip to Zanzibar.
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Zanzibar
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
Before travelling 789 miles by train from Dar es Salaam to Tabora and Kigoma, Judge Gorlia and his family went on a trip to Zanzibar.
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Zanzibar
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
Before travelling 789 miles by train from Dar es Salaam to Tabora and Kigoma, Judge Gorlia and his family went on a trip to Zanzibar.
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Zanzibar
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
Before travelling 789 miles by train from Dar es Salaam to Tabora and Kigoma, Judge Gorlia and his family went on a trip to Zanzibar.
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Zanzibar
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
Before travelling 789 miles by train from Dar es Salaam to Tabora and Kigoma, Judge Gorlia and his family went on a trip to Zanzibar.
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Zanzibar
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
Before travelling 789 miles by train from Dar es Salaam to Tabora and Kigoma, Judge Gorlia and his family went on a trip to Zanzibar.
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Zanzibar
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
Before travelling 789 miles by train from Dar es Salaam to Tabora and Kigoma, Judge Gorlia and his family went on a trip to Zanzibar.
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Zanzibar
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
Before travelling 789 miles by train from Dar es Salaam to Tabora and Kigoma, Judge Gorlia and his family went on a trip to Zanzibar.
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Zanzibar
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
Before travelling 789 miles by train from Dar es Salaam to Tabora and Kigoma, Judge Gorlia and his family went on a trip to Zanzibar.
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Zanzibar
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
Before travelling 789 miles by train from Dar es Salaam to Tabora and Kigoma, Judge Gorlia and his family went on a trip to Zanzibar.
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Zanzibar
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
Before travelling 789 miles by train from Dar es Salaam to Tabora and Kigoma, Judge Gorlia and his family went on a trip to Zanzibar.
From Marseille, France to Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika At Zanzibar
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
In March 1926 the passenger steamer "Chambord" navigated 30 days to Dar es Salaam its final destination. The ports of call were eventually Marseille (France), Naples (Italy), Port Said (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Aden (Southern Yemen), Mombasa (Kenya), and Dar es Salaam (Tanganyika).
Before travelling 789 miles by train from Dar es Salaam to Tabora and Kigoma, Judge Gorlia and his family went on a trip to Zanzibar.
From Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika to Albertville, Congo At Tabora
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
The Tanganyika Railways maintain a service between Dar es Salaam, the maritim port of Tanganyika and Kigoma, the lake port which lies on the east shore of Lake Tanganyika, distant of 789 miles. The train will stop at Tabora, 258 miles distant of Kigoma.
From Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika to Albertville, Congo At Tabora
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
The Tanganyika Railways maintain a service between Dar es Salaam, the maritim port of Tanganyika and Kigoma, the lake port which lies on the east shore of Lake Tanganyika, distant of 789 miles. The train will stop at Tabora, 258 miles distant of Kigoma.
At Albertville The harbour
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as a fortified post in 1901. During the war of 1914-18 a port was constructed and the city became a transit port for the Great Lakes Railway Company (C.F.G.L.) which was controlling the traffic on the river, the rail and the lake in the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province, Congo. The port also contains marshalling yards, railway and marine workshops. The CFGL maintained a weekly service between Albertville and Kigoma, the ferry-port and terminus of the Tanganyika railway from Dar es Salaam.
At Albertville The harbour
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as a fortified post in 1901. During the war of 1914-18 a port was constructed and the city became a transit port for the Great Lakes Railway Company (C.F.G.L.) which was controlling the traffic on the river, the rail and the lake in the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province, Congo. The port also contains marshalling yards, railway and marine workshops. The CFGL maintained a weekly service between Albertville and Kigoma, the ferry-port and terminus of the Tanganyika railway from Dar es Salaam.
At Albertville The harbour
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as a fortified post in 1901. During the war of 1914-18 a port was constructed and the city became a transit port for the Great Lakes Railway Company (C.F.G.L.) which was controlling the traffic on the river, the rail and the lake in the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province, Congo. The port also contains marshalling yards, railway and marine workshops. The CFGL maintained a weekly service between Albertville and Kigoma, the ferry-port and terminus of the Tanganyika railway from Dar es Salaam.
At Albertville The harbour
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as a fortified post in 1901. During the war of 1914-18 a port was constructed and the city became a transit port for the Great Lakes Railway Company (C.F.G.L.) which was controlling the traffic on the river, the rail and the lake in the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province, Congo. The port also contains marshalling yards, railway and marine workshops. The CFGL maintained a weekly service between Albertville and Kigoma, the ferry-port and terminus of the Tanganyika railway from Dar es Salaam.
At Albertville The harbour
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as a fortified post in 1901. During the war of 1914-18 a port was constructed and the city became a transit port for the Great Lakes Railway Company (C.F.G.L.) which was controlling the traffic on the river, the rail and the lake in the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province, Congo. The port also contains marshalling yards, railway and marine workshops. The CFGL maintained a weekly service between Albertville and Kigoma, the ferry-port and terminus of the Tanganyika railway from Dar es Salaam.
At Albertville The harbour
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as a fortified post in 1901. During the war of 1914-18 a port was constructed and the city became a transit port for the Great Lakes Railway Company (C.F.G.L.) which was controlling the traffic on the river, the rail and the lake in the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province, Congo. The port also contains marshalling yards, railway and marine workshops. The CFGL maintained a weekly service between Albertville and Kigoma, the ferry-port and terminus of the Tanganyika railway from Dar es Salaam.
At Albertville The harbour
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as a fortified post in 1901. During the war of 1914-18 a port was constructed and the city became a transit port for the Great Lakes Railway Company (C.F.G.L.) which was controlling the traffic on the river, the rail and the lake in the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province, Congo. The port also contains marshalling yards, railway and marine workshops. The CFGL maintained a weekly service between Albertville and Kigoma, the ferry-port and terminus of the Tanganyika railway from Dar es Salaam.
At Albertville The harbour
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as a fortified post in 1901. During the war of 1914-18 a port was constructed and the city became a transit port for the Great Lakes Railway Company (C.F.G.L.) which was controlling the traffic on the river, the rail and the lake in the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province, Congo. The port also contains marshalling yards, railway and marine workshops. The CFGL maintained a weekly service between Albertville and Kigoma, the ferry-port and terminus of the Tanganyika railway from Dar es Salaam.
At Albertville Panoramic view
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's wife
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's servant
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's servant
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's servant
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville A Belgian child
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's house
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's house
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's house
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's house
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's house
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
At Albertville Judge Gorlia's house
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Albertville was founded as fortified post in 1901. It is the chief port on the western shore of lake Tanganyika and is the administrative center of the district of Tanganyika in Elisabeth province. The port is built on the point of land which forms the southern extremity of Lukuga bay while the town is built on a hill-side overlooking the lake.
On Lake Tanganyika The lake banks
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Lake tanganyika is the second deepest lake in the world. It provides easy water transport for a distance of 450 miles from end to end but is subject to sudden fierce storm.
On Lake Tanganyika At a fishing post
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Lake tanganyika is the second deepest lake in the world. It provides easy water transport for a distance of 450 miles from end to end but is subject to sudden fierce storm.
On Lake Tanganyika At Kigoma
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Kigoma is the ferry-port and terminus of the Tanganyika railway from Dar es Salaam, distant of 789 miles. It lies on the east shore of the lake at 4 miles north of Ujiji, where Livingstone was found by Stanley in 1871.
In March 1921 a convention was signed with Great Britain, granting concessions to Belgium at Dar es Salaam and Kigoma, and exempting traffic to and from Belgian Congo of customs duty.
Steamers are ensuring a weekly service between Albertville and Kigoma, which is farther to the north at about 85 miles distance.
On Lake Tanganyika At Kigoma
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Kigoma is the ferry-port and terminus of the Tanganyika railway from Dar es Salaam, distant of 789 miles. It lies on the east shore of the lake at 4 miles north of Ujiji, where Livingstone was found by Stanley in 1871.
In March 1921 a convention was signed with Great Britain, granting concessions to Belgium at Dar es Salaam and Kigoma, and exempting traffic to and from Belgian Congo of customs duty.
Steamers are ensuring a weekly service between Albertville and Kigoma, which is farther to the north at about 85 miles distance.
On Lake Tanganyika A lake steamer
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Lake Tanganyika is the second deepest lake in th world and is subject to sudden fierce storm. Passenger-carrying steamers on the lake are, therefore, usually small editions of ocean-going vessels.
The two 350 Tons steamers ensuring the service between Kigoma (Tanganyika) and Albertville (Congo) are the "Baron Dhanis" and the "Duc de Brabant."
On Lake Tanganyika A lake steamer
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Lake Tanganyika is the second deepest lake in th world and is subject to sudden fierce storm. Passenger-carrying steamers on the lake are, therefore, usually small editions of ocean-going vessels.
The two 350 Tons steamers ensuring the service between Kigoma (Tanganyika) and Albertville (Congo) are the "Baron Dhanis" and the "Duc de Brabant."
On Lake Tanganyika At M'Pala
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
The Roman catholic missionaries "the White Fathers" have two Missions on the western shore of lake Tanganyika. The first one is at M'Pala and was built in Roman style in 1885 while the second is at Baudouinville (Moba) was built in a gothic style in 1893. Both have extensive plantation of rice, coffee, wheat, potatoes, vegetables and all kind of tropical fruits.
On Lake Tanganyika At M'Pala
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
The Roman catholic missionaries "the White Fathers" have two Missions on the western shore of lake Tanganyika. The first one is at M'Pala and was built in Roman style in 1885 while the second is at Baudouinville (Moba) was built in a gothic style in 1893. Both have extensive plantation of rice, coffee, wheat, potatoes, vegetables and all kind of tropical fruits.
On Lake Tanganyika The lake banks
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
Lake tanganyika is the second deepest lake in the world. It provides easy water transport for a distance of 450 miles from end to end but is subject to sudden fierce storm.
On Lake Tanganyika At M'Pala
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
The Roman catholic missionaries "the White Fathers" have two Missions on the western shore of lake Tanganyika. The first one is at M'Pala and was built in Roman style in 1885 while the second is at Baudouinville (Moba) was built in a gothic style in 1893. Both have extensive plantation of rice, coffee, wheat, potatoes, vegetables and all kind of tropical fruits.
On Lake Tanganyika At M'Pala
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
The Roman catholic missionaries "the White Fathers" have two Missions on the western shore of lake Tanganyika. The first one at M'Pala was built in Roman style in 1885 while the second at Baudouinville (Moba) was built in a gothic style in 1893. Both have extensive plantation of rice, coffee, wheat, potatoes, vegetables and all kind of tropical fruits.
On Lake Tanganyika At M'Pala
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's last journey in the Belgian Congo from March 1926 to December 1928.
The Roman catholic missionaries "the White Fathers" have two Missions on the western shore of lake Tanganyika. The first one is at M'Pala and was built in Roman style in 1885 while the second is at Baudouinville (Moba) was built in a gothic style in 1893. Both have extensive plantation of rice, coffee, wheat, potatoes, vegetables and all kind of tropical fruits.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
In Belgium Judge Gorlia's wife and daughter
Glass negative.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Halftone photomechanical print.
Judge E. Gorlia's picture of Congolese performers at the 1958 World Exposition, Brussels, Belgium.
Silver gelatin print.
Judge E. Gorlia's picture of Congolese performers at the 1958 World Exposition, Brussels, Belgium.
Silver gelatin print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's picture of a group of children attending a class during a leasure trip to South america.
Silver gelatin print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's picture of a street scenery during a leasure trip to China.
Silver gelatin print.
Title source: Archives staff; title not provided by photographer.
Judge E. Gorlia's picture of a group of young women during a leasure trip to East Africa.