A collection of papers relating to Otto and Elizabeth Samson including: correspondence between Otto and Elizabeth and correspondence from various people offering condolences to Elizabeth following Otto's death; memorabilia relating to Otto Samson including material relating to his time in Germany; documentation relating to loans or donations of materials to museums; and photographs of school sports days and architecture and urban settings.
Otto and Elizabeth Samson papers
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Photograph of 'C.I.A. (Government) inspection of ''Sticky bombs''
Kagara, digging mud
35mm slide: Weaving
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