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A Guide to the Companhia de Diamantes de Angola Photographs

Finding aid created by Dept. Staff

University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
September 2006


Descriptive Summary
Provenance: Companhia de Diamantes de Angola.
Title: Companhia de Diamantes de Angola Photographs,
Dates: 1962
Abstract: Photographs of the Companhia de Diamantes de Angola' operations in 1962.
Extent: 1 folder; 22 photos
Identification: MS Group 112 2/5

Biographical/Historical Note

The Companhia de Diamantes de Angola or "Diamang" was established in Portuguese Angola in 1917, and at its peek was one of the top diamond producers in the world. However, after Angola gained independence from Portugal the company experienced a difficult period and later was nationalized by the Angolan government.

Scope and Content

A collection of 22 photographs of the Companhia de Diamantes de Angola printed on card stock and dated 1962. Each photograph represents various aspects of the company’s operations, and each has a descriptive caption, in Portuguese, printed on the verso.

Access or Use Restrictions

Access

Collection is open for research.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], [Title of Archival Collection], Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Acquisition Information

Acquired from Donald Abraham as part of the Donald Abraham Collection.

Contents List

Companhia de Diamantes de Angola Photographs

Folder 1 Trabalhos Mineiros- tractors used to dig ditches
Serviços de Saúde- lessons in the school for nursing
Serviços de Saúde- workers in the pharmaceutics lab in Dundo
Serviços de Saúde- staff in hospital in Dundo
Assistência ao Pessoal Nativo- native workers using “vapor” machines
Assistência ao Pessoal Nativo- attendees at the Grand Festival
Comemorações Patrióticas e do Trabalho- delivery of the national flags during the Grand Festival
Assistência ao Pessoal Nativo- parade of children for “Festa Desportiva de Andrada”
Assistência ao Pessoal Branco- swimming pool for white staff
Assistência Religiosa- first communion mass
Assistência Religiosa- bride and groom (Anastácio Augusto) posing in front of chapel during marriage, Dundo.
Actividade Agrícolo-Pecuária- new buildings used as part of agriculture and cattle breeding operations
Actividade Agrícolo-Pecuária- herd of cattle
Assistência ao Pessoal Nativo- houses for native workers in the area of Xatuca
Actividade Agrícolo-Pecuária- crops in a field
Vias de Comunicação- bridge constructed for the company on the river Luembe close to Andrada
Serviços de Saúde- Hospital center of Lucapa. New infirmaries.
Tratamento Mecânico dos Concentrados- Exterior of facility.
Trabalhos Mineiros- aerial view of the mine (eastern edge of the Luana river)
Trabalhos de Prospecção- prospecting work near the river Luachimo.
Tratamento Mecânico do Cascalho- Gravel works at Lunda mine
Trabalhos Mineiros- Equipment in the region of Luxilo.


Selected Subjects and Access Points
Companhia de Diamantes de Angola.
Diamond industry and trade -- Angola.
Diamond mines and mining -- Angola -- Pictorial works.
Diamond mines and mining -- Angola.

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