Archives: Through Her Eyes
Histories of African women told through archival photographs from the McMillan library collection.
McMillan Memorial Library before the destinctive lion sculptures were erected by Book BunkBook Bunk
McMillan Memorial Library Archive
Though traditional archives often neglect women's stories, the McMillan Memorial Library preserves a wealth of photos capturing women's experiences.
See a glimpse of women in the McMillan Memorial library archive below:
Mother using ancient mortar and pestle by Book BunkBook Bunk
The photographs in the archive, while lacking further context to determine their exact origins or the backgrounds of the women depicted, offer a rare glimpse into the past, capturing moments of everyday life, fashion and cultural expressions from an unspecified era and location.
McMillan Memorial Library glass negative archive by Book BunkBook Bunk
Two Maasai women adorned in traditional jewelry and attire, standing proudly in the arid landscape.
McMillan Memorial Library photo archive by Book BunkBook Bunk
Woman carrying load on her back using a strap on her head.
Woman carrying load on head by Book BunkBook Bunk
A woman carrying a bundle on her head walks past a building in a rural mountainous area, captured in the early 20th century.
Woman in floral dress by Book BunkBook Bunk
Woman in floral dress and head wrap looking directly at the photographer.
Two women looking off in the distance by Book BunkBook Bunk
Two women sat on the ground looking off into the distance.
Traditional homestead by Book BunkBook Bunk
Woman seated on rooftop, surrounded by pots and baskets.
Mortar and pestle by Book BunkBook Bunk
Woman using a mortar and pestle, with two men looking on in the background.
Smiling woman by Book BunkBook Bunk
Smiling woman in traditional clothing and distinct hairstyle.
