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George Rodger

(Hale, England, 1908 - 1995, Smarden, England)

"Killing the Curse of Africa - Sleeping Sickness" (Senior Veterinary Inspector

April 30, 1949

Gelatin silver print

8 3/16 x 7 1/2 in. (20.8 x 19.1 cm)

Collection of the Akron Art Museum

Gift of Mark Reichman

2006.279

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Caption labels: "Killing the Curse of Africa - Sleeping Sickness: Pix by George Rodger of 'Magnum'. Antrycide, a new wonder drug saves the lives of African cattle and may be the means of bringing more beef to the tables of Britain." "Antrycide in Sudan: 22-21-7: The Senior Veterinary Inspector of Upper Nile Province, Percy Durran, opening cases of Antrycide in the field perparatory to preparing the solution.

Keywords
Africa
Documentary
Gelatin Silver
Black and White
Photography