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George Rodger

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

"Killing the Curse of Africa - Sleeping Sickness" (A herd of Dinka cows)

April 30, 1949

Gelatin silver print

7 9/16 x 9 7/16 in. (19.3 x 23.9 cm)

Collection of the Akron Art Museum

Gift of Mark Reichman

2006.281

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Caption labels: "Killing the Curse of Africa - Sleeping sickness. Pix by George Rodger of 'Magum'. 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 22-19-4: A herd of Dinka cattle at Duk Faiwil"

Keywords
Gelatin Silver
Black and White
Photography
Africa
Documentary