Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
The Abacos in the Bahamas are known for their tradition of building boats by hand with Man of War Cay being known as Abacos’ boat-building center. The Abacos’ crest also features a sail boat. This image features palm thatch roofed pavilions. Under one of the pavilions, three men view a boat under construction. The ground is covered with wood shavings and piles of wood. During February of 1957, this group of people travelled on the boat “Isabella” to many of the smaller islands of the Abacos, including Green Turtle Cay, Great Guana Cay, Allen Cay, and Grand Cay. Slide labeled Manowar Feb '57.
Bahamas -- North America -- Man of War Cay, Abaco
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