Spencer Collection: 1: A Nursing Career in Nigeria 1950s-60s

This film is held by the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum (ID: 2002/004/030).

Synopsis

Film taken in northern Nigeria including impressions of the people and their lifestyle, and more specific shots relating to Ms Spencer's nursing work with mothers, children and babies.

Production / Donor Details: Mrs Spencer was born in 1924. She travelled and worked as a Senior Health Sister in Northern Nigeria 1953-65, and in Sarawak 1965-67. She returned to Nigeria to work as a Matron during the Biafran War 1967-69.

 

Titles

  • Spencer Collection: 1: A Nursing Career in Nigeria 1950s-60s (Archive)
Series Title:
Spencer Collection
 

Technical Data

Year:
1950
Film Gauge (Format):
VHS 8mm
Sound:
Mute
 

Production Credits

Production Details
See synopsis