Archive guide to the German Colonial Past

Placement of memorial plaques for fallen China and Africa warriors in the churches

S 458
File
1910, 1915-1916

Part of Regional Church Archive Wolfenbüttel

Obligation to obtain permission to place commemorative plaques for fallen persons in the church Note: Another copy of the appeal for donations is in a parish archive.

In: S-Files

Recruitment for the police force Togos, 1913

127696
File
1913

Part of Süddeutsche Zeitung Photo

The photo from 1913 in the German colony of Togo shows the recruit recruitment for the local police force working under German command in the capital Lome. The German police officers in white suits, separated from the natives by an elevated pedest...

In: Süddeutsche Zeitung Photo >> Fotosammlung

Warrior of Samoa, ca. 1900

132491
File
1900

Part of Süddeutsche Zeitung Photo

Samoan warrior with headdress. In his hands he holds a head knife. / Photographer: Scherl

In: Süddeutsche Zeitung Photo >> Fotosammlung

Samoaner, 1903

140078
File
1903

Part of Süddeutsche Zeitung Photo

For the photographer, Samoan warriors show how to use their head knives in battle / Photographer: Scherl

In: Süddeutsche Zeitung Photo >> Fotosammlung

N-03c-12 Warrior-war survivors foundations

N-03c-12
Class

Part of City Archive Solingen (Archivtektonik)

In: City Archive Solingen (Archivtektonik) >> 2nd archives of urban provenance (from 1808/1815) >> 2.1 Files of the towns and municipalities of Burg (until 1975), Dorp (until 1889), Gräfrath, Höhscheid, Ohligs, Solingen and Wald (until 1929) >> Höhscheid (1808-1929) >> H Höhscheid 1808-1929 (inventory)

Warrior-war survivors foundations

Stadtarchiv Solingen, 3220
File
1914-1917

Part of City Archive Solingen (Archivtektonik)

Contains: (spec.) Colonial warrior thanks

In: City Archive Solingen (Archivtektonik) >> 2nd archives of urban provenance (from 1808/1815) >> 2.1 Files of the towns and municipalities of Burg (until 1975), Dorp (until 1889), Gräfrath, Höhscheid, Ohligs, Solingen and Wald (until 1929) >> Höhscheid (1808-1929) >> H Höhscheid 1808-1929 (inventory) >> N-03c-12 Warrior-war survivors foundations

Askaris during the First World War in D e u t s c h - O s t a f r i k a

3707
File
1914-1918

Part of Süddeutsche Zeitung Photo

Two warriors from the Ruga Ruga tribe are employed as local auxiliary soldiers (so-called Askaris) of the German Schutztruppe in D e u t s c h - O s t a f r i k a . / Photographer: Scherl

In: Süddeutsche Zeitung Photo >> Fotosammlung

In the Masaisteppe

ALMW_II._BA_A1_1374
Item
1929-1940

Part of Evangelical Lutheran Mission Leipzig

Photographer: Nüßler?. Phototype: Photo. Format: 10,9 X 8,3 Description: Steppe landscape, Maasai women sitting in circle, left 1 warrior with spear sitting, 1 wide. Person (African, European class).

In: Picture archive >> Album 1 negatives of Fritz Nüßler and Paul Schwär

Leipziger Missionswerk

Dschagga warrior with spear, sword, shield and club

ALMW_II._BA_A10_16(135)
Item
1909-1914

Part of Evangelical Lutheran Mission Leipzig

Photographer: Hohlfeld?. Phototype: Photo. Format: 16,5 X 11,0. Description: Full body shot, headdress (frame of feathers). Reference: flat film negative and cardboard no. 189 in negative box.

In: Picture archive >> Album 10

Leipziger Missionswerk

War dance at Mareale in Marangu

ALMW_II._BA_A11_225
Item
1901-1910

Part of Evangelical Lutheran Mission Leipzig

Photographer: Schanz?. Phototype: Photo. Format: 10,5 X 7,6. Description: dance. Men with swords and shields, spectators (wrapped in cloths, 1 in uniform). Reference: Cf. Alb. 11, No. 338 (10.5 X 7.5).

In: Picture archive >> Album 11

Leipziger Missionswerk

Masai Warrior

ALMW_II._BA_A15_20
Item
1931-1940

Part of Evangelical Lutheran Mission Leipzig

Phototype: Photo. Format: 5,8 X 8,6. Description: Profile, house (roof of plant fibers, rectangular) and forest i. Background.

In: Picture archive >> Album 15 Erika Stoß, with text

Leipziger Missionswerk

untitled, Maasai at the dance

ALMW_II._BA_A16_10
Item
1907-1930

Part of Evangelical Lutheran Mission Leipzig

Photographer: Mrs. or Mr. Blumer?. Phototype: Photo. Format: 11,4 X 8,7. Description: Warrior with spears, shields, headdress (lion's mane), on the right 1 African with cap.

In: Picture archive >> Album 16 Legacy Leonhard Blumer

Leipziger Missionswerk

untitled, Maasai warrior (or Arusha) with spear and shield

ALMW_II._BA_A16_12
Item
1907-1930

Part of Evangelical Lutheran Mission Leipzig

Photographer: Mrs. or Mr. Blumer. Phototype: Photo. Format: 8,5 X 11,6. Description: Profile, also with sword and stick.

In: Picture archive >> Album 16 Legacy Leonhard Blumer

Leipziger Missionswerk

untitled, Maasai or Arushak warrior

ALMW_II._BA_A16_13
Item
1907-1930

Part of Evangelical Lutheran Mission Leipzig

Photographer: Mrs. or Mr. Blumer?. Phototype: Photo. Format: 8,4 X 11,3. Description: Close-up upper body.

In: Picture archive >> Album 16 Legacy Leonhard Blumer

Leipziger Missionswerk

Masai warriors from the steppe with their chief in Arusha, 27 January 1911

ALMW_II._BA_A19_283
Item
ohne Datum

Part of Evangelical Lutheran Mission Leipzig

Photographer: Blumer?. Phototype: Photo. Format: 13,8 X 8,8 Description: 20 warriors set up in a row with shield, spear and headdress, in front an African with European clothes and fez.