C.J. Skead Photograph Collection

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Title
C.J. Skead Photograph Collection
Creator
Skead, C. J. (Cuthbert John)
Description
The Jack (Cuthbert John) Skead Collection comprises a substantial body of photographic material that documents the natural environments, vegetation types, and ecological habitats of the Eastern Cape and the wider southern African region. The photographs—taken over several decades—capture landscapes, plant communities, wetlands, forests, grasslands, and other habitat formations that were central to Skead’s extensive research interests. Many images also document environmental change, land use patterns, and field sites associated with his ornithological and botanical studies.

The collection provides a valuable visual record for researchers working in the fields of environmental history, ecology, biogeography, conservation, and Eastern Cape natural heritage. The photographs complement Skead’s published and unpublished work held at Cory Library, including field notes, correspondence, and research manuscripts.
Language
English
Provenance
Materials received from the Skead Family.
Type
Collection
Genre
Photographs
Subject
South Africa--Addo Elephant National Park
Addo Elephant National Park (South Africa)
Natual history -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
Vegetation -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
Habitats -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
Ecology -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
Landscape photography -- South Africa
Photograph collections
Environmental change -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
Biogeography -- South Africa
Eastern Cape (South Africa) -- Photographs
Albany District (South Africa) -- Photographs
Skead, C. J. (Cuthbert John), 1912–2006

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  • Mimusops (Shrope)
    Caption: "Tall Mimusops (Shrope) behind Marina Glen, East London. March 1960."
  • Mimusops (Shrope)
    Caption: "Group of Mimusops (Shrope) behind Marina Glen, East London. March 1960."
  • Ironwood
    Caption: "Old bridge over Evelyn Valley stream in Pine Forest, King Williams Town. Nov. 1957. Made of Black Ironwood. Still going strong after about 60 years."
  • Knobwood
    Caption: "Fagara capensis. Hogsback Forest. Oct. 1959."
  • Sideroxylon inerme - White Milkwood
    Caption "White Milkwoods at de Hoop, Bredasdorp. Sept. 1961."
  • Halleria
    Caption: "Halleria lucida growing alone in open. Madem dam. King Wms Town. Sept. 1962. In full flower."