H.R. Stimson Collection

Item set

Title
H.R. Stimson Collection
Alternative Title
Stimson Collection
Creator
H.R. Stimson (collector)
Description
The H.R. Stimson Collection comprises 32 photographic albums and images, preserved by the Cory Library for Humanities Research at Rhodes University. The material largely documents the experiences of Indian Army units and press contingents in the Middle East and Europe during and immediately after World War II (circa 1945). Photographs depict Indian infantry troops in action and in camp, as well as key personnel, including commanding officers and press delegates, and scenes from regions such as Iraq, Palestine, Italy, and Egypt. Subjects include military life on the move, engagements with local populations, interactions with senior commanders, logistical moments such as customs and convoy movements, and the social dynamics of multi-national forces at the end of the war.

This collection provides valuable visual documentation of India's military contributions during the Second World War, colonial and wartime mobility, and the cross-cultural dimensions of Allied operations in West Asia and Southern Europe. It is a valuable resource for scholars in military history, South Asian studies, World War II history, photographic history, and the study of colonial-era visual archives.
Date Issued
1945 (approx.)
Language
English
Provenance
Donated to Cory Library for Humanities Research by H.R. Stimson
Type
Collection
Genre
Photographs
Military Photography
Wartime Visual Records
Format
Digital images (scans of original photographic albums)
Spatial Coverage
Iraq; Palestine; Italy; Egypt; Middle East; Europe
Temporal Coverage
World War II era (1945)
Extent
32 photographic items

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  • After the luncheon given by Iraq press - Iraq
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • At the CGH - Baghdad
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • At the training centre - Abbasia
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • Durga Dass with 1st Indore Infantry - Iraq
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • Examining guns captured in the western dessert - Cairo
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • Examining tank armaments - Tripoli
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • In the British embassy with Lord Killearn
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • In the Canal area near Ismailia
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • Lunch with the Punjab Regt - Palestine
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • Meeting an IPR recording section - Tripoli
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • Meeting with LT Gen Mark Clark - Italy
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • Mena Camp, Cairo
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • Mr Koishore talks with Mahratta soldiers in Italy
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • On Ashar ferry - Iraq
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • Party of Mahratta sepoys - Italy
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • Punjab Regt OC points out enemy positions - Italy
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • Ration lunch on way to visit an Indian division - Italy
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • Start of convoy for 10 Indian division front
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • Tea with GOC-in-C, Paiforce - Iraq
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • The antique dealers house - Damascus
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • The Iraq pree luncheon - Baghdad
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • Through the customs house en route to Haifa
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • Visit to an army commanders HQ - Italy
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • Visit to General Mark Clark - Italy
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.
  • With a Mahratta regiment - Italy
    Photographic album : containing photographs of Indian troops and members of an Indian press contingent, taken in the Middle East (including Iraq) and Italy during World War II, taken during a tour by a contingent of Indian Press correspondents, 1945, photographer unknown.