The Semliki River at Ishango, Virunga National Park, Congo (Democratic Republic)

Object Details

Local Numbers: EENG-I-14, 21.
General: Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note: Typed index card reads, "U 3 Zai. Zaire. Virunga Natl. Park. Semliki River, leaving Lake Idi Amin (Edward) at Ishango escarpment. 4/1970. EE. neg.no. I-14, 21." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.

See more items in: Eliot Elisofon Field collection; Eliot Elisofon Field collection / Congo (Democratic Republic) / EENG / 1970

Archival Repository: Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

Type: Archival materials; Negatives (photographic); Black-and-white negatives; Negatives

Collection Citation: Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Collection Rights: Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. Where noted, some images remain under the copyright of Life/Shutterstock. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Scope and Contents: "The eastern half of Lake Edward is surrounded by the Rwenzori National Park of Uganda. The western half, including the outflowing Semliki River, is encompassed by the Parc National de Zaire (Virunga National Park). The amount of water flowing through the lake, exclusive of evaporation, can be seen at the outflow via the Semliki River at Ishango in the northwest which is 30-40 m wide. The water leaves the lake as a rapid and turbulent stream about 3 m deep over rocks and boulders." This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.

Collection Restrictions: Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.