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1959

  • The Official opening of the Botany Building, Makerere University, Kampala uganda in September 1959
    Opening of the Botany Building
  • A picture of Livingstone Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda from an earlier period. In the background is the New Mulago Hospital Complex
    Livingstone Hall (Stone) opens its doors
  • The Earl of Perth and Minister of State for Colonial Affairs (1957-62) Mr. J.D. Drummond arrives at Entebbe on 11th April 1959 during his tour of Uganda and Kenya
    The Earl of Perth J.D. Drummond visits Makerere
  • Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother then Chancellor University of London makes her way into the Agriculture quadrangle to preside over the Graduation Ceremony at Makerere Univeristy, Kampala Uganda, 20th February 1959
    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother...
  • Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother is received by The Chancellor, Principal Sir Bernard de Bunsen and Colonial Administration Staff at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda on 20th February 1959
    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother...

1958

  • Governor of Uganda, Sir Fredrick Crawford (R) performs the function marking the official opening of the Faculty of Agriculture Building on 13th March 1958, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Governor Crawford opens Faculty of Agriculture...

1957

  • A picture of University Hall taken in the early 1960s at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    University Hall (UH) opens its doors
  • Sir Fredrick Crawford, K.C.M.G, O.B.E, on arrival at Entebbe Airport on 26th February 1957, shaking hands with Mr. C.H. Bird, Minister of Commerce and Works. To the right of Mr. Bird are C.H. Haetwell, Chief Secretary, and Mr. R.L.E. Dreshfield, Attorney-General. Also in the picture are Mr. A.K. Kironde, Asst. Minister of Social Services, and Mrs. Kironde.
    Sir Fredrick Crawford appointed Governor of Uganda
  • Governor of Uganda Sir Andrew Cohen (L) and Mr. Leslie Hor Belisha (2nd R) at an earlier event on 11th August 1952
    Departure of Governor Sir Andrew Cohen

1954

  • Sir Keith Hancock's Committee during their visit to the Uganda Protectorate on 14th September 1954
    The Hancock Committee of 1954
  • Nkrumah Hall, a male residents' Hall at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Nkrumah Hall (New Hall) opens its doors
  • His Highness Sultan Sayyid Sir Khalifa II bin Harub, Sultan of Zanzibar accompanied by Princess Sayyida Matuka bint Hamud Al-Busaid tour the Makerere University Mosque during the Sultan's visit on 30th April 1954.
    H.H. Sultan of Zanzibar visits Makerere University

1953

  • Mary Stuart Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda in 1959
    Mary Stuart Hall opens its doors

1952

  • Northcote Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda in 1952
    Northcote Hall opens its doors

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