IDNO

P.99644.ACH2

Description

Elevated view of St. Andrews Kirk, Georgetown, with the Parliament Buildings in the background.

Place

S America; Guyana; Near Georgetown; Demerara

Cultural Affliation

Named Person

Photographer

None

Collector / Expedition

?Haddon, Alfred Cort

Date

1880 - 1910

Collection Name

?Unmounted Haddon Collection

Source

?Haddon, Alfred Cort (Dr)

Format

Album Print Black & White

Primary Documentation

Other Information

P.99643 to P.99673 are in A.173. The album was formerly kept in paper archive envelope WO6/1/12; Box 174. It has now been transferred to the photo archive.

Context: St. Andrews Kirk is the oldest building continually in use for religious purposes. The Dutch Reformed congregation laid its foundations in 1811. However, due to financial difficulties it was acquired by Scottish Presbyterians and was formally opened for service on 28 February 1818. [Source: Historic Stabroek, www.nationaltrust.gov.gy/historicstabroek.html, JD 1/5/2007]

Source: A stamp inside the album mentions it to be a Haddon gift.

This album has been catalogued with the support of the Getty Grant Fund. [S. Guha 17/11/2004]