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Young Women at Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros
Two unidentified young women pose for a portrait at Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros, a port north of São Felipe.
Young Man with Shark
A young man guts a shark that has been caught and brought back to shore. This beach is located near São Felipe on Fogo.
Young Man with Catch
A young man on the shore of Fogo holds a fresh catch over his head. It appears that he has caught a tuna and a shark.
Young Boy and Cattle
A young boy tends to cattle in a village on Maio, believed to be Calheta.
Yellow Bird of Paradise [Plant, Close Up]
A close up of the Yellow Bird of Paradise which is characterized by its yellow flower clusters and red stamen.
Yellow Bird of Paradise
This shrub is the Yellow Bird of Paradise which originated in Argentina and Uruquay. It is a durable shrub that is tolerant of extreme weather such as cold, heat and drought.
Workers in Tuna Cannery
Two unidentified workers at a tuna cannery in Tarrafal, São Nicolau.
Workers at Tuna Cannery
Workers at tuna cannery prepare a fresh catch of tuna for processing and canning.
Workers & Tuna in Cannery
Workers at a tuna cannery in Tarrafal, São Nicolau, remove the meat from tuna in preparation for canning. This cannery is believed to be the first in Cape Verde.
Worker in Tuna Cannery
An unidentified worker in a tuna cannery prepares cans before they are packed. This cannery, located in Tarrafal, São Nicolau, is believed to be the first cannery to be opened in Cape Verde.
Worker in Tuna Cannery
An unidentified employee of a tuna cannery, possibly SUCLA, in Tarrafal, São Nicolau. This is perhaps the first cannery in Cape Verde.
Wooden Fishing Boat Maintenance
Fishing boat maintenance at Porto Grande. Wooden fishing boats are brought into dry dock for repair and maintenance.
Wooden Boat in Repair
Wooden boat in dock at Mindelo. The boat is being repaired.
Wooden Boat in Repair
A wooden fishing boat is put in dry dock for repair in Mindelo.
Wooden Boat
Repairing a wooden fishing boat in Mindelo.
Women at Vila do Maio
Two unidentified women pose for a photograph outside of Vila do Maio, the main settlement on the island of the same name. The appear to be traveling the same road that appears in the slides titled, "Dirt Road at Vila do Maio."
Woman with Loom
A woman works on a loom in a home in Calheta, a village on the western coast of Maio.
Woman Transporting Goods
An unidentified woman transports goods by balancing them on her head. She is on a shore near Calheta, a small village on Maio.
Woman at A Farewell Party
An unidentified woman poses for a portrait at a 'despedida,' that is, a farewell party for someone leaving Cape Verde.
Wind-Powered Well in Arid Interior of Boa Vista (5 of 5)
The bottom of a deep wind-powered well that provides vital water resources to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
Wind-Powered Well in Arid Interior of Boa Vista (4 of 5)
Two children walk up the stairs from the well with a container, presumably filled with water.
The well provides a vital water resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
The well provides a vital water resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
Wind-Powered Well in Arid Interior of Boa Vista (3 of 5)
A woman places a pail full of water atop her head after retrieving the water from the wind-powered well.
The well provides a vital resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
The well provides a vital resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
Wind-Powered Well in Arid Interior of Boa Vista (2 of 5)
Six children climb upon the base of a windmill that supplies power to a well in Boa Vista.
The well provides a vital water resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
The well provides a vital water resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
Wind-Powered Well in Arid Interior of Boa Vista (1 of 5)
A handful of people stand at the base of a wind-powered well. The well provides a vital water resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
White Sand Near Vila do Maio
A view of Vila do Maio across the white sands of a nearby beach. This view shows how flat and dry the island is. It has been called the "forgotten island," and it's principle resource is salt, which was heavy mined and exported from the 16th to the…
White Church in Village
A large white church in a village, believed to be Calheta, a coastal village on Maio. An unidentified woman standing to the left provides a sense of scale.
Westbound road towards Paùl
This coastal road to Paùl heading west is cut into the mountains. The mountains descend steeply into the ocean. The single-track road is paved with dirt.
Weekend House of Doutor Adriano
The scene here is a very distant view of the weekend house of "Doutor Adriano," a well known teacher (?) at the high school in Mindelo. At the time of this slide, this house was owned by David Baxter. It is now owned by Lee and Maria Detwiler.
Waterfront Activity at Vila do Maio
This photograph of the shoreline at Vila do Maio shows a variety of waterfront activity. In the foreground small fishing vessels are stored on the beach while larger ships can be seen just off the shore of the island. To the far right some people…
Warehouse Scene at Porto Grande
Scene at a warehouse in Porto Grande. Goods are loaded onto a truck, either to be moved to a ship or delivered locally.
Warehouse at Porto Grande
Scene at a Porto Grande warehouse. Goods are taken from storage and loaded onto a truck to be either shipped out or delivered locally.
Volcanic rock inlet along the road to Paùl
A rocky inlet pictured from above. It is taken at a distance from the road to Paùl and a lone fisherman is seen. It dramatizes the steep and dramatic drop just at the edge of the road. Volcanic rock juts out into the water from the coast.
Visiting Praia Curralinho (1 of 2)
View of Praia Curralinho in 1988.
Visiting Praia Curralinho (1 of 2)
View of Praia Curralinho in 1988.
Villagers and Livestock Near the Short
Villagers and livestock attend to duties near the shore. This photo is believed to be taken at or near the village Calheta.
Village Square
A village square in Vila do Maio. This view looks across the opposite direction of the slide, "Getting Water in Vila do Maio." The water source is in the foreground at the left of the frame.
Village Residents and Pickup Truck
Villagers in a pickup truck. The exact location of this photograph is unknown but is believed to be taken in the village Calheta.
Village on road to Paùl
Small village on the road to Paùl where the terrain is recommended to be traversed by a 4 wheel drive vehicle. Possibly a farm to the left, here you can see a great example of the sheer cliffs that make up the landscape of this area. The road…
Village of the mountains
Another example of terraced landscapes. The terracing is a means of soil conservation since the island has relatively low rainfall. Clothes are spread out on rocks to dry.
Village of João Galego
The village of João Galego lies in the desert, mountainous region on the island of Boa Vista. Even though there is little annual precipitation, the village manages a handful of farmlands that provide it with some food products. However, since the…
Village Life in Calheta
Children and livestock mingle near this watersource in a village, believed to be Calheta. This shady street is lined with stone and concrete houses and cobblestone roads that are distinct to many Cape Verdean villages.
Village in Hinterland
A picturesque landscape photograph of São Nicolau's hinterland. The village may be Fajã de Cima, a small settlement in the northwest interior of the island.
Village by the sea
A cluster of houses set against the coast of Santo Antão. The rugged coastline of Paùl is quite striking with its mountains descending to the sea. Palm trees are also visible around the village.
Village Architecture (3 of 3)
A boy stands across the road from a well-preserved and intriguing building among debris, adjacent to a village in Boa Vista.
Village Architecture (2 of 3)
A well-preserved and intriguing building among debris, adjacent to a village in Boa Vista.
Village Architecture (1 of 3)
A well-preserved and intriguing building among debris, adjacent to a village in Boa Vista.
Vila Ribeira Grande
Ribeira Grande, known locally as Povoação, is a town between the Atlantic Ocean and the cliffs that is known for it's cobblestone streets. It is the commercially center of the otherwise agricultural region of the island. Here Baxter shows an elevated…
Vila do Maio; Low Altitude Aerial View (2 of 2)
An aerial view of Vila do Maio taken from a low altitude taking during an air approach to the island. This photograph is centered around a 19th century Baroque church that was completed in 1892.
Vila do Maio; Low Altitude Aerial View (1 of 2)
An aerial view of Vila do Maio taken from a low altitude taking during an air approach to the island.
Vila do Maio, Near Baroque Cathedral
A view from the center of Vila do Maio. At the right of the frame is the Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Luz (Our Lady of Light). Cobblestone streets are predominant in this coastal village.