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Donors to Hospital Batista de Sousa (2 of 4)
Left to right: Dr. Fernandes, Head Nurse (unidentified), David Baxter, and Hospital Aid (unidentified).
These individuals, through the help of St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, were able to effect a gift transfer of sterile used hospital bed…
These individuals, through the help of St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, were able to effect a gift transfer of sterile used hospital bed…
Donors to Hospital Batista de Sousa (1 of 4)
Left to right: Dr. Fernandes, Head Nurse (unidentified), David Baxter, and Hospital Aid (unidentified).
These individuals, through the help of St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, were able to effect a gift transfer of sterile used hospital bed…
These individuals, through the help of St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, were able to effect a gift transfer of sterile used hospital bed…
Hospital Batista de Sousa
An addition to Hospital Batista de Sousa is photographed during construction.
Two Girls, Calheta
Two young girls near a home in Calheta. The girl on the right appears to be re-using a toothpaste box to collect rocks or shells (unknown).
Two Men and a Donkey, Calheta
Two unidentified men, one seen in a previous image at the same location (see "Man on Donkey, Smoking, CV-89-078) pose for a photograph in what is believed to be the fishing village Calheta.
Man on Donkey, Smoking
An unidentified man removes his hat for a photograph. He is posed in the same location as David Baxter (see: David Baxter, CV-89-077) and is perhaps the photographer who took that photo. It is also possible he was Baxter's guide during his visit to…
David Baxter
A photo of David Baxter on a donkey used for transportation. This photo is believed to be taken in Calheta, a small village just 3 km north of Vila do Maio.
Man with a Donkey
A man rides a donkey in the coastal village of Calheta, a small fishing village about a mile north of Vila do Maio, the main settlement on the island.
Woman with Loom
A woman works on a loom in a home in Calheta, a village on the western coast of Maio.
Man with Child (2 of 2)
An unidentified man sits with a child by a stone house with a thatched roof. This picture is believed to be taken in Calheta, a small coastal village on Maio.
Man with Child (1 of 2)
An unidentified man sits with a child by a stone house with a thatched roof. This picture is believed to be taken in Calheta, a small coastal village on Maio.
Calheta Residents
Residents of a village in, what is believed to be, Calheta, a small, coastal village. The streets are lined with homes, many of which are concrete but some are older stone houses.
Contrasting Building Styles in Village
This photo shows two contrasting, adjacent houses. A modern, concrete home with bright colors to the right and a stone house with a thatched roof at left. The streets are cobblestone. This photo is believed to be taken in Calheta.
Stone House in Calheta
An example of a stone house with a thatched roof in the coastal village Calheta.
Young Boy and Cattle
A young boy tends to cattle in a village on Maio, believed to be Calheta.
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.
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.
Shady Street in Calheta
A shady cobblestone street in Calheta is lined on both sides by stone houses. Calheta is a small coastal village on Maio.
Couple on Beach
An older couple, unidentified, poses for a photograph by the shore on Maio. This photo is believed to be taken near Calheta, a small coastal village.
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.
Cattle and Children on Beach
Believed to be taken near Calheta, a small village on Maio. This photo shows lifestock and children lounging on the shore along with some small fishing boats that have been dragged to shore.
Fishermen and Small Craft
A fishing boat near the shore of Maio. This photo is believed to be taken from somewhere near Calheta.
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.
Main Road in Calheta
A dusty street in the small village of Calheta.
Calheta
A view of a village, believed to be Calheta located a few miles north of Vila do Maio.
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.
Church on Maio
A church on Maio. Unfortunately the exact location is not known but it is believed to be in the village Calheta.
Salt Pans Outside Vila do Maio (6 of 6)
Piles of salt arranged near a salt pan on Maio. A woman transports some using a container balanced on her head.
These large salt pans, or salinas, located near Vila do Maio, were the islands main source of income for centuries. Salt from these…
These large salt pans, or salinas, located near Vila do Maio, were the islands main source of income for centuries. Salt from these…
Salt Pans Outside Vila do Maio (5 of 6)
Piles of salt arranged near a salt pan on Maio. A woman transports some using a container balanced on her head.
These large salt pans, or salinas, located near Vila do Maio, were the islands main source of income for centuries. Salt from these…
These large salt pans, or salinas, located near Vila do Maio, were the islands main source of income for centuries. Salt from these…
Salt Pans Outside Vila do Maio (4 of 6)
These large salt pans, or salinas, located near Vila do Maio, were the islands main source of income for centuries. Salt from these pans was transported to an English port where it was then shipped to various countries around the world. The business…
Salt Pans Outside Vila do Maio (3 of 6)
These large salt pans, or salinas, located near Vila do Maio, were the islands main source of income for centuries. Salt from these pans was transported to an English port where it was then shipped to various countries around the world. The business…
Salt Pans Outside Vila do Maio (2 of 6)
A pile of salt mined from salt pans located near Vila do Maio. The salinas were the islands main source of income for centuries. Salt from these pans was transported to an English port where it was then shipped to various countries around the world.…
Salt Pans Outside Vila do Maio (1 of 6)
These large salt pans, or salinas, located near Vila do Maio, were the islands main source of income for centuries. Salt from these pans was transported to an English port where it was then shipped to various countries around the world. The business…
Man at ENAPOR
A man poses outside an ENAPOR, the Cape Verdean port authority. This location is on Maio. ENAPOR is a government organization in Cape Verde that charges for handling, storage and delivery of goods at ports.
Unidentified Woman, Indoors, Vila do Maio, with Concert Poster
An unidentified woman poses, perhaps in a home, by a hanging print of American musician Bruce Springsteen.
Unidentified Woman, Indoors, Vila do Maio
An unidentified woman is photographed in an unknown location, perhaps a home, by a print of American musician Bruce Springsteen.
Mother and Children, Vila do Maio
This photo is believed to be of a mother and three of her children in Vila do Maio. The woman in this photo, unidentified, is also seen in a photo with David Baxter (see: David Baxter and Unidentified Woman, CV-89-043).
David Baxter and Unidentified Woman
David Baxter and an unidentified woman pose for a photo in Vila do Maio. Because of the wall behind them, this photo may have been taken at an 18th century fort that is located on the edge of the village.
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This photo has been cropped from it's…
Group of Children, Vila do Maio
A group of young children happily poses for this portrait taken in Vila do Maio.
Boys at Vila do Maio
Three unidentified boys pose for a photo in Vila do Maio.
Children of Vila do Maio
An unidentified woman poses with a group of boys in Vila do Maio.
Cannons at Old Fort
The remains of an 18th century fort, including rusted, ancient cannons facing the Atlantic Ocean, is located just outside of Vila do Maio.
Sunset on the Water
Boaters off shore from Maio are silhouetted against a sunset by Vila do Maio.
18th Century Fort
Area around an 18th century fort just on the outskirts of Vila do Maio.
New Construction
A new construction. possibly a school, designed by a German geologist/engineer, Matias Heine. He is well known as a foreigner who tried to help Cape Verde, mainly in Boa Vista an Maio. These structures are literally "concretized" in a traditional…
Road Leading to Cathedral
A cobblestone road leads up a steep hill to the Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Luz (Our Lady of Light).
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.
Large Building at Vila do Maio
A large building of unknown importance sits brightly against a clear sky in Vila do Maio. It is located next to the Nossa Senhora da Luz cathedral, and may perhaps be associated with it in some way. The terra-cotta roof and cobblestone roads are…
Altar at Nossa Senhora da Luz
The altar at Nossa Senhora da Luz, a 19th century Baroque style church in Vila do Maio.
Church Interior
Interior of church, Nossa Senhora da Luz, at Vila do Maio. This building was completed in 1872. In the center of the photo is a statue of the church's namesake, Nossa Senhora da Luz (our Lady of Light).