Category Archives: Ordinary Liberians

Paul Julien in Liberia in 1932 – Part II

Posted on 19 July 2014 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

Today starts in the National Museum in Monrovia an exhibition portraying  Paul Julien and his work. Paul Julien was a Dutch photographer and amateur-anthropologist, who travelled in the interior of Liberia in 1932. He wrote many books on his travels in … Continue reading →

Posted in Alhaji Kromah, Americo-Liberians, Andrea Stultiens, Barclay, Campfires along the equator, Christy Report, Daily Observer, Dutch Eyes, Firestone, Hendruk Muller, Kampvuren langs de evenaar, Kenneth Best, Kru, League of Nations, Leopard men, Liberia, Liberian History, Monrovia, Moratorium Act, National Museum Monrovia, Netherlands Foto Museum Rotterdam, OAC, Oost Afrikaansche Compagnie, Ordinary Liberians, Paul Julien, Poro Society, President Charles King, President Charles King resignation, President Edwin Barclay, Ritual Killings, Sasstown, Slavery Scandal, Vice President Allen Yancy, Vice President Allen Yancy resignation | Leave a comment

THINK Liberia – Touching Humanity In Need of Kindness, a new web site

Posted on 27 June 2010 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

Earlier this month a new web site and related blog was added to the many sites and blogs devoted to Liberia and Liberians. On June 7, http://www.thinkliberia.com/ was launched. THINK Liberia or ‘Touching Humanity In Need of Kindness’ is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberia, Ordinary Liberians | Leave a comment

TPS and money transfer

Posted on 31 May 2010 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

The meeting between the President of perhaps the most powerful nation in the world and the President of maybe one of the weakest states on earth was historic. On May 27, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was received by President Barrack … Continue reading →

Posted in Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia, Ordinary Liberians | Leave a comment

About Liberian Olympians and the Amputee All Stars

Posted on 12 August 2008 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

Three Liberians represent Africa’s oldest republic in Beijing. They are decathlete Jangy Addy, who carried the Lone Star flag during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics on August 8, 2008, and the two runners Siraj Williams (men’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberia, Ordinary Liberians | Leave a comment

Misc news from Liberia

Posted on 16 March 2008 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

Saturday, March 15 Many more atrocities committed by witness Marzah, ordered by Charles Taylor, according to his testimony before the Special Court for Sierra Leone. Gruesome details of atrocities both in Liberia and Sierra Leone, it surpasses one’s mind. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Charles Taylor, Civil War(s) Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Gus Kouwenhoven, Liberia, Liberian Demography, Liberian Economy, Liberian History, Ordinary Liberians, Ritual Killings, Sierra Leone | Leave a comment