WEEKLY REVIEW 311: SAMOAN INDEPENDENCE…UNITED NATIONS MISSION

Photograph taken on location in Samoa during filming by the National Film Unit (NFU) of the United Nations (UN) Mission visit in 1947. Related to ref. F768 ‘Weekly Review 311’ (1947). A delegation from the UN meet with the Paramount Chiefs of Samoa and the Fono a Faipule, among others, to determine the wishes of the people regarding independence from the New Zealand Trusteeship.

Exterior mid-shot showing four Palagi men on the [porch of the UN Mission Headquarters, Apia]. UN Mission Chairman Francis B. Sayre, seen to the right of frame, is looking towards the left of frame, possibly preparing to give a speech. In the background, [the camera person for the NFU, possibly Ivo Tisch], appears to be setting up to film the speech.

Description kindly provided by Va'aomanū Pasifika (Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington) intern, To'aga Alefosio.