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New Caledonia, Isle of Nou, House of Detention, from La Depeche Coloniale
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New Caledonia, Isle of Nou, House of Detention, from La Depeche Coloniale
661452 New Caledonia, Isle of Nou, House of Detention, from La Depeche Coloniale, 1903 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nouvelle Caledonie, ile de Nou, maison de detention; Nouvelle-Caledonie; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22411496
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Archipelago Caledonian Cell Cells Confinement Deportation Detention Guard Guards Imprisonment Isle Jail Melanesia Melanesian New Caledonia Overseas Department Pacific Ocean Penal Colony Penitentiary Post Prison Territory Warder Warders Punishment
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This photograph captures the House of Detention on the Isle of Nou in New Caledonia, a French territory located in the Pacific Ocean. Taken by an anonymous French photographer in 1903, this image offers a glimpse into the harsh reality of imprisonment during that time. The photo showcases the imposing building surrounded by guards and warders, highlighting its role as a penal colony for deportation. The house's architectural details are visible, emphasizing its significance as a place of confinement and punishment. New Caledonia is known for its rich Melanesian culture, making it all the more intriguing to see how colonial powers exercised control over this archipelago through institutions like this detention center. The cells within the house remain unseen but serve as reminders of the isolation experienced by those imprisoned there. This historical print from La Depeche Coloniale provides valuable insight into New Caledonia's past as an overseas department and penal colony. It serves as a reminder of both human resilience and struggle against oppressive systems. Displayed in private collections today, this photograph stands as a testament to French colonial history while also shedding light on issues such as imperialism, incarceration practices, and cultural clashes between colonizers and indigenous populations.
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