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Stubbs, R.
1963
84
Asian Trip
Karachi
Jan. 20 Day spent in picture taking, both movies and stills. Went out with movie ticketer,
the young lawyer and a driver from the Asia Foundation in a microbus (Volkswagen).
Excellent for photography because front wind-
shield could be lifted and I could shoot
out the front with nothing to obstruct the
view. Jim Otefield turned our car and
driver (at no cost) for the day.
Went first to the railroad station. Photographed
people getting off the train. Many types and
great variety of dress. People seen carrying
suitcases, bed clothing, etc. on top their
heads. Finally a policeman sent us on
our way, saying the station master
objected.
We then went to the docks where I got
shots of sailboats. It was Sunday and
people were taking rides for pleasure. After
leaving Monte said with a grin, that
it was a restricted area.
Went to a place called Dhoib Ghat
where hundreds of native men and
women were washing clothing. The site
is along a broad water course surrounded
by sand lands. A strip of green follows
the stream and a crazy quilt of sheets, etc.
white, red and all colors was spread