Vogel Collection Videos

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  Home Video (Part 1)

  Amanda Furiasse, Eleni V. Angelos, and Afia Mushfika

  During his early career as a physician, Dr. Charles Vogel served at the Uganda Cancer Institute helping people presenting with severe tumors and other ailments access essential medical care. When he was not treating patients, Dr. Vogel and his colleagues had the opportunity to fully immerse themselves locally in east Africa. Within this footage, there are clips from a variety of areas he explored. He documented the herds of wild animals in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the breathtaking sight of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, and the biodiversity in Lake Naivasha. Additionally, you will see interactions with some of the local tribes, specifically the Karamajong who are located in the Northeastern part of Uganda. Not only did Dr. Vogel help the tribes medically, but he also came to understand their unique culture and way of life. He connected with the people he met along the way through activities like spear-fishing, games of rugby, and appreciating their craftsmanship as seen through artifacts in his collection.

  Overall, this footage sheds light on the humanity behind Dr. Vogel’s medicinal work gives a greater environmental and cultural understanding of the people he treated.

  Explore the journey in greater detail with our interactive StoryMap, which complements the video above by diving deeper into the featured locations, events, and insights. Click https://arcg.is/18LmyT2 to follow Dr. Vogel and his family along their journey.

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  Home Video (Part 1)

  Amanda Furiasse, Afia Mushfika, and Eleni Angelos

  During Dr. Charles Vogel’s career in oncology in Uganda, there were many safari trips in which he and his family were able to view indigenous wildlife such as elephants, zebras, and various species of antelope roaming freely in their natural habitats. As mentioned by Dr. Vogel himself, “One of the animals seldom seen was duikers, a very small forest antelope much less than half the size of our Dobermans. They were seldom seen on safari since they lived in the forest and were well camouflaged.” Furthermore, during his time off at the Uganda Cancer Institute, Dr. Vogel and his colleagues would visit safaris to gain personal insight into the variety of wild animals present from the open grasslands to the lush forests. Additionally, Dr. Vogel’s time in East Africa brought him into contact with avid fishermen, leading to a series of memorable fishing excursions, as captured in the video. Through aerial views of dense greenery and magnificent mountain ranges, viewers are able to observe the breathtaking sights seen by Dr. Vogel during his residence and explorations across East Africa.