Home Video (Part 1)
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Description
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.
Publication Date
Spring 4-18-2025
Disciplines
Africana Studies | African History | African Languages and Societies | Arts and Humanities | Digital Humanities | Medical Humanities | Museum Studies
Recommended Citation
Furiasse, Amanda; Angelos, Eleni V.; and Mushfika, Afia, "Home Video (Part 1)" (2025). Vogel Collection Videos. 1.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/vogel_videos/1