1961 Press Photo Dr. Lodia Van Den Berghe, professor of tropical medicine Tulane

A visiting professor at Tulane university medical school who has lived for 30 years in the Congo today was optimistic about the future of the African continent in spite of the past year of turmoil. Doctor Lodia Van Den Berghe, a tall, distinguished professor of tropical medicine, spoke with affection and hope of the future of the African nations.

Photo is dated 1961.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.