ABSTRACT

Based on archives long assumed lost, this article tries to provide an insight into the organization of the (Belgian) Congo Museum in Tervuren between 1898 and 1910. Who was in charge of the museum and the scientific institute and how was the division of labour between staff members organized? Answers to these questions are telling of the authority of Leopold II but also reveal the fairly unknown power struggles between staff of the Congo Free State administration. Collaboration and bureaucracy resulted in (un)realized exhibitions, (un)published scientific work, (un)accepted resignations and secret nicknames.

中文翻译：

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刚果博物馆（1898-1910）：关于合作、冲突、官僚主义和不道德

摘要

基于长期被认为已丢失的档案，本文试图深入了解 1898 年至 1910 年间位于 Tervuren 的（比利时）刚果博物馆的组织。谁负责博物馆和科学研究所，以及它们之间的分工如何工作人员组织？这些问题的答案说明了利奥波德二世的权威，但也揭示了刚果自由州政府工作人员之间相当不为人知的权力斗争。合作和官僚主义导致了（未）实现的展览、（未）发表的科学作品、（未）接受的辞职和秘密昵称。