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Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Container Reference (shelfmark) EAP1042/29 Place Senegambia, Africa

1. EAP1042/29/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/29/1
Title:
Mandinka Ajami Poems by Sitookoto Dabo
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Sitookoto Daabo la Suukuwoolu. Contains a collection of several recent copies of poems by Arfang Sitookoto Dabo (1857-1971), the most famous Mandinka Ajami poet of Senegambia. The poems reflect Dabo’s curriculum vita (his initial Islamic education and subsequent pursuit of...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
8 TIFF images

2. EAP1042/29/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/29/2
Title:
Mandinka Devotional Poetry
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Mandinkakaŋ Suukuwo. The manuscript is a copy of a devotional Ajami poem written by Sitookoto Dabo (1857-1971), the most famous Mandinka Ajam poet of Senegambia. The poem praises Prophet Muḥammad and celebrates his achievements. Custodial history: The owner copied the mat...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
18 TIFF images

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