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91. EAP609/20/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/20/3
Title:
Ceylon Observer 1928 Letter
Scope & Content:
A fragment of a letter of reference, written in 1928. Due to its condition cannot be read in full and the name of author unclear. Physical characteristics of original material: Very fragile condition, pasted and then laminated.The bottom of the letter is missing, sections in the middle are also...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1928
Extent:
1 TIFF image

92. EAP609/20/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/20/4
Title:
Ceylon Observer 1922 Letter
Scope & Content:
Letter of reference certifying that M. Hassim (M. H. N. Emran’s maternal grandfather) was employed at the Ceylon Observer in 1922. Physical characteristics of original material: Some small holes and stains. Signed by Manager, Ceylon Observer and dated 31 January 1922. Extent and format of origi...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1922
Extent:
1 TIFF image

93. EAP609/20/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/20/5
Title:
Times of Ceylon Discharge Letter
Scope & Content:
A letter of discharge from the Times of Ceylon for M. Hassim, dated 15th June 1943 Physical characteristics of original material: Laminated page, reasonable condition. Extent and format of original material: letter, one folio. Custodial history: The letter belonged to his maternal grandfather a...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1931
Extent:
1 TIFF image

94. EAP609/21

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/21
Title:
Bintan Chunchie Collection
Scope & Content:
A poem and booklet of recitations
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic, English, Malay, and Sinhalese
Date Range:
1990s-2005
Extent:
150 TIFF images

95. EAP609/21/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/21/1
Title:
Enter Love Poem
Scope & Content:
A love poem in Sri Lankan Malay Physical characteristics of original material: Written on lined paper with blue pen. Well kept. Extent and format of original material: poem, two folios. Custodial history: Poem was written in recent years by Bintan Chunchie for an event at the Malay Club, to be...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Malay
Date Range:
1990s
Extent:
2 TIFF images

96. EAP609/21/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/21/2
Title:
Selected Suras and Recitals
Scope & Content:
A booklet of suras and recitations compiled in memory of the late Nona Fareena Hannan who passed away in 2005. Contains a Dua ul-Slamat in the last two pages. Arabic, Arabu-Tamil, Sinhala, English, Sri Lankan Malay. Physical characteristics of original material: Green cover, well kept. Extent a...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic, English, Malay, and Sinhalese
Date Range:
2005
Extent:
148 TIFF images

97. EAP609/22

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/22
Title:
Gnei Samlin Packeerally Collection
Scope & Content:
Draft of Sri Lankan Malay songbook
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Malay
Date Range:
1970s
Extent:
58 TIFF images

98. EAP609/22/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/22/1
Title:
Rawlins Malay Songs Draft
Scope & Content:
The material is a draft of the book “25 Malay Songs in Sri Lanka Malay Dialect by a Sri Lankan Malay” by Alibah Rawlins. The songs were eventually published in 1986. Physical characteristics of original material: Pages frayed at the edges. Typewritten A4 papers have been pieced or glued togeth...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Malay
Date Range:
1970s
Extent:
58 TIFF images

99. EAP609/23

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/23
Title:
Sithy Binthy Noorani Deen Collection
Scope & Content:
One manuscript
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic, English, and Malay
Date Range:
1941
Extent:
149 TIFF images

100. EAP609/23/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/23/1
Title:
Guru Ismail Religious Manual
Scope & Content:
According to the owner the book describes the teachings of Islam,includes several doas and describes God’s creation of humankind via the alphabet. The teachings are very spiritual and secretive, and could not be accessed without the mediation of a guru. Folder also includes several notes found i...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic, English, and Malay
Date Range:
1941
Extent:
149 TIFF images

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