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Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1042/33 Subject History

1. EAP1042/33

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/33
Title:
Kalifa Faty Manuscript Collection
Scope & Content:
The collection contains several manuscripts, including a Mandinka Ajami poem dealing with the history of Islam, Arabic and Mandinka language teaching materials, guidelines for Islamic rituals, Mandinka Ajami poetry, and special prayers. Extent and format of original material: 5 files.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Mandinka
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
91 TIFF images

2. EAP1042/33/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/33/1
Title:
Mandinka Devotional Poetry
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Mandinkakaŋ Suukuwo. The manuscript is written by the famous Mandinka religious scholar, poet, and educator, Kang Kalifa Diaby. Kang Kalifa translated many important texts from Arabic and Soninke Ajami (Sarakhole) into Mandinka. He has greatly contributed to the expansion ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Mandinka
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
50 TIFF images