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1. EAP1256/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1
Title:
Collection of Colonial Period Newspapers
Scope & Content:
This is a collection of newspapers published during the colonial period in Malawi formelry Nyasaland. The collection comprises of publications from 1895 to 1965. The newspaper titles are Nyasaland Times, Msimbi and Nkhani Za Nyasaland. Extent: Acollection of newspapers containing 12,894images. ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa, English, Tumbuka, and Yao
Date Range:
1939-1962
Extent:
15098

2. EAP1256/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/1
Title:
The Nyasaland Times
Scope & Content:
This is a collection of the oldest Newspapers ever published in the country. The Newspaper was founded in 1895 with the name Central African Planter and later on in 1900 the name was changed to Nyasaland Times. In 1964 after Malawi gained its independence, the name was again changed to The Times...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa and English
Date Range:
1945-1961
Extent:
9879

3. EAP1256/1/1/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/1/3
Title:
The Nyasaland Times-Vol.49 Jan-Jun 1946
Scope & Content:
Collection contains news about meetings of UN delegates, end of civil war in China, wires in brief, disease outbreak like that of Malaria, sports news, reports from the African Lakes corporation, advertisements of goods and services, enetertainement news, orbtuaries, local and international trad...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa and English
Date Range:
7 Jan 1946-27 Jun 1946
Extent:
447

4. EAP1256/1/1/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/1/9
Title:
The Nyasaland Times Vol.63 Jul-Dec 1961
Scope & Content:
The collection has information on voting for Nyasaland new constitutional rights, reactions to Dr H. Banadas speech on Rhodesia-Nyasaland federation, public briefings by party people like Roy wellensky, orbituary like that of Chief Pemba, slave trade news, Agriculture, Health issues on diseases ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa and English
Date Range:
28 Jul 1961-1 Dec 1961
Extent:
574

5. EAP1256/1/1/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/1/12
Title:
The Nyasaland Times Vol.57 Jan-Jun 1954
Scope & Content:
The visit og Governor-General Lord Llewellin on his six day assignment to Nyasland to fulfill 33 enagements including visiting the Batallion of the Kings African Riffles (KAR), meeting with provincial Commisioners and see interesting places like Zomba plateau, New year celebrations at Blantyre s...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa and English
Date Range:
5 Jan 1954-13 Apr 1954
Extent:
434

6. EAP1256/1/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/3
Title:
MSIMBI
Scope & Content:
This is a newspaper whose publication started in 1949 and was mainly focusing on local Nyasaland news. This publication mostly was published in two local languages (Nyanja and Tumbuka) and a little bit of english. Extent: 12 volumes of newspapers containing 1688 pages. Condition of original ma...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa, English, and Tumbuka
Date Range:
1949-1957
Extent:
1688

7. EAP1256/1/3/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/3/4
Title:
MSIMBI Vol.3 Jul-Dec 1951
Scope & Content:
Princess Elizabeths' visit to Canada and Buckingham palace, court cases, death announcement of noted Zulu attorney Dr.P. Kaiseme, Australias 50 glorious years celebrations, Sir Evelyn Baring British High commissioners discussion on interdependence of Swaziland, Bechuanaland and Basutoland at a m...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa, English, and Tumbuka
Date Range:
13 Jul 1951-31 Dec 1951
Extent:
104

8. EAP1256/1/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/4
Title:
Nkhani Za Nyasaland
Scope & Content:
Nkhani za Nyasaland is a newspaper that was published from 1938. The contect of the Newspaper was mainly in the local Nyaja language and its main purpose was to keep locals updated on events happening outside Nyasaland as well as within the territories. It carried alot of stories about world war...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa, English, and Tumbuka
Date Range:
1939-1949
Extent:
996

9. EAP1256/1/4/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/4/4
Title:
Nkhani Za Nyasaland Vol. 4 January - December 1942
Scope & Content:
The 1942 collection of the Newspaper was mostly in the nyanja language. It carried stories from several countries such as Russia, Itary, Germany as well as Malawi. Some of the headlines in the Nyanja language include: Speech by Honourable Churchil; Historical background of the world war; Solders...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa, English, and Tumbuka
Date Range:
7 Jan 1942-23 Dec 1942
Extent:
104

10. EAP1256/1/4/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/4/6
Title:
Nkhani Za Nyasaland Vol. 5 January - December 1944
Scope & Content:
This is a collection of Newspapers published from January to December 1944. The articles are generally in the local language known as Nyanja. Some of the prominent stories that were published include: Military matters; 18 King African Rifles Soldiers; Spouces to Military officers. Sports Bulleti...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa, English, and Tumbuka
Date Range:
12 Jan 1944-20 Dec 1944
Extent:
110