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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1042/38 Language Arabic Subject Royalty and Rulers

1. EAP1042/38

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38
Title:
Lamine Cisse (Ziguinchor) Manuscript Collection
Scope & Content:
The collection contains a variety of manuscripts. Most are written in classical Arabic. Some have glosses in Arabic, Mandinka, and Soninke. The manuscripts deal with both religious and non-religious subjects. Extent and format of original material: 19 files.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic, Mandinka, and Soninke
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
1155 TIFF images

2. EAP1042/38/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38/2
Title:
The Berekoloŋ War
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Berekoloŋ Keloo. The manuscript deals with the war between the pre-colonial kingdoms of Kaabu and Fuuta Jalon called Berekoloŋ Keloo in Mandinka. The manuscript goes back to the time when the Fulani of Fuuta Jalon invaded and occupied Mandinka lands of Kaabu and the key le...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
18 TIFF images

3. EAP1042/38/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38/12
Title:
A 19th-Century Wolof Scholar
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Khaly Madiakhate Kala. The manuscript is an Arabic poem dealing with important historical events and figures in the 19th century in Senegambia. It tells the story of Khaly Madiakhate Kala who was one of the leading Wolof scholars, and his relationship with Lat Dior Ngone L...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
6 TIFF images