Archive Reference (shelfmark): EAP051/1 / Language: Bamun - British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue Search Results

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/147
Title:: Envelope addressed to Nji MAMA from NSANGU Monshame in Douala who was making his way to Foumbot, with notes in Bamum script appended by Nji MAMA [01 Mar 1947]
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 15.8cm x 12.8cm; Dates Posted from Douala on 22 March 1947; received in Foumban 25 March 1947; Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Good; Comments: Includes stamp
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun
Date Range:: 01 Mar 1947
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/148
Title:: Letter from King NJOYA to Nji MAMA [1902-1906]
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 16.5cm x 15cm; Dates ca. 1902-1906; Script: Nyinyi mfamfu men script in pencil; Condition: Good; Comments: This is a very early letter judging by the script employed.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun
Date Range:: 1902-1906
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/149
Title:: Announcement written by King Njoya addressed to the leading citizens (Nji) regarding a money issue [1902-1906]
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 22.3cm x 13cm; Dates ca. 1902-1906; Script: Nyinyi mfamfu men script in red and black ink; Condition: Good; Comments: Includes King Njoya’s early signature
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun
Date Range:: 1902-1906
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/150
Title:: Letter to Nji MAMA from NJOYA Ibrahimu [27 Mar 1905]
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 22.5cm x 14.4cm; Dates c 1913; Script: Akauku Nyiet in black ink; Condition: Good; Comments:
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun
Date Range:: 27 Mar 1905
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/151
Title:: Letter from King NJOYA to Nji MAMA requesting him to do what he asked him to do [1902-1906]
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 20.5cm x 16cm; Dates ca. 1902-1906; Script: Nyinyi mfamfu men script in pencil; Condition: Good; Comments:
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun
Date Range:: 1902-1906
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/152
Title:: Letter from King NJOYA to Nji MAMA communicating that he (the King) intends to engage the daughter of Derma on account of God [1902-1906]
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 14cm x 11cm; Dates ca. 1902-1906; Script: Nyinyi mfamfu men script in indigo colored ink with some pencil; Condition: Excellent; Comments: This item is among the earliest extant writings of King Njoya
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun
Date Range:: 1902-1906
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/153
Title:: Letter from Awawu KPÙMIÈ (a woman) about MAMBOUNE, daughter of NSANGOU; also verse from Qur'an
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 21cm x 13cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe and Arabic script; Condition: Good; Comments: The author urges that Mamboune should address her bad behavior.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Arabic and Bamun
Date Range:: 1910-1946
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/154
Title:: Prayer in Arabic meant to be recited which, according to Nji Mama’s appended note, this should be done 1111 times in order to make a young divorced bride return home
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 1 (with appended note glued in); Measurements: 10.6 x 9.5cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe and Arabic script; Condition: Good; Comments:
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Arabic and Bamun
Date Range:: 1910-1946
Extent:: 1 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/155
Title:: Letter from NJOYA Ibrahimu to Nji MAMA concerning various topics, along with a certain medicine for a toothache [18 Apr 1905]
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 16.7cm x 10.6cm; Dates 1935; Script: Akauku Mfemfe in blue ink; Condition: Good; Comments: NJOYA Ibrahimu writes his name in the roman script as “Desinateur Fauban Jitut”
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun
Date Range:: 18 Apr 1905
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/156
Title:: Note regarding body purification during the Muslim holy night of Ashura prior to Ramadan, including names of various individuals and further notes on the praying process; sura “Al –Imran” from 3rd chapter of Kor
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 4 (as folded); Measurements: 22cm x 17cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Good; Comments:
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun
Date Range:: 1910-1946
Extent:: 4 TIFF images

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