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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1042/33 Language Mandinka Subject Customs and traditions

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. EAP1042/33/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/33/5
Title:
Collection of Bilingual Texts
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Kandoolu Kitaaboolu. A collection of two small bilingual manuscripts. The first is a copy of a Mandinka Ajami poem that praises God and Prophet Muḥammad while teaching literacy and Mandinka grammar. It was authored by the Mandinka educator, Kang Kalifa Diaby. The second mo...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Mandinka
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
16 TIFF images