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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP279/1 Language Sotho, Southern Digitised Content Platform Endangered Archives Programme

1. EAP279/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP279/1
Title:
Matsieng Royal Archives- collection of records from the Office of the Paramount Chief [1912-1973]
Scope & Content:
The royal archives collection consists of historical and administrative records emanating from the office of the first paramount chief and his successors at Matsieng. This unique collection comprises various topics including correspondence between the office of the paramount chief and the princi...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Sotho, Southern
Date Range:
1912-1973
Extent:
30,050 digital images

2. EAP279/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP279/1/1
Title:
Bewis [13 Nov 1942 - 23 Jan 1973]
Scope & Content:
These are records on bewis(bewys). Bewis are certificates of ownership which were issued by chiefs to the animals' owners as a proof that they are the rightful owners of the animals. When acquiring or disposing of an animal the person had to apply for bewis from his chief. Even when a person was ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Sotho, Southern
Date Range:
13 Nov 1942-23 Jan 1973
Extent:
6775 digital images

3. EAP279/1/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP279/1/1/1
Title:
Bewis [21 Sep 1964 - 10 Feb 1966]
Scope & Content:
Letters mostly from Chief of Ha Tsilo to Principal Chief of Matsieng applying for bewis for his people Creator(s)/Author(s): Chief of Matsieng, Chief of Ha Tsilo,
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sotho, Southern
Date Range:
21 Sep 1964-10 Feb 1966
Extent:
287 digital images

4. EAP279/1/1/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP279/1/1/2
Title:
Bewis Centres [22 Mar 1954 - 13 Jun 1956]
Scope & Content:
Correspondence between Paramount Chief, Chief of Matsieng, Assistant Resident Commissioner, Ward chiefs in Matsieng regarding the bewys centres. There is also a circular about the lost bewys books in the Butha-Buthe District Creator(s)/Author(s): Paramounr Chief, Assistant Resident Commissioner...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Sotho, Southern
Date Range:
22 Mar 1954-13 Jun 1956
Extent:
512 digital images

5. EAP279/1/1/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP279/1/1/3
Title:
Bewis Complaints [12 Sep 1960 - 16 Dec 1966]
Scope & Content:
Letters from the ward chiefs in Matsieng and general public to the Paramount Chief and Chief of Matsieng complaining about the issuing of bewis whereby in some cases bewis writers are refusing to issue bewis to certain individuals and also conflicts between ward chiefs and their bewys writers. T...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Sotho, Southern
Date Range:
12 Sep 1960-16 Dec 1966
Extent:
220 digital images

6. EAP279/1/1/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP279/1/1/4
Title:
Acting Chiefs [7 May 1954 - 3 Apr 1958]
Scope & Content:
Correspondence between the office of the Paramount Chief and Principal and Ward Chiefs, Assistant Resident Commissioner and even to the Senior Gaoler on bewys issues such as payment of bewys writers, bewys applications and requests for stationery for bewys writer. Creator(s)/Author(s): Principa...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Sotho, Southern
Date Range:
7 May 1954-3 Apr 1958
Extent:
584 digital images

7. EAP279/1/1/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP279/1/1/5
Title:
[Correspondence regarding bewys, 27 Jun 1958 - 8 Aug 1966]
Scope & Content:
Correspondence between the Principal Chief of Matsieng and Ward Chiefs of Matsieng regarding issuing of bewys. Advertisement for the positions of bewys writers in Maseru district Creator(s)/Author(s): Paramonut chief, Principal and ward chiefs, Executive Secretary Maseru District
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Sotho, Southern
Date Range:
1958-1966
Extent:
998 digital images

8. EAP279/1/1/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP279/1/1/6
Title:
Bewys Centre Ha Ramabele, Makoabating, Paanya le Ha Taka [29 Dec 1961 - 7 Jan 1964]
Scope & Content:
Letters from Ward chiefs of Ha Ramabele, Makoabating, Paanya and Taka addressed to Principal Chief of Matsieng requesting him to issue bewys. Matsieng bewys writer applying for bewys for their people. Creator(s)/Author(s): Chief of Matsieng, Chiefs of Ha Ramabele, Makoabating, Paanya,Ha taka a...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Sotho, Southern
Date Range:
29 Dec 1961-7 Jan 1964
Extent:
341 digital images

9. EAP279/1/1/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP279/1/1/7
Title:
[Letters from Chief of Phahameng, 15 Sep 1964 - 13 Jan 1966]
Scope & Content:
Letters from Chief of Phahameng, Morija, Chief Libetsa Nkoto to Paramount Chief requesting bewys for his people for their stock, wool and hides and skins. Creator(s)/Author(s): Paramount Chief, Chief of Phahameng
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Sotho, Southern
Date Range:
1964-1966
Extent:
276 digital images

10. EAP279/1/1/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP279/1/1/8
Title:
Bewys Centre [14 Aug 1972 - 6 Nov 1972]
Scope & Content:
Letters from ward chiefs of Matsieng to Bewys Writer in Matsieng applying for bewys for animals to be sold and for paying lobola Creator(s)/Author(s): Bewys writer Matsieng, Matsieng ward chiefs
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Sotho, Southern
Date Range:
14 Aug 1972-6 Nov 1972
Extent:
223 digital images

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