Project / Collection: Bamum script and archives project / Level: [40] File - British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue Search Results

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/335
Title:: Record of Workers at Nkugham [ 1 April 1942]
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 21cm x 17cm; Dates 1 April 1942; Script: roman script (French and Bamum); Condition: Good; Comments:
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun and French
Date Range:: 01 Apr 1942
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/336
Title:: Letter in French to Nji Mama from son NSANGU Max in Dschang [05 Apr 1938]
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 22cm x 16.5cm; Dates 5 April 1938; Script: roman script (French language); Condition: Good; Comments:
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: French
Date Range:: 05 Apr 1938
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/337
Title:: Letter to in French to Nji MAMA from son NSANGU Max in Dschang requesting news from his father and means for the “Feast Day” [24 Apr 1905]
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 20cm x 15.7cm; Dates 1941; Script: roman script (French language); Condition: Good; Comments:
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: French
Date Range:: 24 Apr 1905
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/338
Title:: Letter in French to Nji MAMA from Issofa Nguyamsa announcing the birth of a child by Mariama [22 Apr 1905]
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 22cm x 10.8cm; Dates 1939; Script: roman script (French language); Condition: Fair; Comments:
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: French
Date Range:: 22 Apr 1905
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/339
Title:: King Njoya’s Thoughts on Religion [1902-1906]
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 20.5cm x 15.2cm; Dates ca. 1902-1906; Script: Nyinyi Mfamfu men script in blue ink; Condition: Good; Comments: This document is among the earliest extant writings by King Njoya on the subject of religion.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun
Date Range:: 1902-1906
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/340
Title:: Letter to Nji Mama from PENTANE Adija regarding the fire and she also greets the wives of Nji Mama
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 21.7cm x 16.6cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Good; Comments: Although the Bamum script was primarily a male prerogative, there is ample evidence of women knowing and using the Bamum script. The handwriting in this letter, by Pentane Adija, i...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun
Date Range:: 1910-1946
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/341
Title:: Letter to TIKOMPAFUL from Ndam, with many names listed; numeral equations on reverse [ 30 February 1910]
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 20.5cm x 16.3cm; Dates 30 February 1910; Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Good; Comments:
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun
Date Range:: 30 February 1910
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/342
Title:: Letter to Nji MAMA from his wives on the subject of Njoya
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 13.9cm x 13.7cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Good; Comments:
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun
Date Range:: 1910-1946
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/343
Title:: Letter to TIKOMPAFUL from Lydia and Fopeya, noting a head-dress sent to Tikompaful
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 1; Measurements: 21cm x 16cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Poor, with stains; Comments:
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun
Date Range:: 1910-1946
Extent:: 1 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/344
Title:: List of Noble Men and Women [1902-1906]
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 20.5cm x 10cm; Dates ca. 1902-1906; Script: Nyinyi Mfamfu Men script; Condition: Good; Comments:
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun
Date Range:: 1902-1906
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

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