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591. EAP051/1/1/12/145

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP051/1/1/12/145
Title:
Envelope (without letter) from King NJOYA to Nji MAMA which contained a public announcement and includes both King Njoya’s official stamp in blue ink and a rare wax palace seal on the back of the envelope
Scope & Content:
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 11.8cm x 9cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Nyiet in blue ink; Condition: Good; Comments:
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Bamun
Date Range:
1910-1946
Extent:
2 TIFF images

592. EAP051/1/1/12/146

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP051/1/1/12/146
Title:
God’s word from the Qur'an about the Beginning of the Day
Scope & Content:
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 10.8cm x 8.5cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe in pencil and Arabic script in black ink; Condition: Good; Comments:
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Bamun
Date Range:
1910-1946
Extent:
2 TIFF images

593. EAP051/1/1/12/147

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

594. EAP051/1/1/12/148

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

595. EAP051/1/1/12/149

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

596. EAP051/1/1/12/150

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

597. EAP051/1/1/12/151

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

598. EAP051/1/1/12/152

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

599. EAP051/1/1/12/153

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

600. EAP051/1/1/12/154

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

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