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Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/288
Title:: Notice regarding a “jerry can” of wine that Nzie Anna gave as a gift to the Queen Ne Fut [1900-1905]
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 21.5cm x 13.5cm; Dates 1900-1905; Script: Several mixed early forms of the Bamum script, prior to Akauku Nyiet; Condition: Good; Comments: This document may contain an early signature of King Njoya (requires future confirmation).
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun
Date Range:: 1900-1905
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/302
Title:: Letter to Nji MAMA from Vessah, Head of Nkuwet village, replying that he received the brief that was sent to him
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 1; Measurements: 16.5cm x 10.5cm; Dates Unknown; Script: roman script (French language); Condition: Poor; Comments:
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: French
Date Range:: 1910-1946
Extent:: 1 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/323
Title:: Letter to Nji MAMA from all his wives relating that they received his recent mail and understood the information it contained
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 10cm x 8cm; 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):: EAP051/1/1/12/340
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):: EAP051/1/1/12/354
Title:: Letter from King Njoya to TIKOMPAFUL in Mantum, communicating that he (Njoya) had requested the slaves from the whitemen for his farming [22 Oct 1915]
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 22cm x 17.3cm; Dates 22 October 1915; Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Good; Comments: Includes King Njoya’s official stamp and his signature over the stamp
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun
Date Range:: 22 Oct 1915
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/355
Title:: Letter to Nji Mama with greetings and a request about labour, as well as a note about Ndomi
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 1; Measurements: 17cm x 11cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Poor; Comments: Possibly written by NJOYA Ibrahimu
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun
Date Range:: 1910-1946
Extent:: 1 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/361
Title:: Letter to Nji MAMA in which the sender relates that Muanji told everything about a subject of great secrecy
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 18cm x 14cm; 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):: EAP051/1/1/12/373
Title:: Letter to Nji MAMA from NJOYA Ibrahimu regarding Forgiveness of Sins during the month of Ramadan [11 December 19??]
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 20.1cm x 13.9cm; Dates 11 December 19?? (year not determined); Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Good; Comments:
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun
Date Range:: 1910-1946
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/393
Title:: Letter to Nji MAMA from NUR communicating that everything is fine in Foumban and that the palace has no news
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 21.5cm x 13.5cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Poor; Comments:
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Bamun
Date Range:: 1910-1946
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP051/1/1/12/420
Title:: Record of the Wedding of Adamu, daughter of Nji Mama, to Issiaka; including details of all the items received from the marriage ceremony
Scope & Content:: Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 27.5cm x 20.7cm; Dates Unknown; Script: roman script (French language); Condition: Good; Comments:
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: French
Date Range:: 1910-1946
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

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