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1. EAP1042/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/9
Title:
Alphousseyni Diante Manuscript Collection
Scope & Content:
Diante's collection is rich with endangered bilingual manuscripts written in prose and poetry. The manuscripts deal with a variety of subjects. They are written in classical Arabic with glosses in Soninke and Mandinka Ajami. Extent and format of original material: 11 files. Additional language...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic, Fulah, Mandinka, and Soninke
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
1025 TIFF images

2. EAP1042/9/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/9/5
Title:
Fula Ajami Poetry
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Fulakaŋ Suukuwoo. The manuscript is a panegyric poem that praises Prophet Muḥammad in the Fula language. The owner acquired the manuscript during his research in Casamance. Mandinka scholars like the owner cross ethnic and linguistic boundaries in their quest for knowledge...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Fulah
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
27 TIFF images