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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1042/9 Subject Poetry

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

3. EAP1042/9/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/9/6
Title:
Diante’s Bilingual Collection III
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Jante la Kandoolu Kitaaboolu III. Contains a collection of various manuscripts, written by different hands on a variety of papers. The texts include prose and poetry. They are written in classical Arabic and include extensive Arabic and Soninke Ajami glosses. The themes di...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Soninke
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
53 TIFF images

4. EAP1042/9/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/9/7
Title:
Celebrating Prophet Muhammad
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Biniiboo. The manuscript is written in classical Arabic with extensive glosses in Soninke Ajami. It is inspired from the poem Al-Burda (The Mantle) authored by the thirteenth-century Egyptian Sufī, Al-Busīrī. The manuscript praises Prophet Muhammad and discusses life, deat...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Soninke
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
61 TIFF images

5. EAP1042/9/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/9/8
Title:
Diante’s Bilingual Collection IV
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Jante la Kandoolu Kitaaboolu IV. Contains numerous manuscripts written by different hands on a variety of papers. It includes prose and poetry from various Muslim scholars. The manuscripts are written in classical Arabic with glosses in Arabic and Soninke Ajami. The themes...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Soninke
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
180 TIFF images

6. EAP1042/9/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/9/9
Title:
The Story of Moses and Religious Poetry
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Muusaa la Taarikoo aniŋ Suukuwoo. Contains two old manuscripts written in classical Arabic. The first one is a prose text with Ajami glosses. The themes discussed in it include the story of Moses and his conversations with God. The second manuscript is a classical Arabic p...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Soninke
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
39 TIFF images

7. EAP1042/9/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/9/10
Title:
Celebrating Prophet Muhammad
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Biniiboo. The manuscript is a recent copy of a panegyric poem (Mandinka: Biniiboo). It praises Prophet Muhammad. It is written in classical Arabic with extensive glosses in Arabic and Mandinka Ajami. Custodial history: The owner received it from his father's young brother...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
11 TIFF images

8. EAP1042/9/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/9/11
Title:
Celebrating Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Kalifa la Mawluudoo. The manuscript is a photocopy of a poem that the owner calls Kalifa la Mawluudoo. It is a hagiographic poem that recounts the story of Prophet Muhammad, beginning before his birth and ending after his death. It is chanted during the celebration of Prop...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
167 TIFF images