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1. EAP051/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP051/1/1
Title:
Modern Archives of the Archives du Palais des Rois Bamoun [c1896-1975]
Scope & Content:
This sub-fonds represents the materials housed as part of the Modern Archives of the Archives du Palais des Rois Bamoun. The following collections are contained within the Modern Archives: Nji Mapon Collection, Nji Ntuoyu Collection, Nji Nghouh Hamza Collection, Nji Ngoutane Collection, Nji Musa ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Bamun
Date Range:
c 1896-1975
Extent:
13 Series containing 1,502 files, consisting of 5,556 TIFF images

2. EAP051/1/1/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP051/1/1/2
Title:
Nji Ntouoyou Collection [1910-1946]
Scope & Content:
Digital images of manuscripts inherited by Nji Ntouoyou, a daughter of King Ibrahim Njoya. The manuscripts consist of writings on Bamum history, manuals of sorcery and medicine, inventories, records of savings organizations, correspondence concerning King Njoya and Mfon Musa, and date from 1910-1...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Bamun
Date Range:
1910-1946
Extent:
22 Files containing 203 TIFF images in total

3. EAP051/1/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP051/1/1/1
Title:
Nji Mapon Collection [c 1900-1929]
Scope & Content:
Digital images of three manuscripts inherited by Nji Mapon, the daughter of King Njoya. The original manuscripts are dated c 1900-1929, and were produced as part of the Palace administration.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Bamun
Date Range:
c 1900-1929
Extent:
3 Files containing 372 TIFF images in total

4. EAP051/1/1/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP051/1/1/3
Title:
Nji Hamza Collection [1929]
Scope & Content:
Digital images of a manuscript and related items inherited by Nji Hamza, an Islamic scholar and son of King Ibrahim Njoya.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Bamun
Date Range:
1929
Extent:
2 files consisting of 24 TIFF images

5. EAP051/1/1/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP051/1/1/6
Title:
Aliyu Gibril Collection [c 1920-1960]
Scope & Content:
Digital images of mauscripts, including rax records, correspondence, and writings on Bamum history and customs, proverbs, Islam, and medicinal plants, dating c 1920-1960. The documents were written and collected by Aliyu Gibril, an Islamic scholar, trader and traditional healer.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Bamun
Date Range:
c 1920-1960
Extent:
31 files consisting of 107 TIFF images

6. EAP051/1/1/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP051/1/1/8
Title:
Nji Nsangou Yacouba Collection [early 20th century]
Scope & Content:
Digital images of early-varient Bamum script written on banana leaf, inherited by Nji Nchare Yacouba from his grandfather, Nji Nsangou Yacouba, who was a palace general. The writings on the leaf have been dated by the EAP051 project to the early 20th century.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Bamun
Date Range:
Early 20th century
Extent:
1 file consisting of 3 TIFF images

7. EAP051/1/1/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP051/1/1/4
Title:
Nji Ngoutane Collection [1912-1919]
Scope & Content:
Digital images of a volume inherited by Nji Ngoutane, daughter of King Nsangou and a sister to King Ibrahim Njoya. The volume is a register of judgements made by the king, dated 1912-1919.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Bamun
Date Range:
1912-1919
Extent:
1 file consisting of 93 TIFF images

8. EAP051/1/1/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP051/1/1/5
Title:
Nji Musa Collection [1933-1956]
Scope & Content:
Digital images of records created by Nji Musa during his exile in western Cameroon. The records consist of correspondence, decrees, stories, histories, communal savings organizations, and notes on medicine and Islam, and date from 1933-1956.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Bamun
Date Range:
1933-1956
Extent:
115 files consisting of 486 TIFF images

9. EAP051/1/1/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP051/1/1/7
Title:
Nji Ngaput Collection [c 1940-1965]
Scope & Content:
Digital images of mansucripts created and received by Nji Ngaput, the son of King Ibrahim Njoya, and an Isalmic scholar, trader and artist. The manuscripts include writings on Islamic teachings and traditions, Bamum history, calendars, correspondence, and Bamum art, dated c 1940-1965.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Bamun
Date Range:
c 1940-1965
Extent:
14 files consisting of 101 TIFF images

10. EAP051/1/1/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP051/1/1/10
Title:
Njibrum Ismaila Collection [c1896-1930]
Scope & Content:
Digital images of records created and received by Njibrum Ismaila, a secretary to King Ibrahim Njoya. The records include correspondence with King Njoya, writings on King Njoya’s teachings, writings on Christianity, accounts of Bamum history, Shümom lexicon, and traditional Bamum calendars. The r...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Bamun
Date Range:
c 1896-1930
Extent:
103 files consisting of 304 TIFF images

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