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EAP1042/10/2
- Record Id:
- 040-003460118
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-003460116
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100085288675.0x000001
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- EAP1042/10/2
- Title:
- Collection of Mandinka Ajami Texts
- Scope & Content:
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Contains a collection of documents dealing with peace in Casamance and the world, the dangers of alcoholism, drug use, and divorce. The documents also include: a list of the the first Mandinka people who first performed pilgrimage to Mecca; a list of less known pre-colonial and anti-colonial Muslim and non-Muslim African leaders; and, historical notes on the Mandinka Empire of Kaabu (1537-1867), and its capital of Kansala, fortresses, rulers, wars, and military figures. Some documents provide information on the decolonization war in Guinea-Bissau (including military leaders of the PAIGC), the arrival of the Portuguese in Guinea-Bissau and southern Senegal in the 15th century, the arrival of first Muslim leaders in the city of Bissau, and the founding of Kombo-Gunjur in The Gambia. A work song (Mandinka: Jooka), and a poem in Mandinka Ajami are also included in this collection.
Custodial history: The texts result from the owner's research. He received some documents from his colleague and friend, Boubacar Dabo.
Extent and format of original material: 183 pages.
Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript.
Owner(s) of original material: Alphousseyni Mandiang.
Author(s) of original material: Alphousseyni Mandiang; Boubacar Dabo.
Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.
- Collection Area:
- Endangered Archives Programme
- Project / Collection:
- Mandinka Ajami Materials of Casamance, Senegal
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-003460116
040-003460118 - Is part of:
- EAP1042/10 : Alphousseyni Mandiang Manuscript Collection
EAP1042/10/2 : Collection of Mandinka Ajami Texts - Hierarchy:
- 032-003460116[0002]/040-003460118
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: EAP1042/10
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 183 TIFF images
- Digitised Content:
- https://eap.bl.uk/archive-file/EAP1042-10-2 (opens in a new tab)
- Thumbnail:
-
- Languages:
- Mandinka
- Scripts:
- Arabic
- Start Date:
- 1900
- End Date:
- 1999
- Date Range:
- 20th century
- Era:
- CE
- Latitude (Decimal):
- 14.69103
- Longitude (Decimal):
- -17.47111
- Access:
- User Conditions:
- Access is for research purposes only
This item is part of the Endangered Archives Programme.
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Digital copies can be viewed online by clicking the thumbnail image or digitised content link.
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- Physical Characteristics:
- Unbound manuscript.
- Information About Originals:
- The original material is located in Senegal, as part of the private collection of Alphousseyni Mandiang.
- Material Type:
- Archives and Manuscripts
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)