Index catalogue and notes to Allen collection (MS 279888-1a)
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Title:
Index catalogue and notes to Allen collection (MS 279888-1a)
Series Title:
Allen Collection
Creator:
Allen, J. W. T. ( Author, Primary )
Publication Date:
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Typescript manuscript : Copy of the published book by JWT Allen; mainly written with black ink, some pages written in blue ink; bound material with dark red cover

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Swahili manuscripts
Swahili poetry ( LCSH )
Swahili literature ( LCSH )
Kiswahili mashairi
Manuscripts, Swahili ( LCSH )
Genre:
Notes
Records (Documents) ( LCGFT )
Index
Spatial Coverage:
Africa -- Tanzania -- Eastern Africa -- Dar es Salaam
Coordinates:
-6.8 x 39.283333

Notes

Abstract:
This MS contains a copy of the book published by Allen in 1970 entitled ‘The Swahili and Arabic Manuscripts and Tapes in the Library of the University College, Dar es Salaam. A Catalogue’ which provides a list of all the Mss deposited by Allen at the University of Dar es Salaam. Copies of the Mss are held at SOAS Library (Archives division). This catalogue is a useful tool for researchers and students to have a comprehensive view of the Allen collection. ( en )
General Note:
Date of Composition: 1970 AD (1390 A.H.)
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Extent: 74 leaves
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Incipit: The Swahili and Arabic Manuscripts and Tapes in the library of the University College, Dar es Salaam
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Other copy: Another copy is held at the Library of the University of Dar es Salaam
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VIAF (name authority) : Allen, J. W. T. : URI http://viaf.org/viaf/66595662
General Note:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Tanzania -- Dar es Salaam
General Note:
Donated to SOAS in 1982
General Note:
Publication information: Allen, JWT. 1970. Catalogue of the Swahili and Arabic Manuscripts and Tapes in the Library of the University College of Dar es Salaam. E J Brill, Leiden

Record Information

Source Institution:
SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
This item is likely protected by copyright. Its status has yet to be assessed.
Resource Identifier:
MS 279888-Vol.1 ( SOAS manuscript number )
MS 279888-1a ( SOAS manuscript number )