Correspondence-Miscellaneous (MS 253028h)
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Title:
Correspondence-Miscellaneous (MS 253028h)
Series Title:
Hichens Collection : Correspondence
Creator:
[s.n.]
Publication Date:
Language:
English
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Handwritten and typescript manuscript : Bound volume with red and gold cover; typescript in black and blue ink on thin paper

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Swahili Literature ( LCSH )
Swahili poetry ( LCSH )
Africa, East ( LCSH )
East Africa
Africa, East -- History ( LCSH )
East Africa -- History
Kiswahili mashairi
Afrika, Mashariki - Historia
Al-Hinawy, Mbarak, Sheikh-Sir, 1896-1959 ( LCNA )
Genre:
Letter
Correspondence ( LCTGM )
Personal correspondence ( LCGFT )
Spatial Coverage:
Africa -- Kenya -- Mombasa County -- Eastern Africa -- Mombasa
Coordinates:
-4.05466 x 39.66359

Notes

Abstract:
This miscellaneous section contains some letters of correspondence between Hichens and Mbarak Ali Hinawy, and a letter to Hichens by Prof. A Klingenheben in German. It also includes correspondence between Hichens and the School of Oriental and African Studies regarding the Taylor papers and manuscripts, as well as a worried letter by Hichnes asking for the whereabouts of copies of his manuscripts given to Alice Werner. This section contains also correspondence between Hichens and Prof. Doke, of the University of Wits, Johannesburg, and Editor of the Journal ‘Bantu Studies’, regarding the possibility of publishing a ‘Swahili Series’ of Hichens Mss. The reply from the Journal’s board was negative in terms of publishing the whole collection, but they agreed to publish the ‘Chronicle of Lamu’ in the 1939 edition, and they said they might consider a special issue on Swahili short poems. Prof. Doke also showed an interest in Mwalimu Sikujua’s manuscripts on traditional medicine. ( en )
General Note:
Date of Composition: 1936-38 AD (1355-57 A.H.)
General Note:
Languages: English (Roman script)
General Note:
Extent: 48 leaves
General Note:
From the Hichens Papers via Miss M.C. Bryan (gift), 23 February 1970
General Note:
Incipit: My dear Mbarak, I have been looking forward to the incoming African mails hoping to have a letter from you with your photograph and more of your valuable information on the literature.
General Note:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Kenya -- Mombasa County -- Mombasa

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 253028 ( SOAS manuscript number )
MS 253028h ( SOAS manuscript number )