Shortened Alphabet for Kiswahili (MS 380540a)
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Title:
Shortened Alphabet for Kiswahili (MS 380540a)
Series Title:
Knappert Collection :
Creator:
Glover, A.L. ( Author, Primary )
Publication Date:
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Typescript manuscript : Two volumes, one partial, in blue type; and a letter, dated 28.6.1963, handwritten in blue ink

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Alphabets ( LCSH )
Writing systems ( LCTGM )
Phonetics ( LCSH )
Swahili language -- Phonetics ( LCSH )
Genre:
Essays ( LCGFT )
Spatial Coverage:
Africa -- Tanzania -- Eastern Africa -- Dar es Salaam
Coordinates:
-6.8 x 39.283333

Notes

Abstract:
This manuscript contains two copies, one partial, of a volume that elaborates a system of Swahili shorthand. It also contains a letter from the author, who was at the Aga Khan Girls Secondary School in Dar es Salaam, introducing the work to Jan Knappert. ( en )
General Note:
Date of Composition: circa 1963 AD (circa 1383 A.H.)
General Note:
Extent: 2 vols. (53 pages)
General Note:
Incipit: Many systems of handwriting have been made with the object of reducing the time required to represent spoken sounds, and it is usual to call them “shorthand”.
General Note:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Tanzania -- Dar es Salaam
General Note:
Purchased from Dr. J. Knappert, March 1993

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 380540 ( SOAS manuscript number )
MS 380540a ( SOAS manuscript number )