Letters from E. Abuga (PP MS 42. P/2)
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Material Information

Title:
Letters from E. Abuga (PP MS 42. P/2)
Series Title:
Whiteley Collection : Swahili language and list of authors
Creator:
Abuga, E. ( Author, Primary )
Publication Date:
Language:
Swahili
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Handwritten manuscript : Letters handwritten on aerogramme contained in a white envelope

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Gusii language ( LCSH )
Gusii (African people) -- Culture ( LCSH )
Genre:
Letter
Correspondence ( LCTGM )
Personal correspondence ( LCGFT )
Spatial Coverage:
Africa -- Kenya -- Kisii County -- Eastern Africa -- Kisii
Coordinates:
-0.683333 x 34.766667

Notes

Abstract:
In this section there are 14 letters to Whiteley from E Abuga, most probably one of Whiteley informants, discussing issues of the Gusii people and language. ( en )
General Note:
Biographical information: Nothing is known about the author apart from the fact that he provided Whiteley with information about the Gusii language and people
General Note:
Date of Composition: 1959-1963 AD (1379-1383 A.H.)
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Languages: Swahili (Roman script)
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Extent: 14 leaves
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Incipit: Bwana, Salamu nyingi sana, sana, ambazo simetoka hapa kwetu, Manga, hizi leo.
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Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Kenya -- Kisii County -- Kisii
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Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Kenya -- Nyanza Province
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Publication information: Whiteley, W H. 1956. A practical introduction to Gusii. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi
General Note:
Publication information: Whiteley, W. H. 1959. The Tense system of Gusii. East African Institute of Social Research, Uganda

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:
PP MS 42. P/1-P/11 ( SOAS manuscript number )
PP MS 42. P/2 ( SOAS manuscript number )