Letters from Salim al-Mauly (PP MS 42. P/3-P/4)
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Material Information

Title:
Letters from Salim al-Mauly (PP MS 42. P/3-P/4)
Series Title:
Whiteley Collection : Swahili language and list of authors
Creator:
al-Mauly, Salim ( Author, Primary )
Publication Date:
Language:
Swahili
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Handwritten manuscript : Some letters are handwritten on aerogramme while Others on normal paper. All are contained in two white envelopes

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Swahili poetry ( LCSH )
Kiswahili mashairi
al-Mauly
Genre:
Letter
Correspondence ( LCTGM )
Personal correspondence ( LCGFT )
Spatial Coverage:
Africa -- Tanzania -- Pemba North -- Eastern Africa -- Pemba Island
Coordinates:
-5.166667 x 39.783333

Notes

Abstract:
In this section there are 14 letters to Whiteley from a man from the al-Mauly clan that originated from Oman. Most of the al-Mauly clan have been living in the Island of Pemba. The letters contained here discuss the transcription of ‘Utendi wa Miqdadi na Mayasa’ and ‘Utendi wa Shamuni bin Khalid’. ( en )
General Note:
Date of Composition: 1950s-1960s AD (1369-1380 A.H.)
General Note:
Languages: Swahili (Roman script)
General Note:
Extent: 56 leaves
General Note:
Incipit: Ahsante sana barua yako imenifika nimesoma na nimefaham yote,
General Note:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Tanzania -- Pemba North -- Pemba Island

Record Information

Source Institution:
SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
This item may be in the public domain. Its status has yet to be assessed.
Resource Identifier:
PP MS 42. P/1-P/11 ( SOAS manuscript number )
PP MS 42. P/3-P/4 ( SOAS manuscript number )