Various letters (PP MS 42. P/5-P/9)
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Title:
Various letters (PP MS 42. P/5-P/9)
Series Title:
Whiteley Collection : Swahili language and list of authors
Creator:
Gray, John Milner, Sir, 1889-1970 ( Author, Primary )
Chum, Haji ( contributor )
Robert, Shaaban, 1909-1962 ( contributor )
Publication Date:
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Handwritten manuscript : Some letters are handwritten on aerogramme while Others on normal paper. All are contained in five white envelopes

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Colonialism
Imperialism ( LCSH )
Colonial legislation
Law ( LCSH )
Land issues
Correspondence
Swahili poetry ( LCSH )
Swahili Literature ( LCSH )
Kamba language -- Grammar ( LCSH )
Linguistics ( LCSH )
Kamba (African people) ( LCSH )
Kiswahili mashairi
Letters ( LCSH )
Land tenure ( LCSH )
Colonies -- Law and legislation ( LCSH )
Kenya -- Law and legislation ( LCSH )
Tanzania -- Law and legislation ( LCSH )
Genre:
Letter
Correspondence ( LCTGM )
Personal correspondence ( LCGFT )
Spatial Coverage:
Asia -- Saudi Arabia -- Al Madinah Province -- Arabian Peninsula -- Medina Governate -- Uhud battlefield
Coordinates:
24.510278 x 39.613889

Notes

Abstract:
In this section of the correspondence file there are a few letters from various people. The first envelope (P5) contains two letters from R. Gray regarding land issues in Zanzibar, written from the High court. The legislation mentioned in the letter is called ‘The Deed Resettlement Act’, 1934, and it was designed for the protection of Arab and African landowners. The second envelope (P6) contains three letters from the poet Haji Chum, from Zanzibar. In one of the letters he discusses the ‘Utendi wa Vita vya Uhud’. The third envelope (P7) contains one letter from the famous poet Shabaan Robert, and two from Mohammed Said Abdalla, both writing from Zanzibar, and discussing general issues related to Swahili literature. The fourth envelope (P8) contains two letters from a teacher from Litui, Kenya, thanking Whiteley for having sent the new Kamba Grammar. He also informs Whiteley of a planned General strike demanded by teachers. The last envelope (P9) contains miscellaneous letters. ( en )
General Note:
Date of Composition: 1958-1963 AD (1378-1383 A.H.)
General Note:
Extent: 30 leaves
General Note:
The Kamba are sometimes known as the WaKamba
General Note:
Uhud is sometimes rendered as Uhdi
General Note:
VIAF (name authority) : Gray, John Milner, Sir, 1889-1970 : URI http://viaf.org/viaf/19908892
General Note:
VIAF (name authority) : Chum, Haji : URI http://viaf.org/viaf/14050683
General Note:
VIAF (name authority) : Robert, Shaaban, 1909-1962 : URI http://viaf.org/viaf/32025587
General Note:
Asia -- Arabian Peninsula -- Saudi Arabia -- Al Madinah Province -- Medina Governate -- Uhud battlefield
General Note:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Kenya -- Kitui County -- Kitui
General Note:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Tanzania -- Zanzibar
General Note:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Tanzania -- Pemba North -- Pemba Island
General Note:
Publication information: Whiteley, W H. & M G Muli. 1962. Practical Introduction to Kamba. Oxford U.P., London

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/5-P/9 ( SOAS manuscript number )