Toro. Correspondance avec les chefs indigènes, Reel 13G 136, 1852-63
Scope and Contents
The French built the fort at Podor in Toro in 1854 and staffed it with a seasoned commandant and staff, close to the end point of year round navigation on the Senegal River. Shortly after that Governor Faidherbe established a protectorate over the province of Toro, under the Lam Toro, from the Sall lineage residing in Gede (Guede). Much of the material consists of letters between the Lam Toro, the commandant of Podor and the governor, in French and some Arabic. 163 pieces.
Dates
- Creation: 1852-63
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
The material is stored offsite in Remote Storage. Please contact Special Collections 3 working days in advance if you wish to use it.
Extent
From the Collection: 16.2 Linear Feet (17 boxes) : 14 boxes 25 x 43 x 33 cm 3 boxes 27 x 40 x 13 cm
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository