correspondance indigène, Reel 15G 81, Section B and Reel 15G 81, 1888-1890
Scope and Contents
Register of translations of Arabic letters sent to and received from leaders in the Soudan, eastern Senegal and Futa Jalon during the campaigns of conquest of Archinard. The register was produced in Kayes. Many of the translations correspond to letters in 15G 68. The sections and sub-sections correspond to the leaders, such as the various and often competing sons of al-hajj Umar.
Section A: Ahmad al-Kabir (at Nioro at the time); Madani b Umar, letters written from the post in Bamako; Muniru b Umar; Agibu b Umar; Beledugu and Karamoko Diara; Tieba; Samori; Kong; Bafing.
Section B: Bundu
Section C: Goye, Kamera and Gidimaka
Section D: Damga, Futa
Section E: Futa Jalon and Markadugu section on Markadugu-Worulua and Almamy of Tuba
Dates
- Creation: 1888-1890
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