Journal of Ignaz Knoblecher, 1959
Scope and Contents
'Reise journal der expedition am Weissen Flusse-Central Afrika' describing Knoblecher's journey south from Khartoum to Gondokoro and Rejaf, 1849-1850. This is a transcription in German from the original in Codex 14152, 'Biblioteca Palatina Vindobonensis', Vienna, made by Richard Gray for his 'A history of Southern Sudan' (1961).
Dates
- Creation: 1959
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Dr Richard Gray (b. 1929) was Professor Emeritus of African History at the University of London, and lectured for several years at the University of Khartoum. Father Ignaz Knoblecher (1819-1858) was a pioneer missionary in Africa.
Extent
1 folder(s) (1 folder (76 pages)) : paper
Language of Materials
German
Former / Other Reference
MSS 42
Other Finding Aids
Donald H. Simpson, ed., 'The manuscript catalogue of the library of the Royal Commonwealth Society' (London, 1975), pp. 82-83.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by Dr Richard Gray, c. 1959.
Bibliography
General
This collection level description was created by RAS using information from Donald Simpson's R.C.S. catalogue.
Originator(s)
Gray, Richard, b 1929, Professor of African History
Finding aid date
2004-01-16 14:11:01+00:00
Subject
- Knoblecher, Ignaz, 1819 - 1858 (Person)
Repository Details
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