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The typewritten caption on the reverse reads 'But it is not only the men who want to read and write. The women also want to learn. They too ask if they can learn to read and write'., 1940 - 1949

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011U/457

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

A series of British Official photographs (Crown Copyright Reserved). They each have the following typewritten caption on the reverse:

'This series of photographs show how illiterate natives of Northern Rhodesia are being taught to read and write in a short course lasting 3 or 4 weeks with the aid of a book called 'Shibukeni' using pictures in relation to words of common usage. The adult student for which the course is devised need not go to school; all that is needed is the wish to learn and a friend who is already literate. By this method over 100 people in one Mining Compound have learned to read and write'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1940 - 1949

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

Former / Other Reference

K.11066

General

SG.

Date information

DateText: Dated '1940s' in the original typescript catalogue..

Finding aid date

2003-11-20 12:34:01+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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