[Mass literacy campaign], 1940 - 1949
Scope and Contents
Showing a boy reading Mutende, the African newspaper of Northern Rhodesia. The typewritten caption on the reverse reads 'At Mindolo over a thousand people have learned to read and write in this way. The boys in this picture can read Mutende, which was meaningless to them less than two months ago'.
Dates
- Creation: 1940 - 1949
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
Former / Other Reference
K.11062
General
SG.
Date information
DateText: Dated '1940s' in the original typescript catalogue..
Finding aid date
2003-11-24 09:25:48+00:00
Geographic
Repository Details
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